Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Richard N. Dixon (1938-2012)
MSA SC 3520-12212

Sources:

Books -

Maryland Manual 1994-1995.  Annapolis:  The Maryland State Archives, 1994.

Maryland Manual 1996-1997.  Annapolis:  The Maryland State Archives, 1996.

Newspaper articles -

1996
"Dixon favored as next treasurer." The Baltimore Sun, 4 January 1996.

"Longtime delegate is candidate for treasurer." The Baltimore Sun, 12 January 1996.

"Dixon is elected state treasurer." The Baltimore Sun, 20 January 1996.

"Treasurer takes steady route to top." The Baltimore Sun, 21 January 1996.

"Dixon sworn in as state treasurer." Carrol County Times, 2 February 1996.

"Dixon settles in as state's treasurer." The Baltimore Sun, 6 February 1996.

"Profiles in policitcs: Richard M. Dixon." Carrol County Times, 18 February 1996.

"State treasurer balances new post and old politics." Prince George's Journal, 21 February 1996.

"New State Treasurer's County Boy Roots Belie Seasoned Political Bent. The Daily Record, 26 February 1996.

"County Commissioners hail favorite son Dixon." The Baltimore Sun, 14 April 1996.

"Md. to begin investing in black-owned banks." The Baltimore Sun, 7 May 1996.

1997
"Treasurer's good news: finding 'lost' $ 4.7 million." The Baltimore Sun, 7 January 1997.

"Treasurer Dixon's grit and power led to new ambulatory care center." The Baltimore Sun, 17 August 1997.

1999
"Dixon re-elected State Treasurer." Afro-American, 30 January 1999.

"Dixon brings expertise, flair to treasurer's post." The Baltimore Sun, 5 November 1999.

"State treasurer takes job beyond the numbers." The Baltimore Sun, 5 November 1999.

2000
"Dixon re-elected pension board chair." The Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2000.

"A question of greatness: Carroll's Dixon touts his own success as state treaurer." The Carroll County Times, 3 September 2000.

2002
"Treasurer Dixon quits over illness." The Baltimore Sun, 18 January 2002.

"Md. Treasurer to Step Down." The Washington Post, 18 January 2002.

"Recognizing state treasurer's service."  The Baltimore Sun, 31 January 2002. 

2012

"Colleagues recall Dixon, 74, as a leader who made friends and allies to benefit his community." The Baltimore Sun, 9 June 2012.

"Richard N. Dixon, former Maryland treasurer." The Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2012.

Other Materials -

Maryland Manual On-Line.

First Citizen Award, 2002.

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