Richard N. Dixon

Richard N. Dixon
22nd Treasurer of Maryland
In office 1996–2002
Preceded by	Lucille Mauer
Succeeded by	Nancy K. Kopp
Personal details
Born	April 17, 1938 Westminster, Maryland, United States
Died	June 7, 2012 (aged 74) Baltimore, Maryland
Political party	Democratic Party
Alma mater	Morgan State University, 1960;
Profession	stock broker, Politician

Richard N. Dixon (April 17, 1938 - June 7, 2012) was the first African American Treasurer of Maryland. Previously, he was a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Carroll County, Maryland, from 1983 to 1996.

Background

Richard Dixon was one of six children of Thomas and Mamie Dixon. His father earned a living as a custodian but insisted that his children go to college.^[1]

Education

Dixon attended the Robert Moton School, in Westminster, Maryland, the only school in the county which black children could attend. He then attended college at Morgan State College in Baltimore, Maryland, earning a Bachelor of Science degree. After Morgan, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, entering as a private and leaving with the rank of captain. Dixon then returned to Morgan and earned his M.B.A.^[2]

References

1. "Obituary: Richard N. Dixon, former Maryland treasurer - Baltimore Sun". Articles.baltimoresun.com. 2012-06-10. Retrieved 2013-01-12.
2. "Richard N. Dixon, Maryland State Treasurer". Msa.maryland.gov. Retrieved 2013-01-12.