DISCLAIMER

This website is directed toward researchers interested in documenting the life and career of  Dr. Richard Kay Root. I consider this a "mad dash against mortality," because many first-hand observers (including me) are nearing their final years. If I were to write about all of my father's accomplishments and experiences it would take years - if not decades. His output was that voluminous , as you might note from his CV. We hope you can appreciate and participate in this challenge to document and cite information and situations that might have occurred before the advent of the "digital age." Much "citable" information is buried beneath professional medical paywalls and university archives. For over 30 years, I taught Advanced Placement English, International Baccalaureate English , college English, journalism, research methodology etc.  I cringe to share a site that is not personally written and exhaustively researched to a fine pin point, let alone allow passages that have been researched or summarized by AI. But, it is this or nothing. And I vote for this. Consider this a depository of initial information. I am an extremely discerning and critical writer and researcher, so trust that this is not an amateurish endeavor. 

With my father working 100+ hours a week and almost every social event including doctors speaking unadulterated shop, we know everything already - 99% more than any AI could ever know. We know more than we want to know. What an experience - to test AI , and know where it is strong or weak because I have the information already.  More specifically, information/writing here stems from personal observation (The Root Family), personal interviews, traditional research and AI-assisted research. Digital sources have been vetted at an initial stage, with Root family member verification.  We appreciate any information you have to help hone this project.  If you would like to cite information, please reach out to us. We are glad to share or direct you to the right place. 

- Richard Allen Root