In Memoriam

  • Ivan M. Tribe (1940–2023)

    William E. Plants | Jun 16, 2023

    On April 4, 2023, the 82-year concert that was the life of Ivan M. Tribe, a nationally recognized country music historian, concluded its final notes
  • Peggy K. Liss (1927–2023)

    Margaret R. Hawkins | Jun 16, 2023

    Peggy K. Liss, a historian of Spain, Latin America, and transatlantic empires, died on March 17, 2023, at 95 years of age.
  • Kate Holbrook (1972–2022)

    Laurie F. Maffly-Kipp | Apr 28, 2023

    Kate Holbrook, a leading scholar on the history of Latter-day Saint women, died on August 20, 2022, of eye cancer.
  • Ronald Takaki (1939–2009)

    Catherine Ceniza Choy | Apr 28, 2023

    This Long Overdue tribute honors historian Ronald Takaki, who died in 2009.
  • Roger Daniels (1927–2022)

    Jonathan van Harmelen | Apr 28, 2023

    On December 9, 2022, Roger Daniels died in Seattle, Washington, shortly after his 95th birthday.
  • Linda B. Hall (1939–2022)

    Suzanne Pasztor and Melissa Bokovoy | Apr 28, 2023

    Linda B. Hall was a prolific scholar, advancing knowledge of the Mexican Revolution, the history of the US-Mexico border, US-Mexican...
  • Staughton Lynd (1929–2022)

    Carl Mirra | Apr 28, 2023

    Legendary activist, historian, and labor lawyer Staughton Lynd died on November 17, 2022, from multiple organ failure.
  • Vine Deloria Jr. (1933–2005)

    David E. Wilkins | Mar 30, 2023

    This Long Overdue tribute honors historian Vine Deloria Jr., who died in 2005.
  • Lewis K. McMillan (1897–1974)

    William C. Hine | Mar 30, 2023

    This Long Overdue tribute honors historian Lewis K. McMillan, who died on July 7, 1974.
  • Herbert Sloan (1945–2022)

    Mark C. Carnes | Mar 30, 2023

    Historian Herbert Sloan died on October 23, 2022.

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