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Re: Joseph E. Persico, acclaimed historian and biographer, dies at 84
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"Matthews, Harry" <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 4 Sep 2014 09:59:08 -0400
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It is with sadness that I receive this message about the passing of Mr.
Persico. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to once meet him and
engage in a very informal discussion.

Harry Bradshaw Matthews, Associate Dean
and Director, Office of Intercultural Affairs/
Founding President, USCT Institute
U.S. Pluralism Center
Hartwick College


On Tue, Sep 2, 2014 at 12:44 PM, Robert Sullivan <
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> Joseph E. Persico of Guilderland, an acclaimed historian and
> biographer and former chief speechwriter for Gov. Nelson A.
> Rockefeller, who published 12 books, including the autobiography of
> Gen. Colin Powell for which he was the ghost writer, died Saturday at
> St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. He was 84.
>
> <
> http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Joseph-Persico-acclaimed-historian-biographer-5724215.php
> >
>
> --
> Bob Sullivan
> Schenectady Digital History Archive
> <http://www.schenectadyhistory.org/>
> Schenectady County (NY) Public Library
>



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Harry Bradshaw Matthews |Associate Dean and Director, U.S. Pluralism Center
|

Founding President, USCT Institute

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