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Alan Dawley: Historian dies of heart attack

Alan Dawley, a professor of history at the College of New Jersey, died suddenly after suffering a heart attack in Mexico, where he was studying Spanish and meeting with people in the global justice movement in Mexico.

Dawley was a founding member of Historians Against the War.

A celebration of his life and work is planned for June.

Friends who want to participate in this ceremony or to provide reminiscences are asked to send an email to:
alandawleymemorial@gmail.com.