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Dr. Peter Kolchin PhD

June 3, 1943 - January 13, 2025
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Peter Kolchin, a distinguished historian of American slavery, Civil War, Reconstruction, and comparative slavery and a University of Delaware professor for over 30 years, died at home on Monday, January 13, 2025. He was 81. The cause of death was lymphoma.  Peter’s scholarly influence was manifested through numerous publications, lectures, public talks, teacher workshops, andContinue Reading

Richard Wayne Etulain left a message on January 31, 2025:
I have the best of memories of Peter Kolchin--as a colleague and fellow human. Dick Etulain
Richard Robbins left a message on January 29, 2025:
Peter Kolchin was a splendid historian and a wonderful person. During his time at the University of New Mexico he was a warm and supportive colleague. Cathy and I send our deepest sympathy to Ann and all the Kolchin family.
Jim Jones left a message on January 22, 2025:
I never took a class with Dr. Kolchin, but I saw him from time to time and always thought of him as a kind person and a role model as a professor. His published work has helped me with my own research and shows how intelligent and intuitive he was. My spouse and I send our condolences to Ann and the rest of Peter's family and friends.
Peter and Catherine Lanigan and Family,Moyne Road,Thurles left a message on January 19, 2025:
Deepest Sympathies to Anne and the Boylan and Kolchin Families on the death of Peter. Very fond memories of your visits to Thurles and the Boylan and Lanigan including Peter get togethers in Cuchulainn Road where fond memories were created. May Peter's soul Rest in Peace.
Mary & Eugene Tormey 3 Elmwood Thurles left a message on January 18, 2025:
Deepest Sympathy to Anne and family on the sad loss of your beloved Peter. Know that though distance seperates us we are with you in spirit. We will keep you in our hearts as you grieve and hope that the lovely memories you share will comfort you all. Peace to your soul Peter
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John & Noreen Lanigan left a message on January 18, 2025:
Deepest sympathy to Anne and all the Boylan and Kolchin family members on your great loss. We have happy memories of your visits to us in Ireland over the years with Peter, and join with you in your grief at his passing. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
RT Foard left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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