INIS L. CLAUDE Jr.

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INIS L. CLAUDE, JR.
Inis L. Claude, Jr., 91, died December 23, 2013, at Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA. Born in Arkansas, he completed his BA at Hendrix College in 1942, then enlisted in the US Army, serving in France and Germany. In 1946, he entered Harvard University, where he earned his MA in 1947 and his PhD. in 1949, specializing in International Relations. He began teaching at Harvard, where he stayed until 1956. He moved to the University of Delaware in 1957. The University of Michigan was next, where Inis taught from 1958 to 1968. 1969 found Inis at the University of Virginia, where he remained until his retirement in 1988. He also enjoyed visiting professorships at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague, the University College of Wales in Aberystwyth, and Hebrew University in Jerusalem. He was active in the academic profession at national and international levels, publishing and lecturing widely and receiving numerous awards. His books included "Swords into Plowshares: The Problems and Progress of International Organization."In 1943, he married his college sweetheart, Marie Stapleton, who preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Susan Bullock of Kilmarnock, VA, and Cathy Dalton and her husband Mike of Charlottesville, VA; a son, Robert B. Claude of Oviedo, FL; three grandchildren, Rachelle Claude and Ryan Claude of Keedysville, MD, and Megan Perry Morris and her husband Daniel of Charlottesville, VA; great-grandson, Kenneth Jefferson of Keedysville, MD; and a sister, Betty Warren of Morrilton, AR. Special thanks to the friends and staff on the 1st floor of Catered Living at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge. His years following Marie's death were made happier by this wonderful group.Inis, known to many of his friends and family as I.L., enjoyed reading, gardening, making latch-hook rugs and hiking. He and Marie were for many years members of a group that hiked weekly on the Appalachian Trail and other trails in the Blue Ridge. He also volunteered as a reader at Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic.A memorial service will be held at Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge on January 17, 2014, at 2 p.m. The family suggests that memorial gifts may be made to the Endowment Fund, Westminster Canterbury of the Blue Ridge, 250 Pantops Mt. Rd., Charlottesville, VA 22911.

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 27, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for INIS CLAUDE

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Keith J. Lepak

June 17, 2024

Inis Claude was a superb teacher. One always left his classroom feeling better off for having been there. He was patient with his students which was part of the way that he cultivated their learning and participation. His wit and ready smile were engaging traits. I was blessed to have remained in correspondence with him until shortly before his passing. With everlasting gratitude, Keith Lepak UVa PhD 1986

Jim Todd

January 22, 2014

I just found out that Inis died - too late to attend the memorial where I would have loved to have been. I came down to UVA in 1982 to pursue a Ph.D. after ten years of practicing law in Washington. Inis's class in international organizations was one of the first classes I took, and I thoroughly enjoyed it and made much use of it later when I taught my own courses in international law. I was fortunate not just to be in his class but to become friends with him and Marie. I remember one particularly wonderful time in 1999 when I was at UVA on sabbatical from Arizona where I was teaching at the time, and I had a dinner with Inis and Marie and my law mentor and his wife George and Marjorie Chandler. I wish I had a recording of the conversation that took place that night. Inis and George both got an enormous amount of pleasure out of the English language and finding clever ways to use it. The best examples of that is probably Inis's wonderful essay on the Dead C+ Scrolls.
He and Marie were always great fun to be with, and I don't think I have ever known a more contented couple. Being without her these last few years was very difficult for him. I will never forget them and am so thankful to have had them in my life.

Karen Grassmuck Kraushaar

January 1, 2014

Professor Claude's soaring wit and twinkling eye were gifts to everyone, including my parents, who enjoyed inis and Marie's company and camaraderie in Ann Arbor, where the Grassmuck and Claude kids became friends. Deepest condolences to Susan, Bob and Kathy. Please look us up if you are ever in the D.C. Area. God's peace.

Margaret (Peggy) Karns

December 28, 2013

As one of Inis' students from his Michigan days, I am deeply saddened to learn of his death. I last visited him in spring 2012 and, as always, enjoyed some wonderful conversation. He has had a powerful influence on my thinking throughout the years of my own career and it is striking how frequently his "Swords" book is still cited. My deepest sympathy to all of Inis' family.

Lowell Gustafson

December 28, 2013

Mr. Claude was a wonderful professor and person. I can still hear his cheerful wit as he probed theories of international relations with us in grad school. His writing and lectures were models of his craft. I was so fortunate to have his advice on my dissertation. His kindnesses to a grad student / recent grad extended to bringing me to lunch after the dissertation defense, writing marvelous letters of recommendation, inviting us to his home for discussions, visiting us at Villanova University to give a lecture, and always taking the time to explore ideas with us in his captivating way. He remains a model to emulate.

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