Guthrie-Birkhead-Obituary

Guthrie S. Birkhead Jr.

Syracuse, New York

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Guthrie S. Birkhead Jr., dean emeritus of the Maxwell School at Syracuse University and S.U. professor for 50 years, died of natural causes on Monday in Syracuse. He was 92. He joined the Maxwell faculty in 1950 while earning his Ph.D. in Politics from Princeton. He became full professor...

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I have wonderful memories of us all on Hillsboro Parkway so long ago, my sympathy to you all

Louise & Family,

My sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather.

Dear Louise, Gus, Richard, and Evan---We send condolences on the loss of a great and kind man. My father many times said that Guthrie was his closest friend in Syracuse. Joby Swerdlow and family

One of the best of the WW II generation, a terrific teacher, a good and decent man. He lived a wonderful life.

So saddened to hear of Guthrie's death even though it was not unexpected. Please know we are thinking of you and the family.

dear Louise & Family, so sorry to learn about the death of your husband, & father of your children..please accept my deep sympathy..will keep all of you in my prayers. Mary Anne Clark