John Chynoweth Burnham

I am so sorry to learn Dr Burnham's passing away. In 1993, I was an RA for him, and he taught me so many interesting things. From then on we were so good friends. He invited me for a dinner at his house and again and again emphasized that `I should not bring anything.`I then did not realize that at stake was probably alcohol. He was always an aspiration to me and I last saw him Istanbul where he and his wife came to visit. I will miss him so dearly...

Dr. M. Asim...

John was a remarkable man, and one I was profoundly lucky to call mentor, colleague, and above all, friend. He was a great teacher and a brilliant scholar. I shall miss him every year that I attend the AAHM henceforth. My sincere condolences to the whole family, and especially to Marjorie.

I was one of John Burnham's graduate teaching assistants from 1982-1984. He was kinder to me than any of the members of my graduate committee and went beyond the call of what they should have done for mein al respects. His guidance and counsel were as much or more responsible for my earning my Ph. D. as anyone on my committee. His guidance and influence carried over into my teaching and research career from which I have recently retired as a full professor at Spelman College with that...

John Burnham opened up more new lines of inquiry than any other historian I know. He was also one of the most supportive and fun people in the profession. What a legacy.

I was so sorry to learn about John's death. He was a fine scholar who ranged widely and wrote always with clarity and precision. He was also always eager to hear new work, even if it took an approach he disagreed with. He will be missed.

I am so sorry to learn that John will no longer be here. I turned to him in the early 1960s when I began work in the history of psychology and psychiatry and he remained an inspiring colleague over the years as he became the Dean of that field in the US. I will miss him.

I am so sad to learn of John's passing. I chatted with him and Marjorie in Nashville just two weeks ago. John was a remarkable person whose many valuable contributions to medical history will keep his memory alive for decades. He will be missed. My sincere condolences to Marjorie and the family.

Farewell to a colleague, a friend, and a mentor.

John's love of his work showed through his efforts to advance the field and mentor colleagues. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with Marjorie and family.