Thomas H. Wirth

A smart man and a wonderful human being who I enjoyed knowing and working with at the Amistad Research Center. I thank you for everything...rest in peace Tom.

I am so grateful for Mr. Wirth's contributions to literary studies and African American studies. To the family: Tom gave me permission to publish one of Bruce Nugent's drawings in my forthcoming book (December), he is mentioned in the acknowledgments and I was planning to have the publisher send him a complimentary copy. I would still like to send the book to either the family or the community center mentioned in the obit. Please contact me at [email protected] and let me know which you...

I'll always remember your smile, and your encouragement to all of us writing and publishing black LGBTQ literature. Much respect to you for maintaining Fire!! for all these years. Rest in peace, Tom Wirth.

You will be sorely missed by your family in Atlantic City, NJ the Jones and Family. You were like a second Dad to us, always there to help us out whenever you could we love you so much we will always have the memories you made with us. You will always have a place in our hearts, Lord take care of our Angel, for the family lean on your Savior he will get you through your time of mourning, Jones and Allen Family

We'll miss Tom very much - his kindness, his curiosity, his generosity, and his willingness to share his vast knowledge particularly of the Harlem Renaissance era. We were lucky to have met him and won't forget him!