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John Merriman Obituary
A memorial service for John M. Merriman, the Charles Seymour Professor of History at Yale University, will take place on Saturday, September 17 at 1:30 pm in Battell Chapel, 400 College Street, New Haven. Beloved father, friend, professor, mentor, and colleague. A great scholar and human. Forever missed.
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Christopher M.
March 15, 2024
Came here from Youtube from his fabulous lectures that vividly portrayed history in such immersive ways. God bless.
David Kess
December 29, 2023
never met and now are in pure joy with a real history teacher....
so so so sad to hear on your passing.. with all forever ideas you are amazing
your class is not mediocre, this could be in forever to teach.,
GOD BLESS
Elinor Accampo
September 15, 2022
Thank you for your loving friendship, mentorship, generosity, humor, wine, food, and laughter. I will miss you so.
Jo Brown
September 14, 2022
Rest in powerful peace. You taught us well just by your presence. Thank you.
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