Donald J. Harvey ’43

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Don died Jan. 11, 2015, in Winchester, Mass.

He prepared at Richmond Hill High School, where he was class treasurer and on the staff of the school magazine. At Princeton Don majored in economics, was a member of Whig-Clio, and graduated with honors. He served in the artillery during World War II and retired as a captain.

Don was chair of the history department at Hunter College and later retired to become professor emeritus. He was the author of many scholarly books and articles and wrote a mystery novel set in Paris.

Don is survived by his daughter, Nanette; her husband, Stanley Hochberg; three grandchildren, Chad, Jacob, and Eric; and his sister, Janet Manyak. His wife, Jacqueline, predeceased him.
 

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