Peter Brock Putnam ’42 *50

Pete died Sept. 23, 1998, in Princeton, after a three-year struggle with lymphoma. From the time of his suicide attempt, senior year, in which he lost his sight, Pete led an incredibly productive life.

Pete prepared at Hill School, majored in modern languages, and joined Cottage Club. After earning his MA and PhD from Princeton, he was an instructor in the history department for four years. Devoting full time to his writing, he published six books, as well as many autobiographical articles. After spending 196567 in Boston, as v.p. development for the Unitarian Universalist Assn. of North America, he returned to Princeton. He founded the Princeton Memorial Assn., the first funeral society in New Jersey. He was a lifetime director and president of Recording for the Blind, Inc., and on the boards of Triangle Club, Alumni Council, and the Seeing Eye, Inc., and was trustee and president of the Chapin School. A dedicated member of the class, he was a regional v.p. and from 198292 a v.p. and member of the executive committee. He will be remembered for his work in deferred giving, setting an example since adopted by many other classes.

A witty, erudite, caring friend, he will be missed. To his widow, Durinda; his children, Brock, John, and Barbara; and his two grandchildren, the class offers deepest sympathies.

The Class of 1942