Straddling Worlds: The Jewish-American Journey of Professor Richard W. Leopold [’33]
(Northwestern University Press)
In this biography of his former beloved teacher and mentor at Northwestern University, the author explores Leopold’s triumph over anti-Semitism, service in World War II, and his distinguished career as a historian. Harper is a partner in the law firm of Kirkland & Ellis LLP.

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