David E. Kyvig
American historian

David E. Kyvig

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American historian
Gender:
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Birth:
1943
Death:
22 June 2015
Education:
Northwestern University
Kalamazoo College
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Introduction

David E. Kyvig (1943/44– June 22, 2015) was an American historian, and Distinguished Research Professor at Northern Illinois University.

Life

Kyvig graduated from Kalamazoo College cum laude, and from Northwestern University with a Ph.D. in 1971. He taught at Kalamazoo College, University of Tromsø, and University of Akron. He taught at Northern Illinois University.

Awards

  • 2004–2005 Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars resident fellow
  • 1997 Bancroft Prize
  • 1987–1988 Fulbright Professor of American Civilization

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