Very sad to hear of his passing. He was one of my very favorite historians. I will always picture his smiling face and hear his infectious laughter. He was just awesome in the Ken Burn's civil war documentary. Had a real way with words and was very done to earth; someone you could relate to and made you want to learn more. A great teacher! Would have loved to have met him in person.
Here's to you Shelby. I will miss you. 
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News Releases
http://www.suntimes.com/output/books/cst-n...s-xfoote29.html
http://www.miami.com/mld/miamiherald/enter...nt/12011102.htm
Sites regarding Mr Foote (just a few of many...)
http://www.olemiss.edu/depts/english/ms-wr...r/foote_shelby/
http://www.smithsonianmag.si.edu/smithsoni...ug96/foote.html
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
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