Waldo H. Heinrichs
1925–2019 (age 94)
Biography
Waldo H. Heinrichs devoted his life to chronicling American history, sharing his passion with students and readers alike through his thoughtful research and teaching. His insights and mentorship left an imprint on every classroom he entered and every scholar who sought his counsel.
He will be remembered by his family, colleagues, and the many institutions that benefited from his scholarship as a patient guide and steadfast friend. His legacy endures in the countless lives he inspired to look deeply at the past.