I returned to South Bend for dissertation defense in March 2013 and wrote the acknowledgements a week later.  It’s probably the best part of the dissertation, ha!  To my eternal regret, however, I completely neglected to acknowledge the office administrators at ND Department of History.  A special if belated appreciation goes to Myrtle Doaks and Jeanette Torok.  As they had done for many history grads over the years, they helped me with many things – and always with good cheer – during and after my years in residence. Ladies, thank you so much!

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