Park Historian to receive honorary doctorate in history from MSU


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Posted by Kent (174.23.146.146) on 06:34:17 03/08/14

"Montana State University is privileged to honor Donna Shalala and Lee Whittlesey with the highest commendation the Montana Board of Regents can confer," said MSU President Waded Cruzado. "Both have had extraordinarily distinguished careers and are extremely deserving of this recognition."

Whittlesey, 63, has served as historian of Yellowstone National Park for a decade. He has also spent more than 40 years researching and writing about the history of the Yellowstone region and is recognized as an international authority on Yellowstone's vast historical literature.

Among many others books, Whittlesey has authored "Yellowstone Place Names" and "Death in Yellowstone." His work has led to considerable acclaim, including appearances on ABC News, NBC News, the Discovery Channel, the Travel Channel, the History Channel, People magazine, and in the 2009 Ken Burns film, "The National Parks: America's Best Idea."

Whittlesey has a law degree from the University of Oklahoma, a master's degree in history from MSU, and an honorary doctorate of science and humane letters from Idaho State University.




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