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American historian and writer (1934–2024)
Charles Sallis
Sallis in 1976
BornWilliam Charles Sallis
(1934-08-27)August 27, 1934
Tremont, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2024(2024-02-05) (aged 89)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
EducationMississippi State University
University of Kentucky (PhD)
Occupation(s)Historian, writer

William Charles Sallis (August 27, 1934 – February 5, 2024) was an American historian and writer.

Life and career

Sallis was born in Tremont, Mississippi. He attended Greenville High School and Mississippi State University, earning a degree in education in 1956. He also attended the University of Kentucky, earning a Ph.D. degree in history. He served in the United States Army.

Sallis was a history professor at Millsaps College.

In the 1970s, Sallis co-authored the Mississippi history textbook, Mississippi: Conflict & Change, along with James W. Loewen. Their textbook won the Lillian Smith Book Award in 1976.

Sallis died on February 5, 2024, at his home in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 89.

References

  1. ^ Nossiter, Adam (February 16, 2024). "Charles Sallis, 89, Dies; Upended the Teaching of Mississippi History". The New York Times. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  2. "Dr. Charles Sallis to attend seminar at Washing U." The Northside Sun. Jackson, Mississippi. June 7, 1973. p. 20. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  3. "BPW Clubs Celebrate Business Women's Week". The Clarion-Ledger. Jackson, Mississippi. November 20, 1975. p. 36. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. "MC Seminar Sets Sallis As Speaker". The Clarion-Ledger. Jackson, Mississippi. June 18, 1972. p. 6. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  5. "Which history book will Mississippi students use?". The Sun. Biloxi, Mississippi. September 9, 1979. p. 44. Retrieved April 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  6. "Award Winners". University of Georgia. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  7. Gordon, Mac (February 13, 2024). "Late professor left legacy through book that told truth about race struggles in Mississippi". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
  8. "William Charles Sallis". The Northside Sun. February 9, 2024. Retrieved April 6, 2024.


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