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List of works by Sewell Chan

Ahmed Kathrada, Anti-Apartheid Activist in South Africa, Dies at 87

The New York Times article (March 28, 2017)

Alison Des Forges, 66, Human Rights Advocate, Dies

Anthony B. Atkinson, Economist Who Pioneered Study of Inequality, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (January 3, 2017)

Anthony R. Ameruso, 68, Who Led Transportation Agency, Dies

The New York Times article (May 12, 2006)

Arnold R. Hirsch, Historian of Housing Segregation, Dies at 69

The New York Times article (March 28, 2018)

Arnold Wesker, 83, Writer of Working-Class Dramas, Dies

The New York Times article (April 14, 2016)

Benedict Anderson, Scholar Who Saw Nations as ‘Imagined,’ Dies at 79

The New York Times article (December 15, 2015)

Beverly Eckert, Leader of Families of 9/11 Victims, Dies at 57

The New York Times article (February 14, 2009)

Bus Service Not Keeping Up, Study Says

The New York Times article (July 9, 2008)

Chyna, Pro Wrestler Turned Reality TV Star, Is Dead at 46

The New York Times article (April 23, 2016)

E. R. Braithwaite, Author of ‘To Sir, With Love,’ Dies at 104

The New York Times article (December 13, 2016)

Edward Daly, Peace-Seeking Bishop in Northern Ireland’s ‘Troubles,’ Dies at 82

The New York Times article (August 8, 2016)

Ernst Zündel, Holocaust Denier Tried for Spreading His Message, Dies at 78

The New York Times article (August 7, 2017)

Felix G. Rohatyn, Financier Who Piloted New York’s Rescue, Dies at 91

The New York Times article (December 14, 2019)

Halfdan Mahler, Who Shifted W.H.O.’s Focus to Primary Care, Dies at 93

The New York Times article (December 15, 2016)

Hilarion Capucci, Archbishop Jailed for Aiding Palestinian Militants, Dies at 94

The New York Times article (January 2, 2017)

Hilla Becher, Photographer Who Chronicled Industrial Scenery, Dies at 81

The New York Times article (October 15, 2015)

Howard Marks, Drug Smuggler Turned Author, Dies at 70

The New York Times article (April 12, 2016)

Jean-Baptiste Bagaza, Deposed Leader of a Troubled Burundi, Is Dead at 69

The New York Times article (May 4, 2016)

Jerry Rosenberg, Jailhouse Lawyer, Dies at 72

The New York Times article (June 2, 2009)

Joyce Appleby, Historian of Capitalism and American Identity, Is Dead at 87

The New York Times article (January 2, 2017)

Marsha P. Johnson

New York Times obituary

Mollie Orshansky, Statistician, Dies at 91

The New York Times article (April 17, 2007)

Nicanor Parra, Chilean Voice in an ‘Anti-Poet’ Movement, Dies at 103

The New York Times article (January 23, 2018)

Norman Dyhrenfurth, 99, Dies; Led First U.S. Team to Reach Top of Everest

The New York Times article (September 27, 2017)

Olga Méndez, Longtime State Senator, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (July 30, 2009)

Paul W. McCracken, Adviser to Presidents, Dies at 96

The New York Times article (August 4, 2012)

Phil Sayer, Voice Behind ‘Mind the Gap’ on London Underground, Dies at 62

The New York Times article (April 17, 2016)

Philip Reed, Councilman Who Fought for Health Issues, Dies at 59

The New York Times article (November 8, 2008)

Recy Taylor, Who Fought for Justice After a 1944 Rape, Dies at 97

The New York Times article (December 29, 2017)

Roman Herzog, Germany’s President in 1990s, Is Dead at 82

The New York Times article (January 10, 2017)

Roy Bennett, White Zimbabwean With Black Political Base, Dies in U.S. Helicopter Crash

The New York Times article (January 18, 2018)

Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad al-Thani, Former Emir of Qatar, Dies at 84

The New York Times article (October 24, 2016)

Sherman J. Maisel, Former Fed Governor, Dies at 92

The New York Times article (October 7, 2010)

Simone Veil, Ex-Minister Who Wrote France’s Abortion Law, Dies at 89

The New York Times article (June 30, 2017)

Stanislav Petrov, Soviet Officer Who Helped Avert Nuclear War, Is Dead at 77

The New York Times article (September 18, 2017)

Thomas J. Manton, 73, Influential Queens Democrat, Dies

The New York Times article (July 24, 2006)

Thomas R. Jones, 93, a Judge Who Agitated for Urban Revival, Dies

The New York Times article (November 1, 2006)

Tzvetan Todorov, Literary Theorist and Historian of Evil, Dies at 77

The New York Times article (February 7, 2017)

Ulrich Wegener, German Commando Who Ended 1977 Hijacking, Is Dead

The New York Times article (January 3, 2018)

Warren Anderson, Albany G.O.P. Leader, Dies at 91

The New York Times article (June 2, 2007)

William J. Ronan, Architect of the M.T.A., Dies at 101

The New York Times article (October 17, 2014)