William Katz
William Katz may refer to: * William Loren Katz William Loren Katz (June 2, 1927 – October 25, 2019) was an American teacher, historian, and author of 40 books on African-American history, including a number of titles for young adult readers. He was particularly noted for his research and wri ... (1927–2019), American teacher, historian, and author * William Katz (librarian) (1924–2004), American librarian, author, and editor {{hndis, Katz, William ...
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William Loren Katz
William Loren Katz (June 2, 1927 – October 25, 2019) was an American teacher, historian, and author of 40 books on African-American history, including a number of titles for young adult readers. He was particularly noted for his research and writing on the 500-year history of relations between African Americans and Native Americans. His books include ''Breaking the Chains: African American Slave Resistance'', ''The Black West'', and ''Black Women of the Old West.'' Biography Born in New York, NY, Katz was the son of Ben (a researcher) and Madeline (Simon) Katz. After graduating high school in 1944, Katz joined the Navy at the age of 17 and then went onto use the GI Bill to further his education. A graduate of Syracuse University (Bachelor of Arts in history, 1950) and of New York University (Master of Arts in Secondary Education, 1952), Katz taught in New York City and State public secondary education systems for 14 years. He served as a consultant to the U.S. Senate, the Bri ...
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