John Dittmer facts for kids
John Dittmer was born on October 30, 1939. He is an American historian. This means he studies and writes about history. He used to be a professor at DePauw University. A "Professor Emeritus" is a retired professor who still holds their title.
About John Dittmer's Life
John Dittmer grew up in Seymour, Indiana. He finished high school there in 1957. Later, he was honored by his high school in 2006. He went on to study at Indiana University. There, he earned three different degrees.
Professor Dittmer taught American history for many years. He taught at several well-known universities. These included Tougaloo College (from 1967 to 1979), Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Brown University. He also taught at DePauw University from 1985 until 2003.
An award at DePauw University is named after him. It is called the John Dittmer Award. This shows how much he was respected there.
Awards and Honors
John Dittmer has received important awards for his work. These awards recognize his excellent writing and research.
- The Bancroft Prize is a very important award for historians. It is given for books about American history. John Dittmer won this prize in 1995.
- He also received the Lillian Smith Book Award. This award honors books that explore issues of social justice.
