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Robert V. Bruce

1923 – 2008

American historian

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About Robert V. Bruce

Lived 1923 – 2008 (aged 84). Robert V. Bruce was an American historian.

Robert Vance Bruce (December 19, 1923 in Malden, Massachusetts – January 15, 2008 in Olympia, Washington) After serving in the Army during World War II, Bruce graduated from the University of New Hampshire, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering. He received his Master of Arts in history and his Doctor of Philosophy from Boston University, where he was later a professor.

Plagiarism controversy In April 1998, Bruce accused Scottish historian James A. Mackay of plagiarizing his book Bell: Alexander Graham Bell and The Conquest of Solitude, even as Mackay acknowledged Bruce on page 12 of his book. Accusations also appeared in the review of Mackay's book by The Washington Post. By Bruce's own count, 285 pages of Mackay's 297-page book Alexander Graham Bell: A Life contained plagiarisms from his book, including Mackay's acknowledging the National Geographic Society and other organizations that had not heard of Mackay. Eventually, John Wiley & Sons took the book out of print and destroyed any remaining copies at Mackay's expense in exchange for Bruce's promise not to sue. Mackay also later apologized to Bruce. The American Historical Association later found that Mackay had violated its Statement on Standards of Professional Conduct.

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Education
Boston University, University of New Hampshire, Doctor of Philosophy, Lawrence Academy at Groton
Employers
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Boston University, University of Bridgeport, Lawrence Academy at Groton
Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship; Pulitzer Prize for History; Gettysburg College; Guggenheim Fellow; Huntington Library
Also known as
Robert Vance Bruce

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert V. Bruce?

American historian (1923–2008)

When was Robert V. Bruce born?

Robert V. Bruce was born on 19 December 1923 in Malden.

When did Robert V. Bruce die?

Robert V. Bruce died on 15 January 2008 in Olympia.

What was Robert V. Bruce's occupation?

Robert V. Bruce was a historian.

What nationality was Robert V. Bruce?

Robert V. Bruce was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert V. Bruce

· Wikidata: Q3938455

· DBpedia: Robert V. Bruce

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