Eugene Terry Memorial Celebration
Eugene Terry, UMass professor emeritus, died on January 9 at his home in Amherst where he was sustained over the long period of his illness by Esther Terry, his wife of 41 years; their son, Jules Michael; a niece, Pamela Barrow; and a friend, Glenroy Buchanan.
Professor Terry taught writing and Afro-American Literature in the Department of Afro-American Studies from 1978 through 1989, when his declining health led to his retirement. He was one of the founding members of the UMass W.E.B. Du Bois Department of Afro-American Studies and one of the founding members of the Five College Black Studies Committee.