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REFERENCES for Jeff Gusfield's books and presentations

On Chicago Valentines

"Over the years, meaning beginning many years before I first met him, Jeff has been 'Pursuing' the subject of Jack McGurn. This stems from an almost life long interest Jeff has in the top killer in the Capone gang. During that time he has unearthed important public records pertaining to McGurn's life and death and spoken to various knowledgeable individuals about McGurn's life and career in a masterful attempt to find the facts about this man, his second wife and alibi Louise Rolfe, and the events related to them. Jeff is also an engaging storyteller."

-John Binder, Chicago gangster expert, author of "The Chicago Outfit."

"I have known Jeffrey Gusfield since the fall of 1966, first as a student in theater arts, then as a a friend and fellow writer. He became the ultimate authority on Machine Gun Jack McGurn and wrote a Master's thesis on him twelve years ago. He is one of the most dedicated and knowledgeable Capone-era researchers in Chicago, having been at it for at least thirty years. I recommend him most highly to anyone seeking a guest or permanent lecturer. No matter what the project is, you can't do better."

-William S.E. Coleman, PhD, Professor emeritus, Drake University, author "Voices of Wounded Knee."

"Jeff has enormous depth and breadth of knowledge on so many subjects, and communicates with an enthusiasm and liveliness that makes any subject entertaining. He takes each topic very seriously, with meticulous preparation, research and organization. Yet his sense of irony, humor and delight shines through."

-Sculptor Donald Lipski