Background
Walkowitz, Daniel J. was born on November 25, 1942 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Sol and Selda (Margel) Walkowitz.
Walkowitz, Daniel J. was born on November 25, 1942 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of Sol and Selda (Margel) Walkowitz.
AB, U. Rochester, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Rochester, 1972; postgraduate, U. Grenoble, France, 1965.
Lecturer in history, U. Rochester, New York, 1967-1969;
instructor history, Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, New York, 1969-1971;
assistant professor of history, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1971-1978;
assistant professor of history, New York University, New York City, 1978-1981;
associate professor, New York University, 1981-1988;
co-director public history program, New York University, 1981-1989;
professor, New York University, since 1988;
director metropolitan studies, New York University, since 1989. Partner, film producer PastTimes Prodns., New York City, 1982-1997. Visiting professor Johns Hopkins University, 1991-1992, University of California Irvine, 1982.
Editorial secretary Radical History Review, New York City, 1985-1989. Board directors New York Marxist School, 1987-1990.
Member National Council Public History (board directors 1986-1989), American History Association, Organisation American Historians, Oral History Association.
Married Judith Rosenberg, December 26, 1965. 1 child, Rebecca Lara.