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Mark D. Van Ells, Ph.D.

Office: M-414

Office Phone: 718-631-6043

Email: MVanElls@qcc.cuny.edu

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Dr. Mark D. Van Ells, Professor

Mark D. Van Ells received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, and is a native of the Badger State. Prior to his position at Queensborough, he taught at Mt. Senario College and the University of Wisconsin – Platteville. Dr. Van Ells also served as Archivist/Historian at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison. His research specialties include the cultural history of the U.S. military, World War II, immigration and ethnicity, and popular culture.

Dr. Van Ells is currently writing a history of the 32nd Infantry Division during World War II.

BOOKS

  • A Postcard View of Hell: One Doughboy's Souvenir Album of the First World War. Editor with Frank Jacob.  Vernon Press, 2018
  • America and World War I: A Traveler's Guide. Interlink Books, 2015
  • Wisconsin [On the Road Histories]. Interlink Books, 2009.
  • The Daily Life of an Ordinary American Soldier during World War II: The Letters of Wilbur C. Berget. Edwin Mellen, 2008.
  • To Hear Only Thunder Again: America’s World War II Veterans Come Home. Lexington Books, 2001.
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The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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