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- Birth nameRobert Marshall Utley
- Robert Utley was born on October 31, 1929 in Bauxite, Arkansas, USA. He is known for How the West Was Lost (1993), Investigating History (2003) and The Real West (1992). He was married to Melody Webb. He died on June 7, 2022 in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA.
- SpouseMelody Webb(1980 - June 7, 2022) (his death)
- Was a founder, in 1961, and past president of the Western History Association.
- Obtained his higher education at Purdue (1951) and Indiana (1952) Universities.
- Holds honorary doctoral degrees from Purdue (1972), Indiana (1983), and the University of New Mexico (1976).
- Reared in Pennsylvania and Indiana.
- During his college years he spent six summers (1947-52) as a "historical aide" for the National Park Service at Custer Battlefield National Monument which led to a career in the National Park Service.
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