In Memory of Professor Leontief

When Professor Leontief passed away on February 5th, 1999 the people who had known him reacted with an outpouring of their love and memories for a man who had been a mentor, a role model, a teacher, and a respected colleague.

Below are links to many of these memories. Longer pieces are simple text documents which can be downloaded and printed for easier viewing.

"About my father"
Svetlana Leontief Alpers April/May 1999
Vivid recollections of her father from Professor Leontief's daughter.

"Mentor"
A poem written for Professor Leontief's 90th birthday by Anne P. Carter, a former student and lifelong colleague of Professor Leontief.

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