EACH of these individuals gave me some special thing. Each added to this book in his own way. I thank them all as valued friends.
Dr. Ralph Solecki, Professor of Anthropology at Columbia University, knew my father during the early years and provided many important confirmations of my recollections. We corresponded and met frequently during various stages in the development of the manuscript.
Dr. William Kalaidjian provided unfailing support. It was his strength that brought "Dr. Theodore Kazimiroff Boulevard" into existence in The Bronx. Without his efforts, the City of New York might not have created this permanent memorial to my father.
Dr. William Tieck, author and present Borough Historian of The Bronx, provided memories based on his long friendship and professional association with my father.
Richard Koke, Curator at the New-York Historical Society, took time from his schedule to research his files in order to provide me with prints offering a flavor of the times I was writing about. These were most helpful in forming accurate mental images of places I could never have seen as they once were.
Robert Friedman, a man who knows books as treasured friends, gave me advice and invaluable suggestions on the manuscript. I am grateful to him for his patience and help.
Robert Kornfeld, author and playwright, was kind enough to share knowledge of the publishing industry, gained through many years of hard work.
Ruth Cavin, editor extraordinaire at Walker and Company, made the process of "pruning" my manuscript less painful than it could have been.
Ms. Terry Unkel typed the manuscript from my hand-written pages. For that alone I congratulate her. As typist, she was first reader of The Last Algonquin. Terry anxiously awaited each new installment, and for that she gets my sincere appreciation. When one's first potential critic reacts favorably, it bodes well.