Irving Dilliard, a former University professor and retired editor for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, died Oct. 9 of complications from leukemia. He was 97.
Dilliard was appointed the first Ferris Professor of Journalism at the University, serving from 1964-1973.
The appointment is a writer or journalist to teach a seminar. During his time as a professor, Dilliard was a historian of the Supreme Court.
He was awarded an honorary degree in 1971.
As an expert of the Constitution and the Supreme Court, he wrote more than 10,000 articles and more than 100 essays.
In the 1920s, Dilliard became a reporter at the Post-Dispatch, where he was known not only for his talent, but also for his eccentric habits, the newspaper reported. He wore no socks and often greeted others by shaking both hands.
Dilliard entered the army during World War II in 1943. He earned the rank of lieutenant colonel and served as a psychological warfare specialist.
After returning to the Post-Dispatch in 1949, he became editorial page editor. His editorials advocated the civil liberties of various people.
One series of editorials helped a German woman gain United States citizenship after her family had been killed by Nazis.
A memorial service for Dilliard was held yesterday. His body will be donated to the Washington University School of Medicine.
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