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A Tribute to Dr. John Hale, scholar, archaeologist, author, friend and singer!

Dr. John Hale in his long time home in New Albany, Indiana with Reggie Van Stockum reading a tribute to Dr. Hale from his book entitled “Surrounding Fort Knox, Including Southern Indiana.” February 15, 2025. Philip Hendershot on camera.

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Ronald R. Van Stockum, Jr. is a lawyer, teacher, biologist, writer, guitarist, and recently an actor living on his family's old farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky. He has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Santa Clara University, and a Masters and PhD. in Biology from the University of Louisville. He also has his Juris Doctorate from the Brandeis School of Law. He practices law from offices in Shelbyville, Kentucky concentrating his legal practice in environmental law. His biologic research is in historical phytogeography. Dr. Van Stockum, Jr. has published numerous books, articles, and short stories in the areas of law, science, and creative writing. His 35 titles are available on this site, with many on Amazon, Kindle, and Audible!

2 Comments

  • Michaël Schuuring
    November 11, 2025 at 9:18 am

    Are you by any chance still in contact with Prof. Hale? I love his lecture series on the Great Courses and wanted to thank him personally for reigniting a passion for archaeology that I slowly lost since graduating from a Masters degree in 2025. Unfortunately I could find no way to contact him.

    All the best,
    Michaël
    the Netherlands

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    • Reggie Van Stockum
      November 16, 2025 at 11:05 am

      Michael, Thanks for your comment. Dr. Hale is a special scholar. At this point in his life, it is more difficult to stay in contact. Those he has touched with his studies, like you , all remember him fondly! Reggie Van Stockum

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