came to later, in retrospect. Prior to this time, more than 100 tribes had lost federal recognition, and their land holdings under Federal policies of "termination" and forced assimilation. Based significantly on Josephy's advice and encouragement, the Nixon Administration adopted a policy of "self-determination" for Native Americans, and furthered policies and practices to encourage their cultural survival.) Personal life Alvin and Elizabeth "Betty" Peet Josephy were married for 56 years, until her death in 2004. He died at his home in Greenwich, Connecticut, a year later. He was survived by one child from his first marriage, three from his second, and their descendants. Legacy In Joseph, Oregon, where Alvin and Betty owned a ranch and hosted a camp for Nez Perce children, their legacy is well remembered. The Josephy Center for Arts and Culture was founded in his name. Included in the Center is the Alvin M. and Betty Josephy Library of Western History and Culture, which holds much of Josephy's personal collection, as well as related materials. One of his books, The Nez Perce Indians and the Opening of the Northwest, was included on the list of 100 Oregon Books by the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission. His papers are held at the Knight Library at the University of Oregon. Publications Books Magazine articles References External links Audio recording of Josephy describing WWII Iwo Jima battle site (on Archive.org) Alvin M. Josephy, Jr. Sioux Interview Cassettes at the Newberry Library 1915 births 2005 deaths 20th-century American historians 20th-century American male writers American autobiographers American book editors American magazine editors United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II Harvard College alumni Historians of Native Americans Historians of the American West Historians of the United States Horace Mann School alumni People from Greenwich, Connecticut People of the United States Office of War Information United States federal Indian policy Writers from Connecticut American male non-fiction writers