The Lamont University professor emeritus, Dunlop headed the Faculty of Arts and Sciences from 1969 to 1973.

The period was a tumultuous one, characterized by residual student unrest on the campus following the student takeover of University Hall in 1969.

“He was an absolutely pivotal figure during all the trouble in the late ’60s and early ’70s,” said Henry Rosovsky, Dunlop’s successor as dean of the Faculty. “He was one of the people who kept the University together.”

Taking the helm of the College at such a troubled time was a selfless gesture on Dunlop’s part, said former University President Derek Bok, as he was not fond of administrative duties.

“He gave up two years of his life to helping Harvard through that time,” Bok said.

In addition to the administrative role he played, Dunlop was a vitally important figure in the shaping of labor relations at Harvard.

When he represented the University in contract negotiations with the Harvard Union of Clerical and Technical Workers from 1988 to 1989, Dunlop’s efforts were endorsed by both sides.

Dunlop first came to Harvard in 1938, becoming an associate professor of economics in 1945 and a full professor in 1950.

From 1940 to 1970, Dunlop worked on nine books on industrial and labor relations as a writer, co-writer or editor.

Dunlop’s sphere of influence was not confined by the Yard’s Ivy walls. He was reputed to fly to Washington as many as 50 times a year.

He served as an economic adviser to Franklin D. Roosevelt and worked with every subsequent president through Bill Clinton.

HOWARD REID

Howard Reid, co-founder and vice president of the Harvard security guards’ union, died from complications after stomach surgery on Jan. 8 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was 37.

Colleagues remember Reid for fighting for all workers at the University.

“Howard was totally fearless when it came to confronting management over contract issues for the workers. He never hesitated to do the right thing,” said Danny Meagher, current president of the Harvard University Security, Parking and Museum Guards’ Union (HUSPMGU), which Reid established with Steve McCombe in 1995.