Donald E. Willett

Donald E. Willett is a Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies at Texas A&M University at Galveston. His primary research interests include United States maritime history, Texas history, and maritime labor history. He has expressed a desire to collaborate with Mexican scholars focusing on Mexican maritime labor research.

Education:

• Ph.D. in American History, Texas A&M University, 1985
• M.A. in History, Stephen F. Austin University, 1976
• B.A. in History, St. Edward’s University, 1972

Dr. Willett has held significant academic leadership roles, including past-president of the East Texas Historical Association and current membership on the Board of Directors of the Gulf South Historical Association. His work bridges historical scholarship with cross-border academic engagement, particularly in maritime labor studies. No specific grants or advising records are listed here, and there is no mention of laboratories or research teams affiliated with his work.