Casteen’s 1993 speech ”Special Collections and the Public Good” offered: “Special Collections protect our civilization’s primary unwashed memory of itself, ...

He was, as he once described me, "a splendid colleague and friend." I will always be grateful that our paths crossed, and for the generous mentorship that he provided to me and to many others who worked for him. 3/3

He remained a mentor until his final illness, checking in on my both my career progress and my personal life: serving as a reference, taking me to lunch to celebrate career moves, sending me books to read as it struck his fancy, and answering my ongoing questions about saga literature. 2/3