Harry L. Levy papers, circa 1934 - 1980
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Summary
- Creator:
- Levy, Harry L. (Harry Louis), 1906-
- Abstract:
- Harry L. Levy (1906-1981) served as a professor and dean of students at Hunter College, dean and vice-chancellor of the City University of New York, professor of the humanities at Fordham University, and visiting professor of classical studies at Duke University. Levy wrote several books and numerous articles; he specialized in the Roman poet Claudian, and authored major works on Ovid and Lucian. Papers include correspondence, subject files, articles, and reprints written and collected by Harry L. Levy, relating to his research in classical studies, and his roles as a professor and administrator. English.
- Extent:
- 3 Linear Feet
2000 Items - Language:
- English.
- Collection ID:
- UA.29.02.0073
- University Archives Record Group:
- 29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates
29 -- Papers of Faculty, Staff, and Associates > 02 -- Individuals
Background
- Scope and content:
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Papers include correspondence, subject files, articles, and reprints written and collected by Harry L. Levy, relating to his research in classical studies, and his roles as a professor and administrator.
- Biographical / historical:
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Harry L. Levy was born in New York City in 1906, and received his bachelor of arts degree from City College of New York, and masters and doctoral degrees from Columbia University. He was a professor and dean of students at Hunter College, dean and vice-chancellor of the City University of New York, professor of the humanities at Fordham University, and visiting professor of classical studies at Duke University. Levy wrote several books and numerous articles; he specialized in the Roman poet Claudian, and authored major works on Ovid and Lucian. He also served as editor of Classical Weekly, and as president of the American Philological Association. Levy received the Chancellor's Medal from CUNY in 1967, and the President's Medal from both Hunter College and Brooklyn College. He died in Durham, N.C., in 1981, survived by his wife, Ernestine Friedl.
- Acquisition information:
- The Harry L. Levy Papers were received by the University Archives as a transfer in 2004.
- Processing information:
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Encoded by Jill Katte, March 2005
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