Preliminary
Inventory of the Harry L. Levy Papers,
circa 1934 -
1980
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Descriptive Summary
Title
Harry
L. Levy Papers,
circa 1934 - 1980.
Creator
Levy, Harry L.
(Harry Louis), 1906-
Extent
3.0 Linear Feet,
2000
Items
Repository
University Archives, Duke
University
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.
Language
English.
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Administrative Information
Access Restrictions
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Unprocessed materials are closed pending
processing.
In off-site storage; 24 hours advance notice is
required for use.
Use Restrictions
Copyright for Official University records is
held by Duke University; all other copyright is retained by
the authors of items in these papers, or their descendants,
as stipulated by United States copyright law.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], Harry L. Levy Papers,
University Archives, Duke University.
Provenance
The Harry L. Levy Papers were received by the
University Archives as a transfer in 2004.
Processing Information
This collection is unprocessed: materials may not have been ordered and described beyond their original condition.
Encoded by Jill Katte, March 2005
This finding aid is NCEAD compliant.
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Biographical Note
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.
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Collection Overview
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.
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Subject Headings
These and related materials may be accessed under
the following subject headings in the Duke University
Libraries online catalog.
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Preliminary Description of the
Collection
Accession, 2004 [A2004-78]
Box 1
Rubens paper
Docta
Correspondence
Reviews
Notes
Reprints and pubs
Professional records
Magistralia
Personalia
Box 2
Reprints and readings,
1934-1980
