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ualevyh Preliminary Inventory of the Harry L. Levy Papers, circa 1934 - 1980 Processed by: Unprocessed; machine-readable finding aid created by: Jill Katte University ArchivesDuke University

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Descriptive Summary Harry L. Levy Papers, circa 1934 - 1980. Levy, Harry L. (Harry Louis), 1906- 3.0 Linear Feet, 2000 Items University Archives, Duke University For current information on the location of these materials, please consult University Archives, Duke University. 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. Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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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.

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.

Subject Headings

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Levy, Harry L. (Harry Louis), 1906- Duke University--Faculty. Duke University. Dept. of Classical Studies. Classical philology. Philology. Contents of Collection Accession, 2004 [A2004-78] 1 Rubens paper Docta Correspondence Reviews Notes Reprints and pubs Professional records Magistralia Personalia 2 Reprints and readings, 1934-1980