Dimmick, Ralph Edward Ingalls, 1916-,

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Ralph Edward Ingalls Dimmick earned a Ph D. in Romance Languages and Literature from Harvard University in 1941. After living in Brazil from 1943 to 1946, Dimmick taught Portugese and the Brazilian literature at Harvard University. In 1951, Dimmick left teaching and joined the Organization of American States. He served as contributing editor to the Library of Congress' Handbook of Latin American studies and translated works Brazilian literature into English including Manual Bandeira's A brief history of Brazilian literature.

From the guide to the Letters sent to Ralph Edward Ingalls Dimmick, 1944-1997., (Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University)

Ralph Edward Ingalls Dimmick earned a Ph.D in Romance Languages and Literature from Harvard University in 1941. After living in Brazil from 1943 to 1946, Dimmick taught Portugese and Brazilian literature at Harvard. In 1951, Dimmick left teaching and joined the Organization of American States. He served as contributing editor to the Library of Congress' Handbook of Latin American studies and translated works of Brazilian literature into English including Manual Bandeira's A brief history of Brazilian literature.

From the description of Letters sent to Ralph Edward Ingalls Dimmick, 1944-1997. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 612701143

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