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.
From the guide to the Harry L. Levy Papers, ., circa 1934 - 1980, (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.
From the description of Harry L. Levy papers, circa 1934-1980. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 58974461
