Gary Hermalyn

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Gary Hermalyn
Born
Alma materColumbia University
OccupationHistorian
OrganizationThe Bronx County Historical Society
Known forHistories of The Bronx, Edgar Allan Poe and New York City.
Notable workPublications of the Bronx County Historical Society: 1955–2000

Gary "Doc" Hermalyn is an American historian and author, based in New York City. He is an Edgar Allan Poe scholar,[1] and an authority on the history of The Bronx.[2][3] Hermalyn is editor/author of 172 books on urban history, geography, education, natural history and exploration.[4] He is CEO of The Bronx County Historical Society[5] and a fellow of The Explorers Club.[6][7]

Biography

The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library and The Bronx County Archives.
Some of Hermalyn's books on display.

Hermalyn grew up in the

The Bronx High School of Science,[9] earned a bachelor's degree from City College of New York, a Master of Arts from Long Island University (1982) and a Doctor of Education from Columbia University (1985).[10]

He has been director,[11] then executive director[12][13][14][15] and is currently CEO of The Bronx County Historical Society.[5] He founded and established the Society's The Bronx County Archives and The Bronx County Historical Society Research Library.[4] He is also a Board Member of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony in Bridgeport, Connecticut[16] and as of 2017 was Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Discovery Museum and Planetarium in Bridgeport.[17]

Hermalyn is an explorer and a fellow of The Explorers Club.[7][18]

Awards

Publications

Books by Hermalyn

Books paired with others

Books with editing contributions by Hermalyn (selected)

  • The Encyclopedia of New York City. Hermalyn was a member of the editorial board / associate editor.[10]
  • The United States Supreme Court. Ten volume series. Hermalyn was a project editor.
  • Roots of The Republic Six. Six volume series. Hermalyn was a project editor.
  • Research Library and Bronx Archives. Fifteen volume series. The Bronx County Historical Society. Hermalyn was a project editor.

References

  1. ^ "Lecture: Poe Cottage Comes to the Poe Room". New York University. Accessed 4 March 2017.
  2. ^ St John Kelly, Erin (6 February 1994). "Playing in the Neighborhood". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved 5 March 2017. Lloyd Ultan and Dr. Gary Hermalyn, two authorities on Bronx history
  3. ^ staff (16 April 2006). "Neighborhood Report. Scribes honored". New York City: New York Daily News. Retrieved 5 March 2017. If any group of writers knows the Bronx, it's these five local authors.
  4. ^ a b "Notable Bronxites". The Bronx County Historical Society. Accessed 5 March 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Staff". The Bronx County Historical Society. Accessed 4 March 2017.
  6. ^ "Exploration Seminar - Travel Planning: How Does One Get to Happy Valley, Labrador? w/ Doc Hermalyn FR'75". The Explorers Club. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  7. ^ a b "Seminar Series - Doc Hermalyn". The Explorers Club. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  8. ^ Lee, Andrea (7 June 1982). "Walk Across the Bronx". The New Yorker. New York City. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
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  11. ^ Buckley, Tom (9 April 1976). "About New York". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  12. ^ White, David (24 April 1977). "Bronx River Boosters' Movement Grows". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  13. ^ Goodwin, Michael (12 March 1978). "Homely, Yes, but Historical". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  14. ^ Lyons, Richard (6 May 1990). "Postings: Landmarks-Plus; A Bronx Booklet". The New York Times. New York City. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  15. ^ "Serrano Presents Resolution Honoring 100th Anniversary of Grand Concourse". United States House of Representatives. 1 March 2010. Retrieved 5 March 2017.
  16. ^ "Board of Trustees". Greater Bridgeport Symphony. Retrieved 2019-10-29.
  17. ^ "Annual Report 2016-17" (PDF). Discovery Museum and Planetarium. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  18. ^ "Exploration Seminar - Travel Planning: How Does One Get to Happy Valley, Labrador? w/ Doc Hermalyn FR'75". The Explorers Club. Retrieved 2019-10-29.

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