Gary Hermalyn | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | Columbia University |
Occupation | Historian |
Organization | The Bronx County Historical Society |
Known for | Histories of The Bronx, Edgar Allan Poe and New York City. |
Notable work | Publications 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]
Lloyd Ultan and Dr. Gary Hermalyn, two authorities on Bronx history
If any group of writers knows the Bronx, it's these five local authors.