Background
Edelman, Nathan was born on March 29, 1911 in Paris, France. Son of Abel and Sarah (Podvidz) Edelman.
Edelman, Nathan was born on March 29, 1911 in Paris, France. Son of Abel and Sarah (Podvidz) Edelman.
Brought to the United States, 1922, naturalized, 1927. Student Sorbonne, 1930-1931. Bachelor of Arts, College City New York, 1932, Master of Science, 1934.
Doctor of Philosophy., Columbia, 1945.
1 daughter, Jean L. (deceased). Instructor French, College City New York, 1932-1943, Hamilton College, 1943-1944. Instructor French, Columbia, 1944-1948, assistant professor, 1948-1954, associate professor, 1954-1956.
Professor, chairman Romance langs. Johns Hopkins, 1956-1966. Professor French, Columbia University, 1966-1971, department chairman French and Romance philology, 1968-1971.
Member Modern Language Association American, American Association Teachers French, Societe d’Etude du Dix-Septieme Siecle, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Lily J. Podvidz, May 30, 1936.