Background
Anderson, Helene Masslo was born on April 26, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin and Goldie (Levine) Masslo.
Latin American literature educator
Anderson, Helene Masslo was born on April 26, 1927 in New York City. Daughter of Benjamin and Goldie (Levine) Masslo.
Bachelor, Brooklyn College, 1947. Master of Arts, Syracuse University, 1952. Doctor of Philosophy, Syracuse University, 1961.
Instructor Spanish Public School 282, Brooklyn, 1947—1948. Teaching assistant, instructor Spanish Syracuse University, 1948—1952. Administrative secretary to vice president for Latin American Johnson & Johnson International, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1952—1953.
Bibliographer for handbook of Latin American studies Library. Congress Hispanic Foundation, Washington, 1953—1956. Adjunct and associate professor Spanish department New York University, 1961—1988, director undergraduate studies Spanish department, 1972—1982, chair, 1983—1993, professor Spanish, since 1988.
Manuscript consultant Newberry Press, Chicago, 1986. Consultant Latin American literature Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn, 1990. Member Latin American Fulbright selection committee Council for International Education, New York City, 1989, 92.
Member advisory board Children's School of Science, Woods Hole, Massachusetts, 1974-1976. Instructor operation talent Teaneck (New Jersey) Public Schools, 1976-1978. Member fair housing council Teaneck Fair Housing, 1976-1982.
Member Modern Language Association, International Institute Ibero-American Literature, International Association of Hispanists, American Society Spanish Institute.
Married James Leroy, June 11, 1950. Children: David, Judith Masslo.