H. Arthur Klein
H. Arthur Klein was a multifaceted writer and educator with a diverse academic background. He earned a bachelor's degree in arts from Leland Stanford Junior University and a master's degree from Occidental College, furthering his studies at institutions like UCLA and universities in Berlin. Klein was married to fellow author and editor Mina Klein, and together they produced a range of written works spanning topics such as surfing, history, science, and art. In addition to his writing career, which included contributions to newspapers and feature articles, Klein was involved in various literary and cultural organizations, including the Authors' League of America and the National Association of Science Writers. He had a keen interest in swimming, surfing, diving, music, travel, and art. Notably, Klein and his wife co-authored biographies of artists Peter Bruegel and Kaethe Kollwitz, with Klein also producing a film about Bruegel in 1963. His commitment to arts and education is reflected in his memberships in organizations supporting libraries and the arts.
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H. Arthur Klein
Writer
- Born: c. 1907
- Birthplace: New York, New York
- Died: c. 1989
Biography
H. Arthur Klein was educated at Leland Stanford Junior University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in arts, and he attended Occidental College where he received a master’s degree. Also, Klein studied at the graduate level at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), the University of Berlin, and the Handelshochschule in Berlin. He was married to fellow author and editor Mina Klein. He wrote for newspapers, written feature articles, and did publicity work. In addition to writing, Klein’s interests included swimming, surfing, diving, music, travel, and art.
Klein belonged to several literary organizations including the Authors’ League of America and the National Association of Science Writers. He was also a member of the American Civil Liberties Union, the Friends of the University of California at Los Angeles Library, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Klein was also a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society.
Klein, in collaboration with his wife, Mina Klein, wrote or edited works on a variety of topics, including surfing, Israel, Hitler, lasers, architecture, holography, and electrochemistry. Also, Klein and his wife wrote biographies of the artists Peter Bruegel and Kaethe Kollwitz. In 1963, Klein was the producer of a film about Bruegel.