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Zolbrod, Leon M., 1930-
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Leon M. Zolbrod earned a Ph.D. from Columbia University and first came to UBC's Department of Asian Studies as a visiting professor of Japanese history and literature in 1967. Zolbrod joined the faculty the following year. His interest in studying the literature of Japan developed from his duties as a member of the U.S. army of occupation in 1948. Zolbrod wrote numerous articles and books on the subject of Japanese literature and history.