Elling Eide

Elling Oliver Eide (August 22, 1935 - January 2, 2012) was an anthropologist. The Elling Eide Center is in Sarasota, Florida.[1][2] It includes a nature preserve and a library for China studies.[3] He amassed a large collection of Chinese books.[4]

Eide was born in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated Suma Cum Laude from Harvard in 1957. He served in the United States Marine Corps reaching the rank of Lieutenant. He became an educator and translated works from Chinese including poetry. He also had an interest in horticulture.[5]

The Elling Eide Center's land manager, Lee Amos, received an award for his work to improve and restore natural ecosystems.[6]

References

  1. ^ "The Elling Eide Center Is One of Sarasota's Hidden Treasures". Sarasota Magazine.
  2. ^ "Amid the Spanish Moss of Florida, a Treasure Chest of Chinese Literature (Published 2017)". The New York Times. 8 April 2017.
  3. ^ Fordin, Spencer (August 17, 2022). "Elling Eide Center brings a unique focus on Chinese culture". Your Observer.
  4. ^ Johnson, Ian (April 8, 2017). "One man's passion created astonishing trove of Chinese literature in southern Florida". The Seattle Times.
  5. ^ "Elling Eide Obituary - IL". Chicago Tribune. January 29, 2012.
  6. ^ https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/local/2025/12/08/elling-eide-center-land-manager-honored-for-conservation-achievements/87563691007/
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