Background
Schwartz, Abraham was born on June 13, 1916 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Lena (Swoff) Schwartz.
Schwartz, Abraham was born on June 13, 1916 in New York City. Son of Nathan and Lena (Swoff) Schwartz.
Bachelor of Specialized Studies, College City New York, 1936. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute Technology, 1937, Doctor of Philosophy, 1939.
Research assistant Institute Advanced Study, Princeton, 1939-1941. Instructor, then assistant professor Pennsylvania State University, 1941-1948. Member of faculty College City New York, 1948-1984, professor mathematics, 1966-1984, department chairman, 1964-1966, dean School General Studies, 1966-1970, provost, 1970-1971.
Board managers
New Jersey Young Men's Christian Association, 1959-1984, president, 1972-1984.
Member Mathematics Association American (Board of Governors 1966-1969), American Mathematics Society, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Xi.
Married Sylvia Paymer, June 16, 1940. Children: Ina Barbara (Mistress Lewis Heafitz), Susan Doris (Mistress Lewis Steinberg), Margery Helen (Mistress Gerald Goldman).