Background
Hamilton, Eleanor Leigh was born on October 6, 1909 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Kenneth and Clara Belle (Cunningham) Poorman.
Hamilton, Eleanor Leigh was born on October 6, 1909 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Daughter of Kenneth and Clara Belle (Cunningham) Poorman.
Bachelor of Arts Oregon, 1930. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1939. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1955.
Director girl reserves, Young Women’s Christian Association, San Jose, California, 1930-1932; director, founder, Hamilton School, Inc., New York City, 1933-1948; director, founder, Hamilton School, Inc., Sheffield, Massachusetts, 1948-1983; marriage counselor, sex therapist, Hamilton School, Inc., New York City and Sheffield, 1955-1983; director, founder, Inverness Ridge Counseling Center, Inverness, California, 1983-1993. Cons. Institute for Advanced Study of Sex, San Francisco, since 1979, Pt. Reyes Light, Pt. Reyes Station, California, since 1986.
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Fellow American Association Marriage and Family Therapists. Diplomate American College Sexology. Member Society for Scientific Study of Sex, American Society Journalists and Authors, American Federation television and Radio Artists, Soroptomist (vice president Pt.
Reyes Station chapter 1988-1989), Garden Club.
Married Albert Edward Hamilton, August 12, 1932, (wid. 1969); children: Heather, Mark, Wendy, April.