Background
Seigel, Leila Ruth was born on June 1, 1918 in New York City. Arrived in Switzerland, 1962. Daughter of Charles G. and Charlotte (Brenner) Seigel.
advocate activist organization representative
Seigel, Leila Ruth was born on June 1, 1918 in New York City. Arrived in Switzerland, 1962. Daughter of Charles G. and Charlotte (Brenner) Seigel.
Bachelor, New York University, 1939. Master in Social Sciences, New School for Social Research, New York City, 1944.
Representative, Office of War Information, London, Brussels, 1944; New York correspondent, Le Peuple, Brussels, 1947-1950; New York correspondent, Le Populaire, Paris, 1952-1955; organizer, Cmty. and Social Agilysys Union Loc. 1707, New York City, 1955-1962; public relations director, World Organization for Rehabilitation through Training Union, Geneva, 1962-1974; non-governmental representative United Nations, International Council Jewish Women, Geneva, since 1975; president, International Council Jewish Women, Geneva, 1984-1987.
Political activist Americans for Democratic Action, New York City, 1946-1962. Member Mu Sigma Honorary Society.