Background
Schwartz, Robert J. was born on October 2, 1917 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Helen (Morvay) Schwartz.
Schwartz, Robert J. was born on October 2, 1917 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Helen (Morvay) Schwartz.
Bachelor of Science, City College of New York, 1940. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1943. Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, American University, Washington, 1957.
Director division international statistics, United States Treasurer Department, Washington, 1941-1953; economist, Columbia Pictures Corporation, New York City, 1953; senior vice president, Amalgamated Bank of New York, New York City, 1954-1962; vice president, Israel Discount Bank Ltd., New York City, 1962-1966; senior fund analyst, Bache & Company Inc., New York City, 1966-1969; adjunct associate professor, Baruch College, New York City, 1969-1989; senior vice president, Smith Barney Shearson Inc., New York City, since 1990.
Board of directors SANE/FREEZE, New York City, since 1961, Social Investment Forum, Washington, since 1982. Treasurer Advocates for Children, New York City, since 1974. Treasurer, trustee Economists Allied for Arms Reduction, New York City, since 1989.
Member Friends of China, since 1971. Captain United States Marine Corps, 1944-1946. Member International Association University President's (steering commission since 1991), National Emergency Civil Liberties Union.
Son of; married Beatrice Shiner, June 27, 1941 (divorced 1962). 1 child, Robert J. Junior. Married Josephine Diaz, January 29, 1967.