Rose Marcus

Background

Marcus, Rose was born on March 10, 1925 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Isaac Leib and Sylvia (Deitsch) Slifkin.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Temple University, 1951; certified occupational therapy, University of Pennsylvania, 1955.

Career

Occupational therapist, Philadelphia General Hospital, 1955-1956; occupational therapist, Philadelphia Eastern State Hospital, 1956-1959; artist, Philadelphia, 1960-1970, 76-; supervisor, Sheltered Employment Superior vena cava syndrome, Philadelphia, 1970-1976; vice president, Nuvisions for Disabled Artists, Philadelphia, 1989-1991; president, Nuvisions for Disabled Artists, Philadelphia, 1991-1993; administrator, Nuvisions for Disabled Artists, Philadelphia, since 1993.

Achievements

• Rose Marcus has been listed as a noteworthy Art association administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Regional Comprehensive Health Planning Council, 1970-1976, Health Systems Agency, Philadelphia, 1976, Sheltered Employment Superior vena cava syndrome, Philadelphia, 1976-1990. Board directors District 10 Health Center, Philadelphia, 1995-1996.

Interests

• Avocations: playing piano, animals.

Connections

Married Albert Marcus, October 12, 1958 (deceased 1983). Companion Arthur Wishnetz.

Father:

Isaac Leib Slifkin

Mother:

Sylvia (Deitsch) Slifkin

Spouse:

Albert Marcus