Background
Rohrlich, Ruby was born on June 7, 1913 in Montreal, Canada. Daughter of Maurice and Elise (Haimovici) Rohrlich.
Rohrlich, Ruby was born on June 7, 1913 in Montreal, Canada. Daughter of Maurice and Elise (Haimovici) Rohrlich.
Bachelor cum laude, New York University, 1940. Doctor of Philosophy in Anthropology, New York University, 1969. Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Rehabilitation, Adelphi University, 1962.
Office manager, Parkinson, Joncas, Montreal, 1930-1935; propaganda analyst, Office War Information, New York City, 1940-1942; teacher, Levittown (New York) School District, 1954-1962; speech pathologist, Levittown (New York) School District, 1962-1967; anthropologist, CUNY, New York, 1969-1983; anthropologist, George Washington University, Washington, since 1995.
Fellow American Anthropological Association. Member Washington Association Professional Anthropologists, Association for Anthropology and Gerontology, International Interdisciplinary Congress for Women, Older Women's League, National Council Senior Citizens.
Married Milton G. Leavitt, August 31, 1935 (divorced 1975). Children: Michael, Matthew.