Background
Wright, Ruth Caldwell was born on September 18, 1898 in Sheldon, Illinois, United States. Daughter of John Leroy and Carolyn (Rudin) Caldwell.
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Ruth Caldwell Wright
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Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1927; AM, Columbia, 1935; Doctor of Education, Columbia, 1942.
Career
Business manager, teacher, Teintsin (China) Women's Hospital, 1922-1927; assistant dean women, University of Illinois, 1927-1930; advisory to women, City College of New York, 1930-1936; dean women, City College of New York, 1936-1942; dean students, City College of New York, 1942-1963; director, Baruch Student Center, 1959-1963; director, Bi-National Center, Veintiane, 1963-1965; director, Taipel, Taiwan, from 1965; attache, American India, 1952-1953. Consultant United States Technology Cooperative Mission in India, 1952-1955, Visitation Universities of India, 1949-1950. Consultant India Inter-University Seminary, 1950.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Association of University Women, National Education Association, American Personnel Guidance Association, Asia Society, Alpha Gamma Delta, Beta Gamma Sigma, Kappa Delta Pi, Pi Lambda Theta, Pilot Club, National Arts CLub.
Connections
Married Russell P. Wright, February 1, 1930.
