Ruth Gruber

Ruth Gruber (September 30, 1911 – November 17, 2016) was an American journalist, photographer, writer, humanitarian and a former United States government official. She served as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Interior during World War II. She worked for the New York Post and for the New York Herald.

Ruth Gruber
Ruth Gruber (2007)
Ruth Gruber (2007)
Born(1911-09-30)September 30, 1911
New York City, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 17, 2016(2016-11-17) (aged 105)
New York City, New York, U.S.
OccupationJournalist, photographer, writer, humanitarian, U.S. government official

Gruber was born in New York City. She studied at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.[1] Gruber died at her home in New York City on November 17, 2016, aged 105.[2]

References

  1. Breaking Ground: Dr. Ruth Gruber Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine (womenworking.com)
  2. Robert D. McFadden (November 17, 2016). "Ruth Gruber, a Fearless Chronicler of the Jewish Struggle, Dies at 105". The New York Times. Retrieved November 17, 2016.

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