Richard L. Rubin ’51

Richard L. Rubin ’51, of Purchase, N.Y.; Jan. 25. After a successful career in textiles, he earned his PhD from Columbia and became a professor of political science at Swarthmore College in 1979. During his 30-year tenure, he authored numerous papers and books, including Jewish in America: Living George Washington’s Promise. Involved in the arts, he was the founding president of the Dedalus Foundation. He was an avid competitive golfer and achieved the title of club champion at Quaker Ridge Golf Club in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Helene Rice-Rubin ’51; four children, including Steven ’74 and Laurie Rubin Spangle ’83, ’84 AM; nine grandchildren, including Dylan Spangle ’16, ’17 ScM; and six great-grandchildren.