Seymour Studies Genetics
Seymour wanted to go to medical school, but he could not afford it. Instead, he went to graduate school at Indiana University to study with H.J. Muller, a Nobel Prize winner in radiation and genetics.
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Shirley Begins Law School
Immediately after her wedding, Shirley started law school at Indiana University where her husband Seymour was working on his Ph. D. There were only a few other women at the law school.
Shirley and Seymour’s Formal Wedding
Shirley’s parents wanted to host a nice wedding complete with a white gown. Her mom handled the details.
Shirley and Seymour Marry
After graduating from NYU, Shirley Schlanger married Seymour Abrahamson in 1953. She was 19 years old.
Graduating College with Honors
Shirley graduated Phi Beta Kappa from New York University in three years.
Shirley and Seymour Get Engaged
Shirley and Seymour became engaged when she was 18. Her father was delighted because he feared she was becoming too educated to attract a man. Her mother liked Seymour but thought that Shirley was too young to marry.
College Friends
Shirley decided to attend New York University because her friend Kitty had a sister who was going to college there.
The Courtship Begins
Shirley began dating Seymour during her senior year of high school, while he was finishing Rutgers University in New Jersey.