Ruth Sherman Tolman

Ruth Sherman Tolman
Ruth Sherman Tolman
Born	Ruth Sherman; October 9, 1893; Washington, Indiana, U.S.
Died	September 18, 1957 (aged 63); Pasadena, California, U.S.
Education	University of California, Los Angeles (BA); Occidental College (MA); University of California, Berkeley (PhD);
Occupation(s)	Psychologist, Professor
Spouse	Richard C. Tolman (m. 1924; died 1948)

Ruth Tolman (née Sherman; October 9, 1893 – September 18, 1957) was an American psychologist and professor. She is known for her work on post-traumatic stress disorder and for her close relationship with J. Robert Oppenheimer, head of the Manhattan Project.

Ruth Sherman Tolman
Born	Ruth Sherman (1893-10-09)October 9, 1893 Washington, Indiana, U.S.
Died	September 18, 1957(1957-09-18) (aged 63) Pasadena, California, U.S.
Education	University of California, Los Angeles (BA) Occidental College (MA) University of California, Berkeley (PhD)
Occupation(s)	Psychologist, Professor
Spouse	Richard C. Tolman (m. 1924; died 1948)