Wanda Chrusciel

Medical literature analyst and translator

Born Lwow, Poland; came to U.S., 1956; daughter of Antoni and Waleria (Stronska).

Education: Master of Arts (M.A.), Polish University Abroad, London (United Kingdom), 1967; Master of Science (M.S.), Columbia University School of Library Science, New York City., 1972.

Career: medical literature analyst, Institute of Contemporary Russian Studies, Fordham University, New York City, 1959-63; assistant periodical librarian, New York Academy of Medicine, 1963-64, periodical librarian, Cornell University Medical College Librarian, New York City, 1963-73; indexer and translator, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda (MD), 1974-93; medical translator, Rockland Technical Services, New City (NY), 1982-83; retired.

Member of: Medical Library Association; Polish Assistance - Polska Bratnia Pomoc.

Served with: Polish Women's Naval Service, petty officer, 1945-48.

Affiliation: Roman Catholic.

Languages: Polish, English, Russian.

Hobbies: dress designing.

From: "Who's Who in Polish America" 1st Edition 1996-1997, Boleslaw Wierzbianski editor; Bicentennial Publishing Corporation, New York, NY, 1996