David S. North ’51

David died April 26, 2024.

He came to Princeton from Morristown (N.J.) High School. He majored in politics, was the managing editor of The Daily Princetonian, and was a member of Whig-Clio and Prospect Club. David roomed with Wilbur Holleman ’53 and William Torrey.

After graduation, as a Fulbright scholar, David earned a master’s degree in political science and public administration at Victoria University, New Zealand. He went on to become an internationally recognized authority in the field of immigration policy and labor markets. For more than 55 years he conducted public-policy research, testified before Congress, and published reports contributing to the public debate.

David is survived by his wife of 45 years, Ruth Blau; three sons from an earlier marriage, Gregory, Jeffrey, and Rodney; and stepchildren Amy and Bruce Robertson.