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Ruth Abernathy papers, 1921-1975
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Abernathy, Ruth, 1908-
- Title
- Ruth Abernathy papers
- Dates
- 1921-1975 (inclusive)19211975
- Quantity
- 15.4 cubic feet (12 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 2474
- Summary
- Professor of health and physical education for women, University of Washington
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Ruth Abernathy (1908-1987) was Professor of Health and Physical Education for Women at the University of Washington. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma then went on to receive her Master of Arts (1931) and her PhD (1943) from Columbia University. She was president of the American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation from 1954-1956 and was a recipient of their award, the Gulick Award, in 1965. She was also professor and chairman of the Department of Health and Physical Education for Women at the University of Washington, 1966-1972 and chair of the University of Washington Senate, 1971-1972. She was also a member of the National Education Association, and American Public Health Association.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Correspondence, financial records, legal documents, speeches and writings, conference and convention records, notes, reprints, publications, and subject series.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 2474-001, Ruth Abernathy papers, 1930-1973
- Accession No. 2474-002, Ruth Abernathy papers, 1961-1973
- Accession No. 2474-003, Ruth Abernathy papers, 1921-1975
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Accession No. 2474-001: Ruth Abernathy papers, 1930-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, financial records, legal documents, speeches and writings, conference and convention records and subject series, cs. 1930-1973
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ruth Abernathy, 1975-09-01
| Container(s) | Description | Dates | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box | Accession | ||
| 1 | 2474-001 | General Correspondence |
approximately 1935-1975 |
| 1 | 2474-001 | Financial Records |
|
| 1 | 2474-001 | Legal Documents |
|
| 1-2 | 2474-001 | Speeches and Writings |
1930-1973 |
| 2 | 2474-001 | Conferences and Conventions |
|
| 2 | 2474-001 | Miscellaneous |
|
| 2 | 2474-001 | Subject Series A-Na |
|
| 3 | 2474-001 | Subject Series Ne-U |
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| 4 | 2474-001 | Subject Series W |
|
| 4 | 2474-001 | American Public Health Association, School Health
Section, Resolutions Committee |
1964 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | American School Health Association, Committee on Study
Committees |
1967-1969 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | American School Health Association, Research Council,
Committee on Journal Research Supplements |
1963-1965 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | Joint Committee on Health Problems in
Education |
1957-1960 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | National Education Association, American Association for
Health, Physical Education and Recreation |
1954-1973 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | National Education Association, American Association for
Health, Physical Education and Recreation, School Health Education Study,
Advisory Committee |
1960-1969 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | Washington, State Advisory Committee for Physical
Education and Recreation |
1967-1969 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | Washington University, Ad Hoc Committee on Physical
Education |
1968-1970 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | Washington University, Advisory Committee on Intramural
Athletics |
1966-1969 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | Washington University, Arts and Sciences College,
College Council |
1967-1972 |
| 4 | 2474-001 | Washington University, Faculty Senate |
1967-1973 |
| 5-6 | 2474-001 | Washington University, Physical and Health Education
School, Department for Women |
1966-1973 |
| 6 | 2474-001 | Washington University, Steering Committee on the Effects
of Discrimination on Children and Youth |
1967 |
Accession No. 2474-002: Ruth Abernathy papers, 1961-1973Return to Top
Scope and Content: Correspondence, notes, speeches and writings, reprints, ca. 1961-1973.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ruth Abernathy, 1975-12-01
Accession No. 2474-003: Ruth Abernathy papers, 1921-1975Return to Top
Scope and Content: General correspondence, speeches and writings, reports, publications, 1921-1975.
Restrictions on Access: No restrictions on access.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Ruth Abernathy, 1976-09-21
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- College teachers--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Health education--Washington (State)--Seattle
- Physical education and training--Study and teaching--Washington (State)--Seattle
- University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)
Personal Names
- Abernathy, Ruth, 1908- --Archives
- Abernathy, Ruth, 1908---Archives
- Scott, John V. (Jack)
Corporate Names
- American Association for Health, Physical Education, and Recreation--Employees
- University of Washington. Department of Health and Physical Education for Women--Faculty
- University of Washington. Faculty Senate
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Allen, Catherine L (creator)
- Brownell, C. L (creator)
- Hubbard, E. Vickery (creator)
- Kennedy, Edward M. (Edward Moore), 1932-2009 (creator)
- Lynn, Minnie L (creator)
- Miller, Donna M (creator)
- Oberteuffer, Delbert (creator)
- Williams, Jesse F (creator)
Corporate Names
- American Association for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (creator)
- University of Washington. University Archives
