Ruth Abernathy papers, 1921-1975

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Abernathy, Ruth, 1908-
Title
Ruth Abernathy papers
Dates
1921-1975 (inclusive)
Quantity
15.4 cubic feet (12 boxes)
Collection Number
2474
Summary
Professor of health and physical education for women, University of Washington
Repository
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.

Request at UW

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

7.70 cubic ft. (6 boxes)

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
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

3.85 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

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

3.85 cubic ft. (3 boxes)

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

  • 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