Series VIII: Ruth Scott papers, 1917-2009
Scope and Contents
This series consists of correspondence, clippings, articles, awards, certificates, photographs, and legal documents documenting the life and work of Ruth Jury Scott.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found in 1917-2009
Creator
- From the Collection: Lear, Linda J., 1940- (Person)
- From the Collection: Carson, Rachel, 1907-1964 (Person)
- From the Collection: Briggs, Shirley A. (Shirley Ann), 1918-2004 (Artist, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Some restrictions on interviews (Series II.B) and Linda Lear's correspondence (Series V.B). Please contact Lear Center staff for details. The audiovisual material may only be accessed in the reading room.
Biographical / Historical
Ruth Jury Scott(1909-2003) was a western Pennsylvania environmentalist and associate of Rachel Carson. Scott was active in the conservation movements locally in Pennsylvannia as well as national campaigns. Scott was instrumental in the preservation of the Rachel Carson Homestead and the creation of the Rachel Carson Council. Scott's archives and personal recollections were an important source for Linda Lear's biography Witness for Nature.
Extent
From the Collection: 34 Linear Feet (57 document boxes, 3 half document boxes, 2 flat boxes, 1 binder)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives Repository
Connecticut College
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New London CT 06320 United States
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