Swanson [Wright]--Ruth [Class of 1911; English Faculty]

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1 Death ends Wright family's long association with ISTC
Alumnus 27:3, p.26

Eliza Jane Rawstern Wright died April 8, 1943; obituary.
2 Mrs. D. Sands Wright
Alumnus 16:4, p.19 		Visited her son Joseph and his wife this summer; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wright are directors of physical education at a school in Chicago; daughters Ruth and Luella made trip to West Coast.
3 Alumni pay reverent tribute to "First Teacher"
Alumnus 16:1, p.1

Professor David Sands Wright died at his home October 30, 1931, following stroke; biographical sketch; tributes; also tribute to Professor Melvin F. Arey; photo.
4 David Sands Wright, 84
Public Relations News Release 1931:94, p.1

Passed away on October 20; biography included.
5 Mrs. R. J. Swanson
Alumnus 15:3, p.26 		The former Ruth Wright, of Villisca, Iowa, visited with her parents, Professor and Mrs. Wright, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, the latter part of May.
6 Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Swanson
Alumnus 14:3, p.32 		The former Ruth Wright, and R. J. Swanson, of Villisca, Iowa, announce the birth of a daughter, Ruth Elena. Ruth is the daughter of Professor and Mrs. David S. Wright, of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
7 Luella Margaret Swanson
Alumni News Letter 6:4, p.8

Luella Margaret Swanson is born to J. R. Swanson and Ruth Wright-Swanson on August 4 ,1922.
8 Mr. and Mrs. D. Sands Wright
College Eye 11:13, p.8

Visited their daughter, Mrs. Ralph Swanson, and Mrs. W. C. Radcliffe in Red Oak.
9 Professor Wright's daughter
College Eye 10:17, p.3

Daughter and baby visit.
10 Mrs. Ruth Wright Swanson
College Eye 9:5, p.7

Visited her home; married to an attorney on June 29, 1917.
11 Marriages 3
Alumni News Letter 1:1, p.1

Ruth Wright, daughter of D. S. Wright and Eliza Rawstern Wright, married Ralph J. Swanson June 23, 1917
12 Dramatic
Old Gold 0:0, p.201 		Information about the Dramatic Club and some of the shows they put on; photos.
13 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 8:13, p.6 		Ruth Wright to begin teaching in the Department of English for the winter term; Alice Dixon will work more hours.
14 Philos banquet Alpha Society
College Eye 7:24, p.1 		Annual Philo-Alpha banquet was held at the Oxford Hotel; six toasts were given.
15 Y. W. C. A. membership banquet
College Eye 7:17, p.7 		Program description; discussed the founding of the Y. W. C. A.
16 Alphas and Philos have most successful party ever
College Eye 7:13, p.2 		Held a party and acted like kids.
17 Faculty appointments for winter
College Eye 7:13, p.1 		Announces new faculty members.
18 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 7:6, p.7 		Visiting at Red Oak.
19 Declamatory try-out; competition keen; Ruth Egbert Imlay wins first, J. C. Jacobsen second
College Eye 7:5, p.1 		For the first year, contestants were not aided by the elocution department.
20 Society
College Eye 7:4, p.5 		News notes from the literary societies.
21 Ruth Wright
College Eye 6:26, p.6 		Went with her brother Joe to Chicago.
22 Ruth Wright
College Eye 6:24, p.6 		Is staying with her parents on the Hill.
23 At an afternoon party
College Eye 4:15, p.6 		Emma Lambert entertained old Philathea members.
24 Ruth Wright
College Eye 4:15, p.6 		Entertained friends at her home.
25 Several I. S. T. C. alumni
College Eye 4:14, p.6

Visited campus the last day of school; tells where some alumni are working.
26 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 7:6, p.8 		Will spend the summer months with her parents.
27 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 4:2, p.8

Returned to Yankton, South Dakota.
28 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 3:24, p.406 		Spending time at her home on College Hill.
29 Mrs. D. S. Wright
College Eye 3:24, p.408 		Entertained a group of faculty women with a dinner at her home.
30 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 3:14, p.248 		Entertained a group of friends at her home; will return to teaching in South Dakota soon.
31 Friends of Ruth Wright
College Eye 3:12, p.214 		Has returned to Yankton, South Dakota, after an injury to her knee was sufficiently healed.
32 Miss Ruth Wright
College Eye 3:9, p.162 		Had to give up her teaching duties in South Dakota due to a major operation, but is hoping to return to work.
33 Mrs. D. S. Wright
College Eye 3:5, p.98 		Was called to Yankton, South Dakota, to care for her daughter Ruth.
34 Prof. Joseph Wright and wife
College Eye 2:15, p.5

Joseph Wright and Ruth Wright spent the holidays at their father's home.
35 Untitled
College Eye 2:2, p.2

Ruth Wright will teach at Yankton College; Marion McFarland Walker entertains YWCA cabinet.
36 Official notes
College Eye 1:26, p.5

Joe and Mabel Wright will run girls camps in New York this summer; J. C. Sanders reappointed warden for another four years at the Fort Madison Penitentiary.
37 Untitled
College Eye 1:1, p.7

Faculty, student and alumni news.
38 Y. W. C. A. notes
College Eye 1:1, p.8

Picnic was held; Miss Niermeyer led first meeting; the Reverend Day spoke at Bible study.
39 Commencement play
College Eye 1:12, p.14

A review of the Commencement play "A School for Scandal", with a roster of cast members.
40 Alpha
Old Gold 0:0, p.193 		Roster of officers and members; words to Alpha songs; recap of the year's events; photo.
41 Photographs of graduates
Old Gold 0:0, p.98 		Photo.
42 Senior Class 1911
Old Gold 0:0, p.56 		Senior class officers.
43 The College Eye
Old Gold 0:0, p.285 		Describes the change of the name from the Normal Eyte to the College Eye; photo.
44 The School for Scandal; seniors at college present play next Monday evening
College Eye 1:11, p.190 		Roster of the cast of the senior class play.
45 Miss Ruth Wright gives recital
College Eye 1:10, p.174 		Ruth Wright gave a reading recital to a very large audience; will complete course in both public speaking and physical training.
46 Announcement
College Eye 1:9, p.152 		Due to space limitations, the newspaper is unable to print the entire account of the reading recital done by Ruth Wright.
47 Alpha hall
College Eye 1:6, p.94 		Members of the Alpha literary societies dressed as members of the Iowa Federation of Suffragettes and debated women's voting rights.
48 The annual concert of the Minnesingers
College Eye 1:1, p.8 		Proposed school songs and campfire songs were performed at the Minnesingers annual concert.
49 Minnesingers will give concert
Normal Eyte 21:22, p.392 		As part of their concert, the Minnesingers Glee Club will perform three songs to help select a school song; winning song will be chosen as the I. S. T. C. song.
50 Alpha Society
Normal Eyte 21:21, p.362 		The Alpha Literary Society held a party in the Gymnasium.
51 "And 'twas a good laugh"
Normal Eyte 21:18, p.313 		The winter play of "The Man Who Came Down" was a success.
52 Mid-Winter Play
Normal Eyte 21:0, p.270

The winter play will be "The Man Who Came Down"; roster of cast members.
53 Mid-winter play
Normal Eyte 21:16, p.270 		The winter play will be "The Man Who Came Down"; roster of cast members.
54 Seniors have Halloween party
Normal Eyte 21:9, p.150 		Describes the entertainment of the Halloween party.
55 The English Club
Normal Eyte 21:8, p.129 		The development of the new English Club; English and Public Speaking departments organize group; elect officers; Professor Lynch delivers paper.
56 At a meeting of the Senior Class
Normal Eyte 21:7, p.123 		Officers were elected to run the class.
57 Miss Lucile Runkle
Normal Eyte 1:13, p.119 		Held a weekend party for some of the Iowa State Teachers College students at her home in Lisbon, Iowa.
58 One of the most pleasant events of the summer
Normal Eyte 21:2, p.28 		House party was thrown over the summer at the home of Maude Miner.
59 Y.M. and Y.W.C.A.
Normal Eyte 21:1, p.16 		Provides a detailed account of the meetings held by the Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A.
60 Alpha
Old Gold 0:0, p.120 		Officers, color, and yell for the Alpha society.
61 Athletics
Old Gold 0:0, p.285 		Information on the sports at Iowa State Teachers College, includes summaries of all football games, the gymnastics season, baseball, basketball and the women's physical training; includes group pictures and schedules.
62 Photo
Old Gold 0:0, p.121 		Photo of the members of the Alpha society.
63 Photo
Old Gold 0:0, p.123 		Photos of Lillian Sharts and the Alpha basketball team.
64 The Teachers Almanac
Old Gold 0:0, p.317 		Creative works and photos of the happenings of Iowa State Teachers College
65 Delphian-Eulalian
Normal Eyte 20:32, p.532 		Hold joint meeting and receive new gavel from Margaret Oliver.
66 Campaign is commenced; Normal Eyte staff for 1910-1911 commences work for subscribers; editor Davis tells plans
Normal Eyte 20:31, p.511 		Glenn Davis outlines his plans.
67 Gym exhibition pleases; first of annual programs is a success; men's exhibit occurs next Saturday
Normal Eyte 20:23, p.391

Description of the demonstration.
68 Next year's staff chosen; Normal Eyte for 1910-1911 will be controlled by Davis, Shillinglaw and Miss Wright
Normal Eyte 20:22, p.363 		Glenn Davis will be editor; Lee Shillinglaw will be business manager; Ruth Wright will be local editor.
69 Physical training exhibition; annual display of regular class work in women's department will be made
Normal Eyte 20:22, p.373

Lengthy program for the women's exhibition.
70 Another double header played; Alphas and Delphians come out winners; two more games to be played
Normal Eyte 20:21, p.355 		Delphians defeat Neos in basketball, 18-7; Alphas defeat Zetas, 33-10.
71 Big double header played; fast basketball games run off; Alphas overwhelm Ossolis; Zetas are too much for Shakes
Normal Eyte 20:19, p.322 		Alphas defeat Ossolis, 26-5. Zetas defeat Shakes, 19-8.
72 Mrs. D. S. Wright
Normal Eyte 20:4, p.60

Is visiting her daughter in Red Oak.
73 Alpha
Old Gold 0:0, p.223 		Brief history, brief stories, and information from the open session; photo.
74 Women's dep't
Old Gold 0:0, p.305 		Description of department of physical education for women, basketball schedule for women's literary groups; photo.
75 Basketball double-header; four girls' societies match teams Friday afternoon-Clios and Alphas fight fiercely
Normal Eyte 19:21, p.324 		Two women's intersociety games played, Zeta over Chresto and Clio over Alpha.
76 Saturday evening
Normal Eyte 19:21, p.335 		May Lydia Wright married William Connor Ratliff at the home of Professor and Mrs. David Sands Wright.
77 Alphas entertain; Shakespearians are feasted by their sisters--unique event
Normal Eyte 19:16, p.244

Alphas and Shakes get together for friendship and entertainment.
78 Society; Shakes-Aristo, Philo, Shake
Normal Eyte 19:15, p.238 		Shakes and Aristos enjoyed Christmas party; Philos have good prospects for the term.
79 Alpha open session; "Princess Kiku" is presented to an overflowing audience. -pretty Japanese romance
Normal Eyte 19:11, p.162

Review of the performance with cast of characters.
80 Alpha Literary Society
Old Gold 0:0, p.176

Members of the Alpha literary society; photo.
81 Intersociety oratory
Old Gold 0:0, p.288 		Record of participants and results of men's and women's contests, 1900-1907; photo.
82 Miss Mabel McNally
Normal Eyte 18:20, p.314 		Minnie Cook accepts basketball challenge.
83 Friday evening the Alphas
Normal Eyte 18:17, p.266 		Held a backwards party at Ruth Wright's home.
84 Two exciting games
Normal Eyte 18:11, p.176 		Emma Paffendorf coached two basketball games this week.
85 The Alpha society
Old Gold 0:0, p.30

Roster of members, officers, and activities; photo.
86 The Alpha Society
Old Gold 0:0, p.207

Roster of members, officers, and activities; photo.
87 One of the pleasant social events of the year
Normal Eyte 13:14, p.221 		YWCA advisory board entertained women of Cedar Falls.
88 Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Wright
Normal Eyte 12:12, p.186 		Visited Mrs. Wright's mother.
89 Mrs. Wright and Ruth
Normal Eyte 9:9, p.211 		Away on a visit.
90 Mrs. Wright and Ruth
Normal Eyte 9:9, p.42 		Visiting relatives.