Ruth Webb Park papers

Collection

Identifier: MS-0591

Staff Only

Collection Overview

Abstract

The Ruth Park Papers, dating from 1916 to 1980, primarily documents Ruth Park's activities throughout her life with the Camp Fire Girls organization with membership cards, certificates, programs, and other printed material.

Dates

Creation: 1916-1980

Extent

.42 Cubic Feet (1 legal manuscript box and two oversize certificates)

Creator

Park, Ruth Webb (Person)

Scope and Contents

The material associated with Ruth Webb Park and her daughter, Mary Esther Park document the typical activities of the Camp Fire Girls organization on the level of both the participant and adult leader. While the collection is sparse in content it represents many of the facets of the organization goals emphasizing teamwork, health and social activities, and outdoor education, as typified by the organization "watchword" Wohelo, made up of the first letters of the words, "work", "health", and "love".

Biographical / Historical

Ruth Webb Park (Mrs. J.A. Park) and her daughter Mary Esther Park were a mother and daughter active in the Camp Fire Girls organization in the Columbus, Ohio area. Although not much information is available about them personally, from the material of the collection they were involved as a Camp Fire Girl and Guardian (Leader) from the early decades of the 20th century through to the Camp Fire Girls 70th anniversary in 1980.

Conditions Governing Access

No known access restrictions.

Conditions Governing Use

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