Ruth Kohrt papers

Collection — Folder: 1

Identifier: IWA1158

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Scope and Contents

The Ruth Kohrt papers date from 1997 to 2002 and measure 0.25 linear inches. The papers contain newspaper clippings and local newsletters about Kohrt's life and writings.

Dates

Existence: 1997-2002

Creator

Kohrt, Ruth (1921-2012) (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

The papers are open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa.

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Biographical / Historical

Ruth Kohrt was born into the pioneer family of George and Sadie (Merrill) Davis of Webb, Iowa on August 27, 1921. She graduated from Iowa State Teachers College and Augustana College, and went on to a 42-year career in Iowa and Minnesota schools, teaching in settings from one-room schools through town highschool. She married Francis Kohrt in 1942 and lived in Rock Rapids, Iowa all of her married life. In 1995, after Francis died, she retired to Des Moines. After retiring, she wrote five novels. "Nine Months at $90" tells how she earned $90 and spent $100 teaching in a one-room school, where she commuted on a horse. "Armon's Apples" tells the story of her pioneer grandfather and his homesteading near Webb. Two of her other books depict pioneer life in Northwest Iowa, one from the point-of-view of a talking house.

Extent

0.25 linear inches

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, newspaper clippings, and publications including "Nine Months at $90," "Armon's Apples," and "From a Test Tube with Love," by Ruth Kohrt.