Collection context
Summary
- Title:
- Ruby Johnson Swartzlow Papers
- Dates:
- 1928-1986
- Creators:
- Swartzlow, Ruby Johnson. Lassen, Peter, 1800-1859.
- Abstract:
- Extent:
- Items: 5 boxes Linear Feet: 2.33
- Language:
- Preferred citation:
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Ruby Johnson Swartzlow Papers. California State University, Chico
Background
- Scope and content:
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This collection of Ruby Swartzlow’s papers include a variety of items, most regarding her research on Peter Lassen and the publication of her book entitled, “Lassen: His Life and Legacy.” Included are her publications in various journals, personal and business correspondence, research notes, photographs, books, travel brochures and newspaper articles. Also included are publication proofs and a published copy of her book.
- Biographical / historical:
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Ruby Johnson Swartzlow, born in Wisconsin, received her M.A. degree in American History from the University of Missouri. She married her husband, Carl Swartzlow, in 1925 and a few years later the couple moved to California where Carl became a park naturalist at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Ruby began research on Peter Lassen during this time. The couple moved to Paradise, California in 1955 after Carl retired from the park service. Ruby began to write a book on Peter Lassen in the 1960s while also teaching a course on Northern California history in the Adult Education Department at Paradise High School.
- Acquisition information:
- Joan McDougal, September 13, 1996.
Indexed terms
About this collection guide
- Date Prepared:
- 1928-1986
- Date Encoded:
- This finding aid was produced using Record Express for OAC5 on July 14, 2025, 2:54 p.m.
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Collection is open for research without restriction.
- Terms of access:
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The library can only claim physical ownership of the collection. Users are responsible for satisfying any claimants of literary property.
- Preferred citation:
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Ruby Johnson Swartzlow Papers. California State University, Chico
- Location of this collection:
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California State University, Chico, Special Collections Meriam Library400 West First StreetChico, CA 95929-0295, US
- Contact:
- (530) 898-6603