Collection inventory
Ruth Colvin Papers
A description of the collection at Syracuse University
The adult education holdings are collectively known as the
Alexander N. Charters Library of Resources for Educators of Adults.
Finding aid created by: MRC
Date: 7 Nov 2011
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Revision history:
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| 10 Jul 2017 |
audiovisual inventory added (PJM) |
| 07 Sep 2017 |
audiovisual inventory updated (PJM) |
| 28 Nov 2022 |
audiovisual inventory updated (IRP) |
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Overview of the Collection
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| Creator: |
Colvin, Ruth J. |
| Title: |
Ruth Colvin Papers |
| Dates: |
circa 1980-2010 |
| Quantity: |
2 linear ft. |
| Abstract: |
American literacy advocate and author. Collection includes videotapes, clippings,
slides, and presentations and publications by Colvin.
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| Language: |
English |
| Repository: |
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
222 Waverly Avenue
Syracuse, NY 13244-2010
https://library.syracuse.edu/special-collections-research-center |
Biographical History
Ruth Johnson Colvin (1917- ) is an American literacy advocate and author, and the
founder of the non-profit organization Literacy Volunteers of America (LVA). Colvin
founded LVA in Syracuse, New York in 1962 with the goal of training tutors in reading
and English as a Second Language (ESL) to combat illiteracy; although the original
focus was the local community, the organization expanded its work across the United
States and then internationally. In 2002 the company merged with Laubach Literacy
International (LLI). LLI was also founded in Syracuse, in 1955 by Frank C. Laubach,
and its philosophy of "Each one teach one" shared LVA's focus on teaching new readers
to teach others. The new organization, named ProLiteracy Worldwide, funds or supports
literacy efforts of various kinds in all 50 states as well as countries in Asia, Africa,
Latin America, and the Middle East. As of 2010 the company had 330 programs in
42 states with over 100,000 volunteers and students
Colvin has received dozens of awards for her work in combating illiteracy. In December
of 2006, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian
honor.
Scope and Contents of the Collection
The Ruth Colvin Papers consists of videotapes, clippings, slides, and presentations and publications by
Colvin.
Arrangement of the Collection
The collection is unprocessed and remains in original order.
Restrictions
Access Restrictions:
The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact
Special Collections Research Center for more information. In addition, the collection
is fully restricted until the death of the donor. Until such time, written permission
of the donor is required for access to the collection.
Use Restrictions:
Written permission must be obtained from SCRC and
all relevant rights holders before publishing quotations, excerpts or images from
any
materials in this collection.
Related Material
Special Collections Research Center is also the repository of the Laubach Literacy International Records and the Frank C. Laubach Collection.
Subject Headings
Persons
Colvin, Ruth J.
Corporate Bodies
Literacy Volunteers of America.
Subjects
English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers.
Literacy -- Developing countries.
Literacy -- United States.
New literates, Writing for.
Genres and Forms
Audiocassettes.
Audiotapes.
Clippings (information artifacts)
Compact discs.
Textbooks.
Videotapes.
Occupations
Teachers.
Administrative Information
Preferred Citation
Preferred citation for this material is as follows:
Ruth Colvin Papers,
Special Collections Research Center,
Syracuse University Libraries
Acquisition Information
Gift of Ruth Colvin, 2011.
Table of Contents
Audiovisual materials
Inventory
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Audiovisual materials |
| Box 1 |
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25 Year Recognition of LVA [Literacy Volunteers of America] by Channel 5 09/17/1987
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0013)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 1 |
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Hour Mag. Ruth Colvin
(VHS)
(ID#: colvin_r_0018)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 1 |
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IESC “1992 Frank Pace Award” 07/09/1993
(VHS; running time 20:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0015)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
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IESC “Frank Pace Award” 04/01/1992
(VHS; running time 15:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0014)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 1 |
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[illegible title] May 18 [no year]; May 25 [no year]
(Audio cassette)
(ID#: colvin_r_0020)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 2 |
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Improving Lives through Literacy (SSC360 Rewind)
(DVD)
(ID#: colvin_r_0021)
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In the Beginning was the Word: Teaching Reading & Writing Through the Bible, Training
Video
(VHS; running time 47:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0017)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 3 |
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India: A Land of Contrasts undated
(1/4 inch audio tape)
(ID#: colvin_r_0002)
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M11-127 Box 1 |
| Box 3 |
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India: The Spirit of Sharing undated
- perhaps audio to a film
(1/4 inch audio tape)
(ID#: colvin_r_0003)
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M11-127 Box 1 |
| Box 2 |
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International Journals, International Slide Presentations, International Reports
(CD)
(ID#: colvin_r_0001)
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M11-127 Box 1 |
| Box 2 |
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International Journals, Reports, Scripts of slide presentations
(CD)
(ID#: colvin_r_0004)
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M11-127 Box 1 |
| Box 2 |
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Interview with Nancy Duffy; Ruth Colvin / Medal of Excellence 05/21/1984
(U-matic: SP; running time 18:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0009)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 1 |
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Literacy Volunteer Award 06/30/1987
- Full Program Presentation
(VHS)
(ID#: colvin_r_0010)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 1 |
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Literacy Volunteers Special - Ruth & Bob Colvin 02/27/1981
(VHS)
(ID#: colvin_r_0005)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
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National Women’s Hall Of Fame: 1993 Honors Ceremonies 10/09/1993
- at Seneca Falls Presbyterian Church
(VHS; running time 136:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0016)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
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Newsmaker: Ruth Colvin 08/10/1987
(VHS)
(ID#: colvin_r_0012)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 1 |
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Ruth [Colvin] Presentation Award 06/30/1987
(VHS)
(ID#: colvin_r_0011)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
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S.U. [Syracuse University] Graduation 05/12/1984
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0007)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
| Box 2 |
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South Africa 1984
- note on case: "Video for Mrs. Colvin"
(U-matic: SP; running time 20:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0006)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
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[Syracuse University] Graduation 05/12/1984
(VHS; running time 120:00)
(ID#: colvin_r_0008)
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M11-127 Box 2 |
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[untitled]
(VHS)
(ID#: colvin_r_0019)
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M11-127 Box 2 |