]> colvin_r Ruth Colvin Papers A description of the collection at Syracuse University MRCThe adult education holdings are collectively known as the . &su_name; &su_address; 7 Nov 2011 Michele Combs7 Nov 2011 English 10 Jul 2017 - audiovisual inventory added (PJM) 07 Sep 2017 - audiovisual inventory updated (PJM) 28 Nov 2022 - audiovisual inventory updated (IRP) Overview of the Collection &su_name; &su_address; Colvin, Ruth J. Ruth Colvin Papers circa 1980-2010 2 linear ft. American literacy advocate and author. Collection includes videotapes, clippings, slides, and presentations and publications by Colvin. 3647885 English 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.

Related Material

&scrc_name; is also the repository of the Laubach Literacy International Records and the Frank C. Laubach Collection.

Subject and Genre Headings Adult education Colvin, Ruth J. Literacy Volunteers of America. English language -- Study and teaching -- Foreign speakers. Literacy -- Developing countries. Literacy -- United States. New literates, Writing for. Videotapes. Audiotapes. Audiocassettes. Compact discs. Clippings (information artifacts) Textbooks. Teachers. Access Restrictions

The collection is currently unprocessed and not available for research. Please contact &scrc_name; 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.

Preferred Citation

Preferred citation for this material is as follows:

Ruth Colvin Papers, &su_name;

Acquisition Information

Gift of Ruth Colvin, 2011.

Inventory Audiovisual materials 25 Year Recognition of LVA [Literacy Volunteers of America] by Channel 5 colvin_r_0013 09/17/1987 VHS; running time 120:00 1

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Hour Mag. Ruth Colvin colvin_r_0018 VHS 1

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IESC “1992 Frank Pace Award” colvin_r_0015 07/09/1993 VHS; running time 20:00 1

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IESC “Frank Pace Award” colvin_r_0014 04/01/1992 VHS; running time 15:00 1

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[illegible title] colvin_r_0020 May 18 [no year]; May 25 [no year] Audio cassette 1

M11-127 Box 2

Improving Lives through Literacy (SSC360 Rewind) colvin_r_0021 DVD 2 In the Beginning was the Word: Teaching Reading & Writing Through the Bible, Training Video colvin_r_0017 VHS; running time 47:00 1

M11-127 Box 2

India: A Land of Contrasts colvin_r_0002 undated 1/4 inch audio tape 3

M11-127 Box 1

India: The Spirit of Sharing colvin_r_0003 undated perhaps audio to a film 1/4 inch audio tape 3

M11-127 Box 1

International Journals, International Slide Presentations, International Reports colvin_r_0001 CD 2

M11-127 Box 1

International Journals, Reports, Scripts of slide presentations colvin_r_0004 CD 2

M11-127 Box 1

Interview with Nancy Duffy; Ruth Colvin / Medal of Excellence colvin_r_0009 05/21/1984 U-matic: SP; running time 18:00 2

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Literacy Volunteer Award colvin_r_0010 06/30/1987 Full Program Presentation VHS 1

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Literacy Volunteers Special - Ruth & Bob Colvin colvin_r_0005 02/27/1981 VHS 1

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National Women’s Hall Of Fame: 1993 Honors Ceremonies colvin_r_0016 10/09/1993 at Seneca Falls Presbyterian Church VHS; running time 136:00 1

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Newsmaker: Ruth Colvin colvin_r_0012 08/10/1987 VHS 1

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Ruth [Colvin] Presentation Award colvin_r_0011 06/30/1987 VHS 1

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S.U. [Syracuse University] Graduation colvin_r_0007 05/12/1984 VHS; running time 120:00 1

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South Africa colvin_r_0006 1984 note on case: "Video for Mrs. Colvin" U-matic: SP; running time 20:00 2

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[Syracuse University] Graduation colvin_r_0008 05/12/1984 VHS; running time 120:00 1

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[untitled] colvin_r_0019 VHS 1

M11-127 Box 2