Ruth A. Haas Papers, MS033

Ruth Alice Haas (1903-1986) arrived the Danbury Normal School in 1931 to serve as Dean of Women. For fifteen years, she lived in Fairfield Hall as the primary mentor and supervisor for boarding students. Over the years, she assumed more responsibility. In 1946, after President Jenkins’ death, she was the unanimous choice for president. She served as president for twenty-eight years, through times of significant growth and change for the school. These papers contain a cross section of her administrative records and her personal papers.

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Page from Ruth Haas Day-book, Marian Anderson lunch
Ruth Haas Portrait
Haas Banner
Ruth Haas retirement ceremony pamphlet
Ruth Haas at her desk circa 1975
Ruth Haas Inauguration
Ruth Haas Degree from Rhode Island University, Doctor of Education
Ruth Haas' Albertus Magnus Degree Doctor of Laws
Older Ruth Haas at Graduation
Ruth Haas at a desk

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