Background
Towe, A. Ruth was born on March 4, 1938 in Circle, Montana, United States. Daughter of David and Anna Marie (Pedersen) James.
Towe, A. Ruth was born on March 4, 1938 in Circle, Montana, United States. Daughter of David and Anna Marie (Pedersen) James.
Bachelor, University Montana, 1960. Master of Arts, University Montana, 1970. Postgraduate, American University, 1964.
Bookkeeper, copywriter Station KGVO, Missoula, Montana, 1960-1961. Graduate assistant School of Journalism University Montana, 1961-1962. Editorial assistant Phi Gamma Delta magazine, Washington, 1964.
Reporter The Chelsea (Michigan) Standard, 1965-1966. Director Montana National Bank, Plentywood, 1966-1973. Bookkeeper, legal secretary Thomas E. Towe, Attorney of Law, Billings, Montana, 1967-1968.
Director Montana National Bank, Browning, 1972-1973. Museum executive director The Moss Mansion Museum, Billings, 1988—2003. Retired, 2003
Board directors Billings Depot, Inc., secretary, 1999-2003.
Member Montana Council of Family Rels. & Development, 1970; president Montana Association ofSymphony Orchs., 1987-1988. Sheriff Yellowstone Corral of Westerners, Billings, 1993.
President Yellowstone History Society, since 1998. Vice-chairman Yellowstone Democratic Control Committee, Billings, 1983-1984. Judge flower show National Council State Garden Clubs.
Member Billings Friends meeting, since 1986. Member American Association of University Women, Philanthropic and Educational Organization, Museum Association Montana (president 1990-1992, board directors since 1989), Junior League, Theta Sigma Phi (honorary).
Married Thomas E. Towe, August 21, 1960. Children: James Thomas, Kristofer Edward.