Background
Scott, Jo Ryman was born on April 11, 1929 in Cresbard, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Edward Clarence and Alice Ruth (Tollefson) Ryman.
Scott, Jo Ryman was born on April 11, 1929 in Cresbard, South Dakota, United States. Daughter of Edward Clarence and Alice Ruth (Tollefson) Ryman.
Bachelor, San Jose State University, 1953; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), University Alaska, 1990.
Teacher, 1947-1962; founder-director, Jo Scott's Museum Nursery School, Fairbanks, Alaska., 1962-1968; founder-director, Jo Scott's Summer Fine Arts Camp, Fairbanks, 1976-1983; founder-director, Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, since 1980.
Fellow University Alaska Foundation. Member Fairbanks Chamber of Commerce, Fairbanks Convention and Visitors Bureau, Philanthropic and Educational Organization Sisterhood (president 1975-1977).
Married Richard Scott, February 27, 1954. Children: Julie, Bryan, Shirley.