Background
Barton, Ruth was born on July 7, 1934 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Daughter of John William and Ruby Catherine (Templeton) Pendergrass.
Barton, Ruth was born on July 7, 1934 in Sweetwater, Texas, United States. Daughter of John William and Ruby Catherine (Templeton) Pendergrass.
BJ, University Texas, 1955; Master of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Wisconsin, 1969.
Reporter Fort Worth (Texas) Press, 1955-1957. Claims representative Social Security, Detroit, 1958-1959. Professor English Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1964—2003.
Retired
Advisor Cutler Publications, Inc., Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1970—2003, director writing program, 1983-1999. Presenter in field, 1978-2001.
Member Society Literature and Science, Children's Literature Association (newsletter layout editor since 1992).
Married Tom K. Barton, April 21, 1957 (deceased July 1997). Children: Belle Barton Rosing (deceased), Elliott Marshall.