Background
Snowden, Ruth was born on April 29, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Emil G. and Edith M. Pfaffe.
artist educator executive secretary
Snowden, Ruth was born on April 29, 1939 in Quincy, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Emil G. and Edith M. Pfaffe.
Bachelor of Science, Quincy University, 1964. Bachelor of Fine Arts, Quincy University, 1989. Master of Fine Arts, University Southern Illinois, 1991.
Mathematics teacher Notre Dame High School, Quincy, 1964-1967. Mathematics lecturer Quincy University, 1974-1983. Legal secretary Snowden & Snowden Attorneys, Quincy, since 1983.
Curator Significant Architect in Quincy, Bell Telephone, Chicago, 1986. Member multi-arts panel Illinois Arts Council, Chicago, 1986-1989. Art lecturer Quincy University, since 1994.
Board directors Young Men’s Christian Association and Young Women’s Christian Association, Quincy, 1978-1996, Quincy Museum, 1984. Adams County campaign coordinator United States Senator Dick Durbin, Quincy, 1980. Member Quincy Art Center (president 1984-1986, chair exhibition committee 1995-1996, advisory board).
Married Howard L. Snowden. Children: Jim, David, Sam, Amy.