Background
Witt, Ruth Elizabeth was born on October 17, 1922 in Clark, Missouri, United States. Daughter of James Barnett and Lottie Myrtle (Heying) Croswhite.
Witt, Ruth Elizabeth was born on October 17, 1922 in Clark, Missouri, United States. Daughter of James Barnett and Lottie Myrtle (Heying) Croswhite.
Student, University of Illinois, 1940-1942; Bachelor of Arts, University Missouri, 1969; M.A, U. Missouri, 1972.
Draftsman, construction company, Columbia, Missouri, 1958-1959; supervisor language library, Stephens College, Columbia, Missouri, 1959-1962; interim director Christian education, First Presbyterian Church, Columbia, Missouri, 1972-1973; senior clerk, Museum U. Missouri, Columbia, 1973-1974; administrative assistant, Museum U. Missouri, Columbia, 1974-1976; registrar, Museum U. Missouri, Columbia, 1976-1977; assistant director, Museum U. Missouri, Columbia, 1977-1983; interim director, Museum U. Missouri, Columbia, 1983-1984; honorary research fellow, Museum U. Missouri, Columbia, since 1984.
Member American Association Museum, Association College University Museum and Galleries, Museum Associates (secretary 1976-1979, board directors 1976-1985), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Arthur Witt, January 13, 1943. Children— Eric Van, David Arnold, Judith Ann.