Background
White, Ruth Mellby was born on August 26, 1908 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Oscar Frederick and Louise Therese (Grindeland) Mellby.
White, Ruth Mellby was born on August 26, 1908 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, United States. Daughter of Oscar Frederick and Louise Therese (Grindeland) Mellby.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1929. Master of Arts, Columbia, New York City, 1941.
Lecturer in field.
Member College Club, Harvard Womens Club (board directors), Scandinavian Forum, Browning Society, Friends of Boston University Library., Sigma Alpha Iota (life).
Married Edward Banker White, January 10, 1942 (deceased April 1983). Children: Katherine Louise, Edward Banker Junior, Jean Marie.