Ruth Mildred Schellberg

Background

Schellberg, Ruth Mildred was born on July 22, 1912 in Omaha. Daughter of Otto Emil and Clara Helen (Schmitz) Schellberg.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Nebraska, 1934. Master of Arts, New York University, 1937. Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1951.

Career

Teacher, Nebraska City (Nebraska) Public Schools, 1934-1936; instructor, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1937-1938; assistant professor, Macalester College, St. Paul, 1938-1946; assistant professor, Mankato (Minnesota) State College, 1946-1948; associate professor, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1949-1952; professor, Mankato (Minnesota) State University, 1952-1974; emeritus professor, Mankato (Minnesota) State University, since 1974.

Achievements

• Ruth Mildred Schellberg has been listed as a noteworthy educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Leader Camp Fire Boys and Girls, 1934-1990, camp director, Omaha, 1937, Pocatello, 1941, Seattle, 1946-1949. Canoe guide Minnesota Ontario boundary waters, since 1941. Member Alliance for Health (chair archives history advisory company 1974-1993), National Council Women Board Members, National Society for Sports History, International Council for Health, Physical Education and Sports for Girls and Women (United States of America representative 1985-1992).

Interests

• Avocations: camping, canoeing, swimming, photography.

Connections

Father:

Otto Emil Schellberg

Mother:

Clara Helen (Schmitz) Schellberg