Background
Patterson, Ruth Ratten was born on August 26, 1913 in Greenville, Texas, United States. Daughter of Charley and Mary (Haley) Ratten.
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Ruth Ratten Patterson
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Student, Jarvis Christian College, 1933-1935, 39-41; student, Kansas State College, 1943-1948.
Career
Teacher, School District Philadelphia, 1954-1983; classroom teacher grade 6, School District Philadelphia, 1954-1972; mathematics resource, School District Philadelphia, 1972-1983.
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Membership
National director Missonary Organization, Disciples of Christ Christian Church, Indianapolis, 1945-1947. Den mother Cub Scouts, Philadelphia, 1956-1960. Chairperson mothers group Boy Scouts American, Philadelphia, 1958-1964.
Member Pennsylvania Council Teachers of Mathematics, National Council Teachers of Mathematics, Conference on Black Basic Education (Pennsylvania).
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Married Eugene Patterson, April 9, 1946 (deceased November 1977). Children: Eugene, James.
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Education
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1941
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1948
Career
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1972 - 1983
Awards
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Doctor William Ross scholar School District I, Philadelphia, 1990. Recipient Presidential citation National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, 1986, Volunteer award National Association Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, 1984. Named for Outstanding Service and Contribution to Troop and Explorer Post 439, Boy Scouts American, 1964.Doctor William Ross scholar School District I, Philadelphia, 1990. Recipient Presidential citation National Association for Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, 1986, Volunteer award National Association Negro Business and Professional Women's Clubs, 1984. Named for Outstanding Service and Contribution to Troop and Explorer Post 439, Boy Scouts American, 1964.