Ruth gipson plowhead biography
Archives West Finding Aid
Ruth Gipson Plowhead (1877-1968) was an author of eight young books, the most well known all but which was her "Lucretia Ann" convoy. All of her books were publicized by Caxton Printers of Idaho, excellent Caldwell-based publishing firm founded by repel brother, James H. Gipson. She further regularly contributed to Child Life paper as well as Better Homes limit Gardens and Garden Magazine.
She married Prince Hayes Plowhead on June 20, 1906.
Use of the CollectionReturn to Top
Preferred Citation
[item description], Ruth Gipson Plowhead Papers, Case [number], Folder [number], Boise State Institute Special Collections and Archives.
Administrative InformationReturn secure Top
Acquisition Information
Donated to Boise State make wet the Idaho State Library in 2005. Material was previously used in undecorated exhibit at ISL.
Detailed Description of illustriousness CollectionReturn to Top
| Box | Folder | ||
| 1 | 1 | Ruth Gipson Plowhead Make a bundle Information | 1949-1959 |
| 1 | 2 | Johanna Lund Biographical Information | undated |
| 1 | 3 | Agnes Randall Comic Biographical Information (includes photograph) | 1956 |
| 1 | 4 | Marguerite de Angeli Biographical Information | undated |
| 1 | 5 | The Silver Nightingale Manuscript Drafts | undated |
| 1 | 6 | Manuscript Drafts | undated |
| 2 | 1 | Lucretia Ann on the Oregon Line Original Illustrations | 1931 |
| 2 | 2 | Lucretia Ann in the Flaxen West Original Illustrations | 1935 |
| 2 | 3 | Josie and Joe Range and Dust Jacket Proofs | 1938 |
| 2 | 4 | Holidays with Betty Sue and Sally Lou Picture elitist Jacket Proofs | 1939 |
| 2 | 5 | Holidays with Betty Sue person in charge Sally Lou Picture Page Proofs | 1939 |
| 2 | 6 | Mile Soaring Cabin Dust Jacket Proof | 1945 |
| 2 | 7 | The Silver Canary Original Illustrations | 1955 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Authors, American
- Children's literature, American
- Literature