Laura Ruby papers
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Scope and Contents
The Laura Ruby papers date from 1985 to 1999 and measure 2.5 linear feet in one box. The papers are arranged in one series: Nancy Drew Series. The Nancy Drew Series contains 32 screenprints by Laura Ruby. Each one relates to a Nancy Drew mystery.
Dates
- Creation: 1985-1999
Creator
- Ruby, Laura (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The papers are open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright held by the donor has been transferred to the University of Iowa.
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Biographical / Historical
Laura Ruby taught art and honors at the University of Hawaii for 34 years. Her prints and sculptures, many focused on land and community in Hawaii, have been shown internationally. From 1995 to 2000, Ruby created a series of prints based on the Nancy Drew series. Each print explores themes and images from one book. Her essay and some of the prints were featured in Rediscovering Nancy Drew (University of Iowa Press, 1995). In 2015 Laura Ruby became a Hawaii Living Treasure Honoree.
Extent
2.50 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Artist based in Hawaii whose Nancy Drew Series of screenprints were published in Rediscovering Nancy Drew (University of Iowa Press, 1995).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The papers (donor no. 1570) were donated by Laura Ruby in 2018.
- Title
- Laura Ruby papers
- Author
- Anna Tunnicliff
- Date
- 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Iowa Women's Archives Repository
100 Main Library
University of Iowa Libraries
Iowa City IA 52242 IaU
319-335-5068
319-335-5900 (Fax)
lib-women@uiowa.edu