SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter - Revision history

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	[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933--Dubuque, IA, ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children ~~who had~~ behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933--Dubuque, IA, ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children with behavioral disorders.

	Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s rights movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s rights movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.

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	[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933--Dubuque, IA, ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933--Dubuque, IA, ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.

	Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the ~~Commission~~. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s rights movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.

	In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.		In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

			In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. (1) In 2014 she was honored by the Democratic Activist Network of Iowa with the Barbara Boatwright Lifetime Achievement Award. (2)

	In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. (1) In 2014 she was honored by the Democratic Activist Network of Iowa with the Barbara Boatwright Lifetime Achievement Award. (2)
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	Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.

	In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.		In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

	In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

			In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. (1) In 2014 she was honored by the Democratic Activist Network of Iowa with the Barbara Boatwright Lifetime Achievement Award. (2)
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	Information provided by Ruth Scharnau		1. Information provided by Ruth Scharnau

			2. Murphy, Erin, "Dubuque Women to be Honored," ''Telegraph Herald'', March 9, 2014, p. 13A

	[[Category: Civic Leader]]		[[Category: Civic Leader]]
	[[Category: Educator]]		[[Category: Educator]]
	[[Category: Civil Rights]]		[[Category: Civil Rights]]

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	[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933--Dubuque, IA, ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.

	Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.

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	[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.

	Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978.

			In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.

	In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.		In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

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	[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.

	Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988, and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988 and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.

	In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.		In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

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	In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.		In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

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			Information provided by Ruth Scharnau

	[[Category: Civic Leader]]		[[Category: Civic Leader]]
	[[Category: Educator]]		[[Category: Educator]]
	[[Category: Civil Rights]]		[[Category: Civil Rights]]

Randylyon at 03:51, 14 March 2017

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	[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- )~~. Educator and civil rights and community activist~~. The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when Ralph ~~Scharnau~~ took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth ~~Scharnau~~ worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when [[SCHARNAU, Ralph\|Ralph SCHARNAU]] took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.

	~~Scharnau~~ was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of ~~Scharnau’s main~~ political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. ~~She~~ participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988, and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.		Ruth was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of her principal political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. Ruth participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988, and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.

	In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which ~~she~~ served several years as secretary, honored ~~Scharnau~~ with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.		In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which Ruth served several years as secretary, honored her with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

	[[Category: Civic Leader]]		[[Category: Civic Leader]]
	[[Category: Educator]]		[[Category: Educator]]
	[[Category: Civil Rights]]		[[Category: Civil Rights]]

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	[[Category: Civil Rights]]		[[Category: Civil Rights]]

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	SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). Educator and civil rights and community activist. The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when Ralph Scharnau took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth Scharnau worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.		[[Image:rscharnau.JPG\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]SCHARNAU, Ruth Ellen Cotter. (Waukesha, WI, 1933-- ). Educator and civil rights and community activist. The Scharnau family moved to Dubuque when Ralph Scharnau took a position in the history department at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]]. For many years, Ruth Scharnau worked as a speech therapist in the Galena, Illinois, schools and later worked with children who had behavioral disorders.

	Scharnau was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of Scharnau’s main political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. She participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988, and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001. In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]] honored Scharnau with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.		Scharnau was very active in her community. From 1972 to 1973, she served on the Dubuque Human Rights Commission, but resigned in protest about lack of resources committed to the Commission. In the early 1970s, she became involved in the women’s movement and was a charter member of the Dubuque chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). She served as president of Dubuque NOW in 1978. In the 1970s and early 1980s passing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was one of Scharnau’s main political activities. She also supported gay and lesbian rights, civil rights, and nuclear disarmament. She participated in the first gay rights rally in Dubuque in the fall of 1988, and attended a protest at the School of the Americas in Ft. Benning, Georgia, in 2001.

			In 2002, the Dubuque branch of the [[NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE (N.A.A.C.P.)]], of which she served several years as secretary, honored Scharnau with the Ruby Sutton award. In 2008 she was appointed to the board of directors of Planned Parenthood of East Central Iowa.

	[[Category: Civic Leader]]		[[Category: Civic Leader]]
	[[Category: Civil Rights]]		[[Category: Civil Rights]]