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Clippings.

File consists of clippings regarding the life of Dr. Olive Ruth Russell relating primarily to her time in the Second World War as a Second Lieutenant with the Canadian Women's Army Corps (CWAC) and her book Freedom to Die, about the legal and moral implications of euthanasia. Included is media coverage featuring Russell's recruitment work on behalf of the CWAC.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Correspondence to James B. Orrick.

File consists of one item of correspondence from Rose P. Parsons of the National Council of Women of the United States to James B. Orrick, Chief of the Section for Non-Governmental Organizations, Department of Public Information, United Nations. The typescript carbon copy letter introduces Russell to Orrick.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Education and character.

File consists of one article titled "Education and Character" written by Russell, in her capacity as Executive Assistant, Department of Veterans' Affairs, from the August 1, 1947 edition of United Church Observer.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Freedom to choose death.

File consists of one typescript photocopy of a speech delivered by Russell at the Emanuel Temple in Baltimore on November 17, 1972 on the subject of euthanasia. Also in the file is a programme from the event.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Freedom to die.

File consists of one bound uncorrected page proof of Freedom to Die: Moral and Legal Aspects of Euthanasia from Human Sciences Press.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Freedom to die: supplement.

File consists of one bound uncorrected page proof of the supplement to the first edition of Freedom to Die: Moral and Legal Aspects of Euthanasia from Human Sciences Press.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Information sheets.

File consists of three copies of information sheets completed by Olive Ruth Russell for "Contemporary Authors", "World Who's Who of Women" and "Who's Who of American Women". The responses outline Russell's educational and professional achievements, including notable publications.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Investiture Assembly address.

File consists of one original typescript speech delivered to the Investiture Assembly at Western Maryland College on April 18, 1960 about the purpose of education, with a focus on psychology.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Letters of recommendation.

File consists of a compiled document of typescript. letters of recommendation written for Russell. Referees include:

  • George McMillan, Principal, Provincial Normal School, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (July 26, 1941)
  • V.K. Greer, Chief Inspector of Public and Separate Schools, Department of Education, Parliament Buildings, Toronto (July 25, 1941)
  • Esther Lloyd-Jones, Professor of Education, T. C. Columbia University (August 8, 1941)
  • Marjorie Trotter, Principal, Moulton College (September 1941)
  • Colonel W. Line, Director of Personnel Selection, Department of Veterans' Affairs (December 1944)
  • Business and Professional Women's Club (no date)
  • T. Parkinson, Director of Staff Training, Department of Veterans' Affairs (July 23, 1947)

Russell, Olive Ruth

Obituaries.

File consists of two photocopied obituaries for Russell from the Washington Post, and the Brockville Recorder and Times, as well as a copy of a typescript eulogy by Ruth Roettinger dated June 2, 1979.

Russell, Olive Ruth

Olive Ruth Russell fonds.

  • SCA6-WA37
  • Fonds
  • 1939-1979

Fonds consists of materials created and accumulated by Dr. Olive Ruth Russell during the course of her personal and professional life. Includes biographical information, publications and transcripts of speeches.

Russell, Olive Ruth