Gibson, Gladys Ruth (1901-1972)

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Educator and Community worker
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During her career Ruth Gibson served on the University Public Examinations Board, the Technical Schools Curriculum Board and the Social Studies Committee. As well she was a foundation member and honorary treasurer of the Australian College of Education, a member of the foundation committee of the St Ann's College and a president of the South Australian Women Graduates' Committee. Over many years Gibson was a committee member or office-bearer in the National Council of Women of South Australia; the National Council of Women of Australia; the International Council of Women; the Royal Flying Doctor Service (SA Section); the Adelaide YWCA; The Adelaide College of Education; the Status of Women Commission; the Soroptimists' Clubs; the SA University Women Graduates' Association; the Australian Association United Nations; the Good Neighbour Council; St Ann's Women's University College; the Junior Red Cross; the Australian Broadcasting Commission; the Churchill Scholarships Foundation; and the National Fitness Council.

  • 1921 - 1941 Teacher with the Department of Education, South Australia
  • 1937 Obtained BA from the University of Adelaide
  • 1938 Delegate at the International Council of Women
  • 1939 - 1941 Honorary secretary of the National Council of Women of Australia
  • 1940 Obtained DipEd from the University of Adelaide
  • 1941 Appointed inspector of girls schools
  • 1942 - 1963 Member of the Public Examinations Board
  • 1950 - 1954 President of the National Council of Women of South Australia
  • 1952 Appointed inspector of secondary schools
  • 1952 - 1961 Inspector of Secondary Schools, South Australia
  • 1953 Selected by the Federal government as an official guest at the coronation
  • 1953 - 1956 President of the National Council of Women of Australia
  • 1 June 1953 Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • 1954 Delivered a paper, 'Education's Part in International Understanding' at the Australian and New Zealand Association of Institutes of Inspectors of Schools conference, held in Perth.
  • 1954 Arranged and headed a South Australian women's welcome to Queen Elizabeth II
  • 1956 Australian representative at the Status of Women Commission, Geneva
  • 1957 Australian representative at the Status of Women Commission, New York
  • 1957 - 1970 Vice-president of the International Council of Women
  • 1958 - 1959 President Soroptimist Club, Adelaide
  • 1960 - 1961 President of the South Australian University Women Graduates' Association
  • 1960 - 1961 Chairman of the Co-ordinating Committee for the Soroptimist Clubs of Australia and New Zealand
  • 1961 Retired from teaching
  • 1963 Fellow of the Australian College of Education
  • 1969 Senior vice-president of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, South Australia section
  • 1970 Member of the Committee of Honor for the International Council of Women
  • 13 June 1970 Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to the advancement of women
  • 1974 A bronze sundial was erected in her memory at the Adelaide Festival Centre
  • 1977 The Ruth Gibson memorial award establish to assist women to further their studies and careers

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  1. Remembered by ManyGreater than their knowing : a glimpse of South Australian women 1836-1986 71-72 : Remembered by Many
    Smith, Erica
    [1986]
    Published: Wakefield Press
  2. Gibson, Gladys Ruth (1901-1972)Australian Dictionary of Biography Online 14 : Gibson, Gladys Ruth (1901-1972)
    Fletcher, Philippa L
    [2006]
    Published: Australian National University
    Series: http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A140303b.htm
  3. Ruth Gibson200 Australian women Radi, Heather 213-214 : Ruth Gibson
    Fletcher, Philippa L
    [1988]
    Published: Women's Redress Press Inc
  4. Who's who in Australia, 1971
    Legge, J S
    [1971]
    Published: The Herald and Weekly Times
  5. S.A.'s greats: the men and women of the North Terrace plaques
    Healey, John
    [2001]
    Published: Historical Society of South Australia
  6. 200 Australian Women: A Redress Anthology
    Radi, Heather
    [1988]
    Published: Women's Redress Press
  7. State Library of South Australia, Mortlock Library of South Australiana: National Council of Women of S.A. : SUMMARY RECORD (1920 - 1992)
    Minutes, constitution, policy, press releases, correspondence, submissions, reports, photos, speech, itinerary, historical notes, memorial service address for Ruth Gibson OBE, booking form to hear Moral Crusader Mary Whitehouse, manuscript of book edited by Helen Jones 'Greater Than Their Knowing', financial records and membership lists.
    SRG 297

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