Scope and Contents From the Collection: This collection consists of items relating to the MSU teaching career of Ruth Schellberg, of Mankato, Minnesota. Camping and canoeing-related folders may include itineraries, lists of participants, maps, correspondence, and lists of camping supplies. Folders related to the IAPESGW contain membership lists, correspondence, and travel information about the international congresses. The collection contains several folders of photographs and slides of Schellberg’s camping and...

Abstract The Schellberg collection contains information relating to the teaching career of Ruth Schellberg. Schellberg served as professor of physical education at Mankato State University from 1946 until 1974, where she served as the chairperson of women's physical education for 22 years. The collection includes copies of Schellberg’s writing, documentation relating to Schellberg's numerous camping and canoeing trips, a small amount of correspondence, and information on various activities she led or...