Ruth Ann Musick

Ruth Ann Musick
Born
Ruth Ann Musick

(1897-09-17)September 17, 1897
Kirksville, Missouri, United States
DiedJuly 2, 1974(1974-07-02) (aged 76)
Fairmont, West Virginia, United States
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationKirksville State Teacher's College (BS); State University of Iowa (MS, PhD)
Alma materKirksville State Teacher's College; State University of Iowa
OccupationsWriter, folklorist, educator
Years active1940s–1974
Known forWest Virginia folklore scholarship
Notable workBallads, Folk Songs, and Folk Tales from West Virginia; The Telltale Lilac Bush and Other West Virginia Ghost Tales
RelativesArchie Musick (brother)
John R. Musick (uncle)

Ruth Ann Musick (September 17, 1897 – July 2, 1974) was an American writer and folklorist specializing in West Virginia. She was the sister of artist Archie Musick and niece of writer John R. Musick.

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