Mountaingrove, Ruth

Ruth Mountaingrove (1923- ) is a photographer, writer and artist who moved to Oregon in 1971, settling in communes and eventually co-founding Rootworks, lesbian land in southern Oregon. She graduated from Kutztown State Teacher's College and later attended Humboldt State University, in Arcata, Calif., where she studied photography and received a Master of Fine Arts degree in 1990 at age 68. While in college Ruth gained experience as a photographer and began writing poetry. A central theme in Ruth's writings is feminism and lesbianism. Ruth and Jean Mountaingrove co-published WomanSpirit magazine from 1974 to 1984 and it became an influential feminist/lesbian magazine. Ruth has been photographing women in lesbian communities across the United States for many years and has been involved in the writing and publishing of many women's publications.

From the description of Ruth Mountaingrove papers, 1972-1985. (University of Oregon Libraries). WorldCat record id: 714812773

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