John Riis papers, 1906-1941

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John Riis papers, 1906-1941

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/732344159

The papers encompass the years 1906-1941. The bulk of the Collection falls in the years 1911-1914 and the correspondence reflects the courtship of John Riis and Ruth Potts. The collection also contains correspondence to and from family members and several clippings.

.5 linear feet

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 8102881

Virginia Commonwealth University, VCU Libraries

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Riis, John

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John Riis (1882-1946) was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Jacob A. and Elizabeth D. Riis. He attended Pratt Institute High School and Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. In 1902, Mr. Riis "went West" and, for several years, worked on ranches in Nebraska and Utah with a one year break as a probation officer in Denver, Colorado. Mr. Riis spent a few years in the United States Forestry Service in Utah and Oregon, where he met Miss Ruth L. Potts. After their marriage, the Riis' continued ...