Writings About Ruth Gorman and Her Work

Ruth Gorman, her life, and her notable achievements were commonly featured in popular newspapers in western Canada and throughout the nation. These articles describe her involvement in legal and advocacy work for Indigenous Rights, as well as her leadership in the Local Council of Women, and opposition to the new Constitution. They highlight and celebrate some of her greatest achievements which lead to Gorman being awarded the Order of Canada Medal of Service in 1968.

  • Great Opportunity Ahead for Women

    File consists of a newspaper clipping featuring Ruth Gorman titled Great Opportunity Ahead for Women.

  • Ruth Gorman, Alberta

    File consists of a biography of Ruth Gorman as one of the Women of the Century 1867-1967.

  • A Brief List of Women's Achievements Since the Persons Case

    File consists of a newspaper clipping featuring achievements by Ruth Gorman and other Albertan women.

  • The Buckskin Curtain

    File consists of an article titled Laurie's Fight for His Friends Behind The Buckskin Curtain about John Laurie's activities with Ruth Gorman and the Indian Association of Alberta.

  • Ruth Gorman Order of Canada

    File consists of materials pertaining to Ruth Gorman being awarded the Order of Canada and includes newspaper clippings, an appointment nomination form, a booklet about the Order of Canada from Government House in Ottawa, Ontario, and correspondence to Gorman from various government officials. Also includes invitations to other award events, condolence cards, congratulation cards and letters, convocation programs for the University of Calgary, and a convocation address written by Ruth Gorman,

  • Newspaper clippings about Ruth Gorman

    File consists of newspaper and magazine clippings about Ruth Gorman, her life and work on the Hobbema case.

  • Ruth Gorman biographies

    File consists of notes, several different biographies for Ruth Gorman, letters from Ruth Gorman to someone named Bill and to Percy McLachlan, and three drafts of a poem by Gorman titled Ah Woman!
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