Oral history with Miss Emma Ruth Corban

              Oral history with Miss Emma Ruth Corban
This oral history is provided through a cooperative project of University of Southern Mississippi Libraries and USM's Center for Oral History and Cultural Heritage.
Funding provided by a National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute for Museum and Library Services
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Biography
Miss Emma Ruth Corban was born in Fayette, Mississippi, on September 18, 1907. One of five children, she attended school in Fayette, then went to the University of Mississippi. She completed a B. A. degree in English in 1929 and her Masters degree in 1930.
Miss Corban is a lifelong educator and taught at Northwest Junior College from 1930 to 1936, and Meridian Junior College from 1936 to 1973. During her years as a teacher she served in many professional organizations, including the Mississippi Education Association of which she was president, 1966- 1967.
Since her retirement Miss Corban has been active in community programs and civic organizations. She taught in the Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program in Meridian for 11 years and organized alcohol safety education workshops all over the state. She is a member of the Mississippi Retired Teachers Association and is also active in the United Methodist Church.
Miss Corban currently resides in Meridian.
Table of Contents
I. Family Background and Childhood Reminiscences
II. Educational Experiences
III. Teaching Career
A. Northwest Junior College, 1930- 1936
B. Meridian Junior College, 1936- 1973
IV. The Merger of the Mississippi Education Association and the Mississippi Teachers Association
V. Civic Activities
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