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Summary of Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107

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Ruth Johnson Colvin, who founded Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107


The founder of Literacy Volunteers of America has died

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Ruth Johnson Colvin, founder of Literacy Volunteers of America, has died at 107. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in adult literacy. Colvin launched Literacy Volunteers in 1962 to address illiteracy in the US and globally, training volunteers in simple reading methods. She wrote several books, including a memoir, and received numerous awards for her work.