Inez Scott Ryberg

Ryberg was born on November 2, 1901, in Grimes, Iowa as Inez Gertrude Scott. Her father was a minister in a Presbyterian church and this influence in her early life lead to a major focus in Latin studies and religion. In 1921 Ryberg enrolled at the University of Minnesota to earn her BA in Latin and also enrolled for her MA the same year. While at UW Ryberg's Latin professor, George Converse Fiske, became her mentor, partially due to their mutual interest in Roman religion, and helped steer her onto her future career path. After completing her Ph.D. thesis and teaching Latin at Wilson College in Pennsylvania for a year, ==Academic career==

American Academy in Rome Fiske was on the advisory council for classical studies at the American Academy in Rome and encouraged her to apply for the fellowship. Ryberg became chair of the classics department in 1942, when Elizabeth H. Haight retired, and held the position until her retirement, with the exception of 1949–1952 when she returned to the academy for research. Vassar recognised Ryberg's academic abilities and funded several of her publications and research sabbaticals. ==Death==

In March 1965 in the Vassar Miscellany News it was announced that Ryberg was resigning from the university due to recent health concerns. She died in September 1980 in Gainesville, Florida. ==Personal life==

On June 11, 1930, Inez Scott married Milton Emmanuel Ryberg. Part of Inez Ryberg's success in the academic field had been dependent on her marriage, the couple rarely lived together, focusing more on their respective careers, but never so far apart that there were not regular visits scheduled. The pair never had children. ==Awards and societies==

• While at the University of Minnesota Ryberg became a member of Phi Beta Kappa. • Appointed to the Board of Directors of APA in 1951 Then elected as a Fellow in 1963. • Professional lifetime membership to APA and AIA • Vice President of the Vergilian Society in 1964. American Academy in Rome • Secretary of the Classical Society in 1941 • Chair of the Advisory Council in 1946 • On the Classical Jury for the Award of Fellowships in 1954 ==Selected works==

Books • doi=10.2307/147314 • • Journal articles • • • • • • == References ==