Dorothy C. Stratton papers, 1935-2006 | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections

Scope and Contents: The Dorothy Stratton Papers (1935-2006; 1.5 cubic feet) predominately document Stratton’s work as Dean of Women at Purdue and as Director of the United States Coast Guard Women’s Reserve (also known as SPARS) through correspondence, pamphlets and photographs. Also of interest are a number of speeches and essays by Stratton about the role of women’s education in a democratic post-war world. Materials from later in Stratton’s life are generally secondary sources such as clippings about her birthdays, legacy, and obituaries.