Alvord, Katherine Sprague, 1871-1960
Person
Biographical Note
Katherine Sprague Alvord was DePauw University's first dean of women (1915-1936). A native of Sandusky, Ohio and a graduate of the University of Michigan and Columbia University, she is credited with starting most of the women's organizations on campus and for encouraging a large number of DePauw women to pursue advanced degrees. Alvord died at her home in Gaylordsville, Connecticut, April 15, 1960, at the age of 88.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Association of Women Students records
Collection
Identifier: DSU-2013-0159
Scope and Contents
Programs, handbooks, and photographs.
Dates:
1937 - 1974
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- Subject: DePauw scenes X
