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Stone, M. Beverley (Marguerite Beverley), 1916-2003

 Person

Biographical Information

Beverley Stone, or Bev Stone, began her 24-year career at Purdue in 1956, serving in the Office of the Dean of Women as an advisor to student organizations such as the Student Government, Panhellenic Association, and Mortar Board. In 1968, she succeeded Helen Schleman as Dean of Women with the rank of assistant professor. During the 1960s Stone ensured that students' voices were heard, requiring that they be appointed to faculty committees and held "speaking seats" at the Board of Trustees meetings.

In 1974, after the Dean of Women and Dean of Men offices were combined, Stone was named Purdue's first Dean of Students, the first woman ever to hold such a position at a Big Ten university. It was also in this year that she co-authored a book with her colleague Barbara Cook entitled "Counseling Women". Stone was an active member of many professional and community organizations and recipient of numerous honors and awards.

In 1980, Stone retired, and Barbara Cook became her successor as Dean of Students. A sculpture honoring both women was installed between Schleman and Hovde Halls on the Purdue University West Lafayette campus. After her retirement from Purdue University, Stone remained active in community affairs and successfully ran for City Council in West Lafayette in 1983; she served from 1984 to 1988.

Citation:
MSF 466, Beverley Stone papers, Purdue University Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries.

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Betty Nelson Papers, addition 09

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20200309

Barbara Cook papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 467
Abstract

The Barbara Cook papers predominantly document Barbara Cook's career in the Dean of Women and Dean of Students office and as professor of education at Purdue University (1956 - 1989), including her leadership roles in Mortar Board and NAWDAC -- National Association of Women Deans, Administrators, and Counselors. Types of material include correspondence, speeches, teaching material, articles and essays, and biographical information.

Dates: 1932 - 2012; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2009

Dean of Students records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 29
Scope and Contents

The Dean of Students records documents the function and day-to-day duties of the Office of the Dean of Students through outgoing correspondence (Date Files), organizational and procedural documents, and other materials. Materials include both paper and electronic record, such as documents, slides, and audiocassettes.

Dates: 1974 - 2000

Dean of Women records

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 41
Scope and Contents The Dean of Women Office records (1958 – 1986; 6.35 cubic feet) document the official records of the Office of the Dean of Women, including correspondence, budgets, organization records, annual reports, and affiliated professional organizations. The Date File, which is a copy of outgoing mail from the Dean, offers researchers a glimpse into the day-to-day duties of the Dean of Women. However, any Date File that may have existed prior to 1960 is not included in these records, and there is a...
Dates: 1960-1974; Other: Date acquired: 11/04/2009

Christina Faulkner collection of Purdue women materials

 Collection — Box Communal Collections 65, Placement: 02, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSP 275
Scope and Contents

The collection consists primarily of papers sent to or collected by Ruth Bender including letters from and clippings relating to Helen Schleman, Dorothy Stratton, and Beverly Stone. In addition, there are typed poems written by Goldeen Papenguth.

Dates: circa 1984-1992

Marylu McEwen papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 102
Scope and Contents The Marylu McEwen papers document the personal and professional life of Marylu McEwen, from her time as a student at Purdue University from 1964-1968 through her long career in higher education. A large portion of the collection depicts her relationships with the Deans of Women and Deans of Students at Purdue University from her time as a student in the 1960s into adulthood and retirement. Types of materials include correspondence, clippings, photographs, speeches, and articles. Also...
Dates: 1964 - 2014

Panhellenic Association records, addition 01

 Unprocessed Material — Box 1
Identifier: 20200113

Purdue University Office of Publications Oral History Program collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2
Scope and Contents

The Purdue Office of Publications Oral History Program collection documents Purdue University history through oral history interviews with Purdue University professors and administrators. Types of materials include: printed material, cassette tapes, reel-to-reel tapes, compact discs, and digital materials. Interview topics include Purdue history and changes in administration and academic departments.

Dates: 1969 - 1989; Majority of material found within 1970 - 1972

Carol Pyle collection of Dean of Women and Dean of Students Memorabilia

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: MSA 281
Scope and Contents The Carol Pyle Collection of Dean Of Women And Dean Of Students Memorabilia includes correspondence, photographs, and other memorabilia documenting Pyle’s relationships with Dorothy Stratton, Helen Schleman, Beverley Stone, and Barbara Cook. The correspondence is generally of a casual nature, such as what books are being read and reports of social gatherings. The collection consists of one folder of correspondence and clippings and one envelope containing an empty jewelry box with a note...
Dates: 1980 - 2006; Majority of material found within 1980 - 1989

Collection on Helen B. Schleman

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSP 307
Content Description

This collection includes a collection of papers and artifacts that were collected during Helen Schleman's life and posthumously by individuals who were close to her, such as Dorothy Stratton and Betty Nelson. Some items were donated after they were removed from an exhibit on Schleman that was previously installed in Schleman Hall.

Dates: 1940 - 1992

Significant People, 1950 - 1989

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 334, Series 4
Scope and Contents

Series 4 contains records pertaining to individuals who were important to Helen Schleman. These files contain clippings, manuscripts, correspondence, and epehemera that Schleman collected and that document the lives and careers of several important women in her life.

Dates: 1950 - 1989

Stone, Beverley, July 17, 1972

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSO 2, Series 1, Sub-Series 43
Scope and Contents

One oral history interview with Beverly Stone by Robert B. Eckles.

Dates: July 17, 1972

Beverley Stone papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSF 466
Abstract

Collection includes biographical documents, correspondence, speech notes and other materials documenting the life of Purdue’s first Dean of Students, Beverley Stone.

Dates: 1934 - 2012