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Case Western Reserve University Archives

Case Western Reserve University's Pioneering Women

In 2003, the Archives, with support from the Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association, developed a small web site to celebrate the personal achievements of the individual women who were CWRU’s “firsts” – students, faculty, administrators, and philanthropists. In honor of the Celebrating Women endowment campaign [], this web site highlights the shared achievements of women acting together to advance women’s educational opportunities at Case Western Reserve University.

Many factors contributed to opening higher educational opportunities to women. It took courage and tenacity on the part of the women who broke each barrier. It took the assistance of the male faculty and trustees. It also took the support of groups of women: support boards, alumnae associations, study commissions, and others. The first groups featured are the Flora Stone Mather Alumnae Association and Mather Advisory Council. They contributed funds, influence, and moral support, establishing a century-plus tradition of support for women’s education.

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