Bland L. Stradley Papers 1921-1957

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RG.3.F.1

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Bland L. Stradley Papers

Date(s)

  • 1921-1957 (Creation)

Extent

3.6 Cubic feet

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(3) cartons

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Abstract

The Bland L. Stradley Papers contain addresses and speeches, correspondence, much of which is related to veteran education, materials relating to Ohio colleges and universities and other local organizations, and letters of recommendation. Bland Stradley came to Ohio State University in 1920 as secretary of the Entrance Board and was appointed Vice President of Student Relations in 1944, the first administrator appointed to this position.

Preferred citation

[identification of item], Bland L. Stradley Papers, RG 3.F.1, Ohio State University Archives, The Ohio State University

Scope and content

The Bland L. Stradley Papers contain addresses and speeches, general correspondence, materials relating to Ohio colleges and other local organizations, letters of recommendation, and correspondence with veterans regarding their education.

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Materials are arranged in the order received.

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  • English

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    English

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    Unknown

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    Ohio State University Archives Biographical File: Bland Lloyd Stradley

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    Biographical / Historical Note

    Bland Lloyd Stradley (1889-1957) came to Ohio State University in 1920 as secretary of the Entrance Board. He served as University Examiner from 1920 to 1937 and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 1937 to 1944. In 1944 he was appointed Vice President of Student Relations, the first administrator appointed to this position. Stradley was instrumental in establishing an office for the coordination of student religious activities on campus, and helped bring a unit of the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps to campus.

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    Archivist's note

    Finding aid written by Karen Glenn, 2016 October

    Archivist's note

    Finding aid prepared by Karen Glenn

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