Guide to the Arlene E. Gorton Files, 1938-1996

John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Box A
Brown University
Providence, RI, 02912
Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148
Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Published in 2019

Collection Overview

Title:	Arlene E. Gorton Files
Date range:	1938-1996
Creator:	Gorton, Arlene E.
Extent:	1.5 linear feet
Abstract:	The Arlene E. Gorton Files include memos, publications, and personal notes dated from 1938 to 1995, with most dated either from 1974-1976 or from 1992-1995. It contains materials pertaining to women's athletics, Title IX hearings at Brown, and the Lamphere Case.
Language of materials:	English
Repository:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts
Collection number:	OF-1UF-G3

Scope & content

The Arlene E. Gorton Files include memos, publications, and personal notes dated from 1938 to 1995, with most dated either from 1974-1976 or from 1992-1995. It contains materials pertaining to women's athletics, Title IX hearings at Brown, and the Lamphere Case.

Access Points

Subject Organizations

• Brown University.

Subject Topics

• Sex discrimination in education.
• Athletics.

Arrangement

This collection is arranged in a single series.

• Series 1. Arlene E Gorton Files

Biographical/Historical Note

Arlene Gorton graduated from Pembroke College in 1952 with an A.B. in English literature. While at Pembroke she played softball and badminton, captaining the softball team her senior year and ranking as the top singles badminton player. After graduating, Gorton went to the University of North Carolina for two years, before returning to New England where she taught at Connecticut College for seven years. In 1961, she returned to Pembroke as the Director of Physical Education and as a professor in the Physical Education department.

Access & Use

Access to the collection:	There are no restrictions on access, except that the collection can only be seen by prior appointment. Some materials may be stored off-site and cannot be produced on the same day on which they are requested.
Use of the materials:	Although Brown University has physical ownership of the collection and the materials contained therein, it does not claim literary rights. Researchers should note that compliance with copyright law is their responsibility. Researchers must determine the owners of the literary rights and obtain any necessary permissions from them.
Preferred citation:	Arlene E. Gorton Files, OF-1UF-G3, Brown University Library.
Contact information:	John Hay Library, University Archives and Manuscripts Box A Brown University Providence, RI, 02912 Telephone: Manuscripts: 401-863-3723; University Archives: 401-863-2148 Email: Manuscripts: hay@brown.edu; University Archives: archives@brown.edu

Administrative Information

ABOUT THE COLLECTION
ABOUT THE FINDING AID
Author:	Finding aid prepared by Ben Stewart, Daniela Carney, and Paul Jordan
Encoding:	This finding aid was produced using the RIAMCO EAD spreadsheet, 2019 June 3
Descriptive rules:	Finding aid based on Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

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