Thomas F. Stroock (1925-2009) was a Republican politician who served as a Wyoming State Senator representing Natrona County in 1973, when the Equal Rights Amendment came before the Wyoming Legislature for ratification. Stroock’s papers include a file of letters from his constituents regarding the ERA. Strook voted in favor of ratification and spoke of his support on the Senate floor.
Letter from NettaBell Girard Larson to Wyoming State Senator Thomas F. Stroock, January 18, 1973
Larson writes as President of the National Association of Women Lawyers urging Stroock to vote yes on the Equal Rights Amendment, when it comes before the Wyoming State Senate.
Letter from Joanne Holbrook to Natrona County Legislators, January 13, 1973
Holbrook writes as Chairman of Women for Maintaining the Differences Between the Sexes and Against the Equal Rights Amendment. She warns that women will organize and campaign against anyone who votes in favor of the ERA.
Letter from Mrs. James H. Ashmore to Wyoming State Senator Thomas F. Stroock, January 16, 1973
Ashmore writes in opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment. She calls it a "communistic amendment" which will lead to "the total destruction or our country and its women".
Correspondence between Margaret E. Ankeney and Wyoming State Senator Thomas F. Stroock, January 1973
Ankeney writes as President of the Wyoming State Division of the American Association of University Women asking Stroock to vote yes on ERA ratification. Stroock replies that he was "pleased to be able to speak for the measure and to vote for it".
Correspondence between Letha L. Dickinson and Wyoming State Senator Thomas F. Stroock, January 1973
Dickinson, of Riverton, Wyoming, writes to Stroock urging him to vote for Equal Rights Amendment ratification. She points out that "Fear mongers are afield in efforts to influence the Wyoming Ligislators to vote against the ratification." Stroock replies that he voted in favor and is glad the bill passed.
Correspondence between Richard Dacus and Wyoming State Senator Thomas F. Stroock, January 1973
Dacus, an evangelist from the Casper Church of Christ, writes to Stroock in opposition to the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Stroock replies explaining his rationale for supporting the ERA.
Letter from Dorothy M. Walker to Wyoming State Senator Thomas F. Stroock, January 28, 1973
Walker, President of the Wyoming Federation Business and Professional Women's Clubs, writes Stroock to thank him for his support of the Equal Rights Amendment.