Dharathula H. Millender

Dharathula H. Millender, affectionately known as “Dolly,” was born February 4, 1920 Dharathula Hood in Terre Haute, Indiana.

She was a librarian, educator, historian, and author. She dedicated much of her life to the preservation of the history of Gary, Indiana and was frequently referred to as the city’s historian. Millender founded the Gary Historical and Cultural Society and wrote multiple books on the city’s history.

She had two children and passed December 25, 2015.