Month: July 2022

Grace Eubanks Malone

Jul 30, 2022

in 1890-1909 (Born), African Americans, Born or raised in Newark (high school or before), Social Work and Philanthrophy

c. 1908-1994 First black welfare director in New Jersey. Worked as a social worker for the city starting in 1931, and became director of welfare from 1964-1969. After her retirement served as director…
Ruth B. Demerast Breder Porter

Jul 29, 2022

in 1890-1909 (Born), Other Careers

1902-1971 In 1927, listed by Sunday Call as “the only woman director of a scientific station in the United States”. She was the director of the Wyanokie Zoological Station in Haskell. As of…
Pauline Sims Puryear

Jul 27, 2022

in 1890-1909 (Born), African Americans, Social Work and Philanthrophy

1900-1971 Miss Pauline Puryear was a social worker in Newark for many years. She’s famous nationally for being the 4th international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Dean of Women at Florida State…