Month: November 2022

Delores Rich

Nov 8, 2022

in 1930-1959 (Born), Activists and Community Leaders, African Americans, Social Work and Philanthrophy

1948-1996 President of the Aspen Riverpark Tenants Association, who did lots of organizing for tenants in the building. Tenants were forced out of the old Prudential Apartments to allow Aspen to renovate it.…
Dr. Sarah D. Smalley

Nov 4, 2022

in 1870-1889 (Born), Born or raised in Newark (high school or before), Doctors, Nurses and Medical

1875-1952 A native of Newark who practiced in Newark from 1900-1952, for 52 years. She was active in the Newark Equal Suffrage League and a charter member of Zonta International. She was active…
Dr. Rita Sapiro Finkler

Nov 4, 2022

in 1870-1889 (Born), Doctors, Nurses and Medical, Immigrant (born outside the Continental US), Jewish Women

1888-1968 Dr. Finkler established and headed the endocrinology department at Beth Israel Hospital. This was the first endocrinology department in New Jersey. She also practiced medicine in Newark for 55 years and wrote…
Marie Wolfs

Nov 2, 2022

in 1870-1889 (Born), Education, Museums and Libraries, Social Work and Philanthrophy

1885-1986 Marie Wolfs was a Vice Principal of South Side High School for more than 30 years until her retirement in 1951. However, she had a very exciting life outside the school. In…