1877-1908
Born to a rabbi in Newark, blind from birth and deaf from 1904, she was called, “one of the most remarkable blind women in the country”.
Neuhut a reputation as a pianist, author, and speaker. Advocated on behalf of the blind to the state government. She also advocated for a library for the blind at Newark Public Library, which was created, with an appropriation from the Common Council.
Graduated from New York School for the Blind and NYU. She composed music and wrote poetry and other items for magazines using a special typewriter, and donated some of the proceeds to causes for the blind.
She lived at 6 Boudinot Street (1880) and 342 Washington St (1907), among other addresses in Newark. She is buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Bibliography
“Miss Neuhet’s Illness Fatal” Newark News Dec 19, 1908
“Blind Woman, A Genius, Meets Her End Like A Stoic” Newark Star, Dec 19, 1908
“Blind, Says She Saw Mother Long Dead In Vision” Newark Star Sept 14, 1908
Article in NJ Review of Charities
“Blind Woman Philanthropist Passes Away” Lincoln Journal Star Dec 23, 1908