1934-2001
Myrtle Hartsfield was the first woman to be named to Newark’s Alcohol and Beverage Control Board in 1981. She said, “I am very proud to be the first woman on the Board. We do have a lot of lady tavern owners here and I welcome the challenge.” She served until at least 1984.
At the time Myrtle was appointed she was listed as “director of a hospital union”. Other articles state she was the VP, of 1199J National Union of Hospital and Healthcare Employees.
She was born in North Carolina.
Bibliography
Novellino & Woody “First Woman to Join ABC” Star Ledger Jul 5, 1981
Rojas, Diana. “Barnet Preparing for a Strike” Record Jun 28, 1996
“Hartsfield, Myrtle Lee” Star Ledger Jan 8, 2001