1869-1947
Beatrice Winser was director of the Newark library and museum from 1929-1942 (only female library director until Wilma Grey!). She was also the first female member of the Newark Board of Education (1915).
Born in Newark, Beatrice grew up in Germany where her father was stationed. She joined Newark library in 1889, becoming assistant librarian in 1894, and interim director in 1901. After the death of John Cotton Dana, the next director, she became the director of both the library and museum.
Bibliography
Beatrice Winser Papers, Newark Public Library
Crist, Tim, “Beatrice Winser: Librarian, Museum Director and Advocate for Women’s Equality”
Digitized material from Newark Library
Newark Museum. (1948). “Beatrice Winser: 1869-1947” (Held at Newark Public Library, Newark Museum, and NJ Historical Society)
Photo from Newark Public Library.
W-20, Winser, Beatrice, Newark News Morgue, Newark Public Library
