Category: Suffrage

H. Blanche Harris

Feb 23, 2022

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Newark Women

in 1870-1889 (Born), Activists and Community Leaders, African Americans, Born or raised in Newark (high school or before), Lifting As We Climb Mural, Suffrage

1878-1956 (Thanks to George Robb who did much research on Harris). Blanche Harris was active in the suffrage movement in Newark. She was president of the Lincoln Branch, Women’s Political Union of Newark.…
Florence Haines

Feb 23, 2022

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Newark Women

in 1850-1869 (Born), Born or raised in Newark (high school or before), Politics & Government, Suffrage

1869-1955 Secretary of the New Jersey Women’s Political Union Charter Member of the Newark League of Women Voters New Jersey Assembly Representative from 1926-1931 Lifelong Resident of Newark. Graduated Newark High in 1888.…