Category: Authors, Journalists and Writers

1849-1916 In Newark, Jeannette Gilder worked in the editorial department of the Newark Morning Register, helping her brother launch the paper. Later, she wrote for papers around the country, mainly the Chicago Tribune and published several books. The Newark News said she, “laid the foundation of her literary fame as a newspaper reporter in Newark.”…

1831-1916 Amanda Douglas was a children’s author who wrote dozens of published books, with some sources saying 92! The Newark News wrote, “Young and old enjoy her writings” and she “had been a favorite author among thousands of readers.” Amanda was born in New York City, but moved to Newark by 1850, when she appears…

1831-1905 Mary Mapes Dodge was a children’s author best known for Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates. She was the founding editor of St. Nicholas Magazine. Mary was born in New York. Sources vary for when she first came to Newark, however, her father, a chemist, agriculturist and professor, is shown in New York on…

1940- Barbara Kukla was a reporter for the Star Ledger for 37 years. She has written many books on historical Newark including, Swing City: Newark Nightlife 1925-1950. Barbara J. Kukla was born in 1940 and grew up in North Arlington, New Jersey. With the Star Ledger, Barbara edited the popular Newark This Week section and…

1882-1926 Cecil I. Dorrian (1882-1926) was a war reporter for the Newark News (WWI). She wrote a weekly column and traveled Europe and was the first accredited female reporter to go to the front lines. She was a playwright and wrote a play that was performed nationally. Cecil said, “They must know what it is…