Category: Education, Museums and Libraries

Louise Shugard

Feb 23, 2022

in 1870-1889 (Born), Born or raised in Newark (high school or before), Education, Museums and Libraries, Social Work, Civic and Philanthropy

1870-1951 Louise Shugard was known as “the most prominent woman in Newark”. Her obituary said she was, “long a leader in welfare work in Newark.” She said, “Why it is not work for me, it is a joy to do things for those adorable babies down at the nursery…I would probably be a discontented, sour…
Mary Beasley Burch

Feb 23, 2022

in 1890-1909 (Born), African Americans, Education, Museums and Libraries, Social Work, Civic and Philanthropy

1906-2001 Mary Beasley Burch founded the Leaguers non-profit focused on the development of African American youth & was the first African American woman to serve on the Newark Board of Ed. & NJ State Parole Board. She was on the board of Essex County College and contributed to its founding. The theater at ECC is…
Louise Bullock

Feb 23, 2022

in 1910-1929 (Born), African Americans, Education, Museums and Libraries

1910-1974 Louise Bullock graduated from the University of Newark’s College of Arts & Sciences in 1937. She may be the first Black female graduate of a school affiliated with Rutgers. Louise served as a director of “Negro work” in United Service Organizations (USO) club activities for the Young Women’s Christian Association (YMCA). She was play…