Category: 1850-1869 (Born)

Beatrice Winser

Feb 23, 2022

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Newark Women

in 1850-1869 (Born), Born or raised in Newark (high school or before), Education, Museums and Libraries

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…
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.…
Caroline Bamberger Fuld

Feb 22, 2022

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Newark Women

in 1850-1869 (Born), Jewish Women, Social Work and Philanthrophy

1864-1944 Caroline Bamberger Fuld, sister of Louis, helped found famed Newark store Bamberger & Co. She devoted her later life to philanthropy, throughout Newark incl. Jewish & African American groups & helped found…