1907-1977
Edythe Raabe was the first woman graduate of Newark College of Engineering (now NJIT) in 1930. She was the first woman in the United States to receive a degree in chemical engineering. The Sunday Call reported she was the only female student at the College in 1928. During college she was employed by Bamberger & Co. drug laboratories.
From Lyndhurst, Edythe worked for AT&T for many years. She later lived in White Plains, NY.
Bibliography
Instructions for Useful Ends (NJIT)
Newark College of Engineering 1930 Yearbook
NJ Death Index
“Institute Presidents” Star Ledger Dec 8, 1974
“Miss Edythe Rabbe, was with AT&T, 70” Passaic Herald News April 11, 1977
“Honors Accompany Diplomas” Newark News Jun 14, 1930
“In A Class By Herself” Sunday Call Dec 16, 1928
“One Girl Student Amongst 325 Youths at College” Sunday Call Oct 14, 1928
“Girls at NCE” Sunday Call Oct 21, 1945