1919-1999
Born in Newark, lived in NYC in 1930. Wife of jazz artist, owned the Theatrical Beauty Salon in Newark, and also a salon called Monte’s Powder Puff.
Later retired to Florida and taught there. She also was active in fashion, and worked with the Urban League.
Her fashion shows were featured in New Jersey After Hours.
Image from Barbara J. Kukla, “Swing City”
Bibliography
Kukla, Barbara J. “Newark Women: From Suffragettes to the Statehouse”
“Area Beauticians Attend One Day Clinic” Tampa Bay Times Dec 4, 1956
“100 from Metropolitan Area Stage Party for Beautician” New York Age Jan 26, 1952
Al Henderson Collection, Newark Library
New Jersey After Hours Dec 1, 1949
New Jersey After Hours Dec 8, 1949
Census records
Social Security Death Index
US Passenger Lists
Newark Evening News