Elizabeth Almira Allen
Elizabeth Almira Allen (1854-1919)[1] was an American teacher, teachers' rights advocate, and the first woman president of the New Jersey Education Association.[2] Allen was born in Joliet, Illinois, daughter of James and Sarah J (Smith) Allen on February 27, 1854 and the eldest of five children.[2] By 1867 the family moved to New Jersey.[2]
Elizabeth Almira Allen | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 27, 1854 |
| Died | May 3, 1919 (aged 65) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Educator |
Allen advocated for teachers' pensions.[2] In 1896, the first statewide teacher retirement law in the U.S. was passed in the New Jersey State Legislature.[2][3]
References
- Lurie, Maxine N., Mappen, Marc (2004). Encyclopedia of New Jersey. Rutgers University Press. ISBN 0-8135-3325-2.
- Burstyn, Joan N. (1990). Past and Promise: Lives of New Jersey Women. The Scarecrow Press, Inc. ISBN 9780810822016.
- "Social Security History". Social Security Administration. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
External Links
- "Elizabeth Almira Allen". New Jersey Women's History. Retrieved January 22, 2018.
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