16 10 193 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Death Date 1996-07-26 Occupation Business Owner Source of File Attached "Pearl Levine." The Record, 27 July 1996, p.11. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Levine, Pearl (?-1996) Description An account of the resource Pearl Levine was the longtime owner of Dave's Luncheonette. Generations of Englewood youth bought candy and comic books at Dave's. Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Pearl Levine." The Record, 27 July 1996, p. 11. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Businesses Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1883? Birthplace Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA Death Date 1974-02-28 Occupation Teacher Educator Mathematician Source of File Attached "New Stadium To Be Named After White." The Record, 26 Sep. 1930, p. 7. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource White, Winton J. , Sr. (1883?-1974) Subject The topic of the resource Schools, Public Description An account of the resource Winton J. White was an educator in Englewood. He began as a mathematics teacher at Englewood High School when he moved to Englewood in 1907. In 1918 he became the superintendent of the Englewood School System. He was also an athletic coach and the Winton J. White stadium was named after him. He was also the first president of the Englewood Rotary Club. He married Gertrude M. Van Zandt. He had three sons, Dr. Winton J. Jr., Robert C., and Dr. David C. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "New Stadium To Be Named After White." The Record, 26 Sep. 1930, p. 7. Bernstein, Alan. "Winton J. White, at 91, was Englewood educator." The Record, 4 Dec. 1974, p. A-32. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Education Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Occupation Urban Planner Source of File Attached Stamell, Marcia. "Englewood undecided on shifting workers." The Record, 9 May 1975, p. D-5. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Yang, Paul J. C. (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Affordable Housing Commercial Development Residential Development Description An account of the resource Paul Yang was an urban planner who served as the executive director of Englewood Redevelopment Agency in the 1970s. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Englewood renewal chief quits." The Record 4 Sept. 1975, p.6. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Housing Industrialization Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1922 Birthplace Buffalo, New York, USA Death Date 2009 Occupation Politician Government Official Clergyman Source of File Attached Levin, Jay. "Former Englewood mayor, minister Robert Miller dies." The Record, 24 Sept. 2009, p.L-6. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Miller, Robert I. (1922?-2009) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Levin, Jay. "Former Englewood mayor, minister Robert Miller dies." The Record, 24 Sept. 2009, p.L-6. Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Christianity Politics, Englewood Veterans Description An account of the resource Robert I. Miller was a Presbyterian minister and the mayor of Englewood in 1967. He was the first democratic mayor with a democratic council majority. Miller was in the Army during World War II. He graduated from the University of Buffalo with a degree in sociology and anthropology. He received a bachelor of divinity from the Union Theological Seminary and was ordained in 1951. He served the First Presbyterian Church in Englewood. He was married for sixty-three years. He had two daughters and a son, Deborah Larkin, Cynthia, and Eric. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Politics Religion https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/b504ea6c1358da432e85f4a799c46491.jpg 1eb2b74fd124e49088a8d9ec8a3cf66e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1905-04-09 Birthplace Riohacha, Columbia Death Date 1971-03-24 Occupation Physician Source of File Attached "Dr. Adalberto Barroso-Bernier, At 66." The Record, 13 Apr. 1971, p. A-12. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Barroso-Bernier, Adalberto (1905-1971) Description An account of the resource Adalberto Barroso-Bernier was the first Latino doctor on staff at the Englewood Hospital. He was also the first Colombian-born resident of Englewood. He graduated from Cornell Medical School in 1931. He was a surgeon and a urologist. He lived in Englewood between 1933 to 1939. On February 4, 1933, he married Englewood native Beatrice Agnes Berge. He had a daughter and four sons, Mrs. John S. Schunrer, Major William Edward, Francis A., and Lieutenant George B. Kenneth J. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Dr. Adalberto Barroso-Bernier, At 66." The Record, 13 Apr. 1971, p. A-12. "Miss Berge Married." The Record, 7 Feb. 1933, p.15. "Adalberto Barroso-Bernier" The Reporter, 29 Mar. 1971, p. 14. Subject The topic of the resource Health Care Medical Services Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Health Latinx Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1937? Occupation Clergyman Source of File Attached Menon, Beryl. "Padre Cherished His Latins." The Record, 14 Sept. 1971, p. B-1, B-8. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource O'Brien, Joseph (1937-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Menon, Beryl. "Padre Cherished His Latins." The Record, 14 Sept. 1971, p. B-1, B-8. Winters, Jaimie Julia. “<a href="https://jerseycatholic.org/priests-celebrate-jubilees-in-2023-1">Priests Celebrate Jubilees in 2023</a>.” Jersey Catholic, 13 June 2023. <div></div> Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Christianity Description An account of the resource Joseph O'Brien was a pastor at St. Cecilia. He attended Mt. Carmel College, St. Bonaventure University, and Georgetown University School of Foreign Service. He was ordained on August 18, 1963. He served at numerous other churches globally and nationally including Parroquia Santo de Ars, St. Patrick Church, St. Joseph Church, and St. Therese Church. He served on the Presbyteral Council and the College of Consultors of the Archdiocese of Newark and as Episcopal Vicar of Eastern Bergen County. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Religion Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Occupation Politician Source of File Attached "John T. Wright, 50." The Record, 21 Nov. 1976, p. D-29. Death Date 1976 Birth Date 1926? Birthplace Dumont, New Jersey, USA Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wright, John T. (1926?-1976) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "John T. Wright, 50." The Record, 21 Nov. 1976, p. D-29. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_T._Wright">John T. Wright.</a>” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Aug. 2023. Subject The topic of the resource Politics, Englewood Description An account of the resource John T. Wright was a trailblazing figure in the civic and political life of Englewood, New Jersey, during the mid-twentieth century. He is best remembered as the first Black councilman in Englewood—and in all of Bergen County—marking a major milestone in the region’s history and a significant step toward broader political representation. Born in the early 1920s, Wright moved to Englewood as a child and was educated in the city’s public schools. He later served in the military and continued his education at institutions including Howard University. His early experiences grounded him in both discipline and community awareness, shaping his later work in public service. Before entering politics, Wright worked in the taxicab industry and became a local businessman. He later owned and operated the Black and White Taxi Service on Englewood Avenue, establishing himself as both an entrepreneur and a familiar presence in the community. His work connected him directly to the daily lives and concerns of Englewood residents. In 1953, Wright ran as a Democratic candidate for the Englewood City Council representing the Fourth Ward. His victory was widely regarded as a political upset and carried historic significance. At just 27 years old, he became the first Black municipal official in Bergen County. His election also reflected a growing political engagement among Black residents, as he defeated another Black candidate from the opposing party. As a councilman, Wright focused strongly on housing conditions and urban inequality, particularly in the Fourth Ward. He was an outspoken advocate for addressing substandard housing and pushed for meaningful slum clearance and the development of affordable housing. Wright argued that poor housing conditions were not only harmful to residents but also detrimental to the city as a whole, both economically and socially. He also took an active role in issues related to policing and civic accountability. In one notable instance, Wright called for an official investigation into an incident involving himself and the police, emphasizing the need for fairness, transparency, and public trust in government institutions. Wright was reelected to a second term and continued serving through the late 1950s into the early 1960s. Beyond his elected role, he remained deeply involved in community life, participating in civic organizations, religious institutions, and charitable efforts. His leadership reflected a broader commitment to improving conditions for Englewood residents both inside and outside of government. John T. Wright died at a relatively young age, but his impact on Englewood endures. As a pioneer in local politics, he helped break racial barriers and brought sustained attention to issues of housing, equity, and representation. His legacy remains an important part of Englewood’s history and the ongoing story of civil rights and community leadership in Bergen County. Bergen Evening Record. “John T. Wright Elected to Englewood Council.” November 9, 1952. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “Wright Asks Probe of Incident Leading to Charge Against Him.” January 3, 1953. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “Measure Boosting Salaries Introduced by Councilmen.” January 3, 1953. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “The Man Behind the Reins: Ben Green Finds Election Triumph Breeds Problems.” December 5, 1953. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “Mental Health Center at Bergen Pines.” October 7, 1955. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “The Slum Starts Something.” October 7, 1955. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “Slum Riddance Work Pledged by Democrats.” October 5, 1955. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “Wright Starts Crusade to Rid City of Slums.” October 1, 1952. The Herald-News (Passaic, NJ). “Motorist Pays Total of $103.” July 5, 1955. Baltimore Afro-American. “John T. Wright Reelected to Englewood Council.” November 12, 1955. Washington Afro-American. “John T. Wright Reelected to Englewood Council.” November 12, 1955. The Record (Hackensack, NJ). “John T. Wright, 50, First Black Councilman in Bergen, Dies.” November 21, 1976. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle African American Politics Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1927-06-12 Birthplace Teaneck, New Jersey, United States Death Date 2021-08-06 Occupation Homemaker Business Owner Source of File Attached “<a href="http://www.nesbittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=7582060">Barbara E Wright</a>.” Nesbitt Funeral Home : Englewood, New Jersey (NJ). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wright, Barbara E. (1927-2021) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="http://www.nesbittfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=7582060">Barbara E Wright</a>.” Nesbitt Funeral Home : Englewood, New Jersey (NJ). Description An account of the resource Barbara E. Wright business owner. She had two restaurants, Black and White Taxi and Wright's Luncheonette. She was known for feeding neighbors in Englewood including impoverished families. She graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1947 and worked in the administrative and service industries. She married John T. Wright after meeting in 1949. She had four children, Pamela Valerie, Renard Gregory, Jeryl Louise, and Tami Alberta. Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Businesses Charity Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Source of File Attached "The Record," March 13, 1980. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cheatham, Sarah (?-?) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "The Record," March 13, 1980. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource People People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birth Date 1898? Birthplace Wausau, Wisconsin, USA Death Date 1981-11-17 Occupation Lawyer Ambassador Source of File Attached "Parlin Gets B'nai B'rith Award As Outstanding Citizen of 1958." The Record, 19 Feb. 1959, p.3. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Parlin, Charles C. (1898?-1981) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Parlin Gets B'nai B'rith Award As Outstanding Citizen of 1958." The Record, 19 Feb. 1959, p.3. Sweet, Janice. "Charles C. Parlin, 83, led world church group." The Record, 17 Nov. 1981, p.B-4. Description An account of the resource Charles C. Parlin was a lawyer. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1919 and Harvard in 1922. He was a senior partner at Shearman and Sterling from 1953 to 1964. From 1966 to 1969 he was the chairman of Celanese Corp. In 1940 he represented the United States on a wartime mission for Franklin D. Roosevelt and was an ambassador to Libya in 1955 under Truman. In Englewood, he was chairman of the Englewood Community Chest, the Urban League, and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Englewood. He defended Mary McCleod Bethune's right to speak at the Englewood Junior High School on Engle Street in 1952. He also served as a member of the Board of Trustees of Bethune-Cookman College. He married Kaye. He had three children, Camilla Smith, Charles C. Jr., and Blackwood B. Subject The topic of the resource World War II Foreign Relations Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Colman, David Courts Law