2 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. Birth Date 1921? Death Date 2012-02-18 Occupation Author Educator Source of File Attached Simmons, Jeff. "Homework turns into novel." The Record, 27 May 1992, p. 1-3. 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 Amos, Gloria (1921?-2012) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Gloria Amos." Edgewater View, 24 Feb. 2012, p. A9. Simmons, Jeff. "Homework turns into novel." The Record, 27 May 1992, p. 1-3. Subject The topic of the resource Writing Description An account of the resource Gloria L. Amos (1920–2012) was an Englewood-based writer, educator, and longtime public school staff member whose late-in-life literary work drew deeply on family, memory, and place. Born in the early twentieth century, Gloria Amos spent much of her adult life balancing work, family, and community responsibility. She was a resident of Englewood, New Jersey from 1966 onward and worked for decades in public education. In 1994, she retired from the Englewood Board of Education, where she served as a secretary at Janis E. Dismus Middle School, a role that placed her at the heart of daily school life and community interaction. Amos began her writing journey later in life after enrolling in an adult writing class in the early 1980s, following the death of her husband. What started as a short-story assignment—an exercise focused on one of the seven deadly sins—eventually evolved into her first novel, Losing Yet Loving. The book, described by Amos as “factional,” blended fiction with lived experience and explored themes of love, family obligation, betrayal, sexuality, and survival. Set in part in Englewood, the novel references local streets, landmarks, and neighborhoods, grounding its emotionally charged narrative in the geography of her everyday life. Published after more than a decade of intermittent writing, Losing Yet Loving was followed by a second book, Resurgence from the Abyss, further cementing Amos’s legacy as a writer who transformed personal hardship into creative expression. Though modest about her accomplishments—famously remarking that she did not consider herself “a real writer”—she viewed her books as a lasting legacy for her children and family. Gloria Amos passed away on February 18, 2012, at the age of 91, in Edgewater, New Jersey. She was the mother of two sons, Terrell and Kenneth (Jollyn) Amos, and is remembered by five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a wide circle of relatives, friends, students, and colleagues. Her life stands as a testament to the power of education, perseverance, and storytelling at any stage of life. 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 Journalist Activist, Women's Rights Source of File Attached O'Crowley, Peggy. "20 Years of feminist firepower." The Record, 19 July 1992, p. L-1, 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 Kriegel, Phyllis (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Activist, Women's Rights Journalism Description An account of the resource Phyllis Kriegel was a feminist editor, writer, and activist best known for her leadership of New Directions for Women, one of the largest and longest-running feminist newspapers in the United States. An Englewood, New Jersey resident, Kriegel emerged as a prominent voice during the height of second-wave feminism, combining grassroots organizing with media activism to challenge the male dominance of American journalism and politics. Kriegel became managing editor of New Directions for Women in the early 1970s and later its editor, working out of the Women’s Rights Building in downtown Englewood. Under her direction, the bi-monthly, 24-page tabloid reached a national readership of about 50,000. The paper covered a wide range of issues often marginalized by mainstream media, including pay inequity, reproductive health, day care, unpaid labor, domestic violence, housing, adoption, and women’s political participation. Kriegel was especially critical of the tendency to confine women’s concerns to lifestyle or “women’s pages,” arguing that women’s issues were central social and political questions. A self-described late bloomer, Kriegel’s feminism grew out of personal experience. Active in the women’s movement by the early 1970s, she famously participated in the 1974 International Women’s Day march in New York City, where the contrast between public political engagement and private domestic expectations crystallized her political awakening. She later studied women’s history, wrote and broadcast about feminism, and became known for her sharp editorials and accessible, non-dogmatic style. Despite operating with minimal resources, New Directions for Women relied on volunteer labor, freelance writers, and a strong sense of collective purpose. Kriegel emphasized that the paper was less about profit than social change, viewing feminist publishing as part of a longer tradition of women’s reform movements. Her leadership helped sustain the publication for more than a decade, outlasting many similar feminist outlets. Remembered as principled, energetic, and pragmatic, Phyllis Kriegel played a crucial role in expanding feminist journalism and ensuring that women’s voices, experiences, and analyses reached a national audience at a time when they were routinely excluded from the mainstream press. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived O'Crowley, Peggy. "20 Years of feminist firepower." The Record, 19 July 1992, p. L-1, L-6. D'Aurizio, Elaine. "Printing the women's view." The Record, 5 Nov. 1984, p. C-1, C-5. "Planned Parenthood holds election." The Record, 29 July 1979, p. A-25. Feminism Journalism Women's Rights 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 1949? Birthplace Bronx, New York, USA Death Date 2022-01-13 Occupation Journalist Activist, Women's Rights Source of File Attached "Pamela Sheldrick." Daily Record, 19 Jan. 2022, p. 4A. 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 Sheldrick, Pamela (1950-2022) Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers Activism, Women's Rights Description An account of the resource Pamela Sheldrick (c. 1950–January 13, 2023) was a feminist activist, bookseller, editor, fitness instructor, and community builder whose life bridged political commitment, cultural work, and deep personal relationships. Born and raised in the South Bronx, Sheldrick’s early political outlook leaned Republican, a position she later critically reexamined as she became deeply engaged in the feminist movement. That political awakening shaped the rest of her public life. After settling in northern New Jersey, she became a prominent advocate for women’s rights, serving as president of the Morristown chapter of the National Organization for Women and as a board member of Planned Parenthood. Sheldrick was deeply involved in feminist publishing rooted in Englewood, New Jersey, a hub of her cultural and political work. She served as an editor and reviewer for New Directions for Women, the influential national feminist newspaper headquartered in Englewood from the 1970s through the 1990s, helping elevate feminist scholarship, organizing, and cultural criticism at a moment when such voices were routinely marginalized. Her commitment to feminist literature took on a lasting public form with Pandora Book Peddlers, the feminist and multicultural bookstore she co-founded and operated for 26 years on Palisade Avenue in Englewood. Widely recognized as one of the few feminist bookstores in the New York metropolitan area, Pandora carried thousands of carefully selected titles—non-sexist, non-racist, and often difficult to find—published largely by small and university presses. More than a retail space, the store functioned as an intellectual commons where students, professors, activists, and local residents gathered to exchange ideas and build community. Alongside her political and cultural work, Sheldrick sustained a long career in physical wellness. From the mid-1970s through 2016, she taught fitness and Pilates classes and became a well-known and deeply respected instructor at the Madison YMCA and other venues. Her dual commitments to activism and embodied health reflected a holistic understanding of feminism grounded in autonomy, strength, and care. Sheldrick also wrote poetry, traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe, and was an avid hiker, particularly in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks. She shared a 50-year marriage with her husband, Mike Sheldrick, celebrating their anniversary in 2021. She was the mother of Rachael, grandmother to Cella and Nick, and sister to Kevin, with whom she shared a close and enduring bond. Pamela Sheldrick passed away quietly at her home in Morristown at the age of 73. She is remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and as a principled, generous presence whose work in Englewood’s feminist publishing and bookselling communities left a lasting imprint on regional and national movements for gender justice. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Pamela Sheldrick." Daily Record, 19 Jan. 2022, p. 4A. Mullica, Lorraine. "Feminist book titles not only for women." The Ridgewood News, 11 Sep. 1988, p. 51. "Feminist Book Titles not only for Women," The Sunday News, September 11, 1988. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Feminism Journalism Newspapers Women's Rights 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 Journalist Business Owner Activist, Women's Rights Author Source of File Attached "A Day In Englewood A word on Pandora." The Record, 14 Mar. 1992, p. 23. 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 Scheinmann, Vivian (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers Activism, Women's Rights Businesses, Local Description An account of the resource Vivian Scheinmann was a journalist and women's rights activist. She opened a bookstore in Englewood with Pamela Sheldrick named Pandora Book Peddlers. It was opened around 1983 on 68 West Palisade Avenue. She also ran the New Directions for Women newspaper. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "A Day In Englewood A word on Pandora." The Record, 14 Mar. 1992, p. 23. Mullica, Lorraine. "Feminist book titles not only for women." The Ridgewood News, 11 Sep. 1988, p. 51. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Businesses Journalism Women's Rights 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 1917-12-05 Birthplace New York City, New York, USA Death Date 2012-08-20 Occupation Journalist Source of File Attached O'Crowley, Peggy. "Haunted by memories of back-street abortions." The Record, 28 June 1992, p. A-1, A-14. 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 Kassell, Paula (2017-2012) Subject The topic of the resource Newspapers Activism, Women's Rights Description An account of the resource Paula Kassell was a journalist and women's rights activist. She graduated from Barnard College in 1939. She helped found the Morris County Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW). In 1975 she also helped found the newspaper New Directions for Women in Englewood. She then began writing for the New York Times. She married Gerson G. Friedman. She had two children, Claire Friedman-Foodman and Daniel. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Levin, Jay. "Paula Kassell, feminist writer and activist." The Record, 13 Sep. 2012, p. L6. "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paula_Kassell">Paula Kassell</a>." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundations, 27 Mar. 2024. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Journalism Newspapers Women Women's Rights 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 Musician Singer Source of File Attached "<a href="https://www.discogs.com/artist/1121179-DJ-Shawn">DJ Shawn</a>." Discogs. 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, Shawn (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Music, Hip-Hop Description An account of the resource Shawn Cheatham, or "DJ Shawn" is a hip-hop artist. He joined Rock N' Gee. He grew up in Teaneck. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Music 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 1903-12-16 Birthplace Brockton, Massachusetts, USA Death Date 1988-12-28 Occupation Teacher Educator Source of File Attached McLaren, James. "Constance Chilton, educator." The Record, 1 Jan. 1989, p. A-33. 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 Chilton, Constance (1903-1988) Subject The topic of the resource Schools Description An account of the resource Constance Chilton was an educator. She graduated from Smith College in 1926. She went to school with Elisabeth Reeve Morrow Morgan. Together they founded the Little School, now named the Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood. She graduated from Columbia University Teacher's College in 1943. She retired from teaching in 1981. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Constance Chilton in the New Jersey, U.S., Death Index, 1848-1878, 1901-2017." Ancestry. McLaren, James. "Constance Chilton, educator." The Record, 1 Jan. 1989, p. A-33. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource 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 Teacher Source of File Attached "Tuesday, Englewood." The Record, 4 Feb. 1990, p. NV-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 Weidenfeld, Miriam (?-?) Subject The topic of the resource Schools Religion, Judaism Description An account of the resource Miriam Weidenfeld was a teacher. She acted as director of Temple Emanu-El religious school in the 1980s and 90s. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Englewood, Miriam Weidenfeld." The Record, 15 May 1997, p. NF-10. "Tuesday, Englewood." The Record, 4 Feb. 1990, p. NV-5. “<a href="https://templeemanu-el.com/about-us/history/">History.</a>” Temple Emanu-El. 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 1921-06-09 Birthplace Lubaczów, Poland Death Date 2006-04-17 Occupation Spiritual Leader Teacher Activist, Social Welfare Activist, Civil Rights Activist, Religious Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Hertzberg">Arthur Hertzberg</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 June 2024. <div></div> 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 Hertzberg, Arthur (1921-2006) Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Activism, Civil Rights Civil Rights Movement Description An account of the resource Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg arrived at Temple Emanu-El of Englewood in the mid-1950s during a moment of institutional expansion and social change. Coming from a previous pulpit in Nashville, Tennessee, he assumed leadership just as the congregation was preparing for the High Holy Days amid plans for a major building campaign and the construction of a new sanctuary. His tenure coincided with a period when suburban synagogues were redefining their role in American Jewish life. Hertzberg’s arrival marked a generational shift in leadership. Alongside him came Cantor Nathaniel A. Entin, a respected and accomplished cantor whose presence strengthened the Temple’s liturgical and musical life. Together, the new rabbinic–cantorial team prepared what was expected to be the final High Holy Day season in the existing Tenafly Road facility, underscoring a sense of transition and anticipation within the congregation. A trained historian and theologian, Hertzberg viewed the rabbinate as inseparable from ethical responsibility in public life. He frequently spoke about the changing nature of American Judaism, arguing that communities like Englewood would shape the future of Jewish religious expression in an increasingly suburban nation. Under his leadership, Temple Emanu-El formally aligned with the Conservative movement through membership in the United Synagogue, reinforcing its institutional identity while expanding its national connections. Hertzberg’s most lasting impact in Englewood, however, came through his willingness to engage controversial civic issues from the pulpit. During municipal election campaigns, he publicly criticized political rhetoric that he believed exploited racial fear, particularly in debates over housing, integration, and relocation policies. These sermons drew sharp responses from local political figures and sparked public debate, placing Temple Emanu-El at the center of broader conversations about race, democracy, and moral responsibility in postwar suburban New Jersey At the same time, Hertzberg’s influence extended well beyond Englewood. While serving as rabbi of Temple Emanu-El, he rose to national prominence, later becoming President of the American Jewish Congress and Vice President of the World Jewish Congress. In these roles, he emerged as one of the most outspoken Jewish intellectuals of his generation, addressing civil rights, Jewish identity, and the relationship between American Jews and Israel Hertzberg’s years in Englewood exemplified a model of religious leadership that fused scholarship, moral critique, and community engagement. Supported by strong cantorial leadership and an expanding congregation, he transformed the suburban synagogue into a forum for ethical reflection and public discourse. His legacy at Temple Emanu-El endures as an example of how a local pulpit could resonate far beyond its immediate community. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Arthur Hertzberg, 84." The Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2006, p. 4B. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Hertzberg">Arthur Hertzberg</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 26 June 2024. <div></div> "Arthur Hertzberg outspoken rabbi, dies at age 84." The Greenville News, 19 Apr. 2006, p. 4B. Berger, Joseph. “<a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/18/nyregion/rabbi-arthur-hertzberg-scholar-and-blunt-advocate-for-civil-rights.html">Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg, Scholar and Blunt Advocate for Civil Rights, Dies at 84</a>.” The New York Times, 18 Apr. 2006. "Rabbi Arthur Hertzberg,Outspoken Scholar and Civil Rights Advocate, is Dead at 84." New York Times, April 8, 2008. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available wikipedia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1972 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Activism Civil Rights Education Religion Social Welfare 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 1874? Birthplace Germany Death Date 1946-08-28 Occupation Spiritual Leader Businessman Source of File Attached "Glowing Tribunes Paid To Ferdinand Vorsanger. By Englewood Officials." The Record, 29 Sep. 1926, p. 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 Vorsanger, Ferdinand (1874-1946) Subject The topic of the resource Religion, Judaism Description An account of the resource Ferdinand Vorsanger (c. 1872–1946) was a central figure in Englewood’s civic, commercial, and religious life during the early decades of the twentieth century. An immigrant who built his reputation through persistence, public service, and community leadership, Vorsanger helped guide Englewood during its transformation from a small suburban town into a confident and expanding commercial center. Born in Germany, Vorsanger immigrated to the United States as a young man and eventually settled in Englewood, New Jersey, where he would spend the remainder of his life. He entered local business at the turn of the century and became a successful merchant, earning a reputation for integrity, steadiness, and fairness. By the 1910s and 1920s, he was widely regarded as one of the city’s most dependable business leaders. Vorsanger’s greatest public influence came through his leadership of the Englewood Board of Trade, where he served as president during a pivotal period of growth. His tenure was marked by ambitious planning and cooperation between business leaders and city officials. Under his guidance, the Board of Trade championed infrastructure projects, transportation improvements, and downtown development, including support for major bridge and roadway initiatives intended to connect Englewood more fully to regional commerce. Civic leaders credited him with maintaining momentum during periods of transition and ensuring that long-term planning remained a priority. In September 1926, following a three-month absence, Vorsanger was honored with a large public welcome-home dinner held at the Parish House of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The event drew more than a hundred members and friends of the Board of Trade and featured tributes from judges, clergy, merchants, and municipal officials. Speakers emphasized not only his effectiveness as president but his personal qualities—his patience, loyalty, and ability to unify people with differing interests. City representatives formally welcomed him back on behalf of Englewood, underscoring the esteem in which he was held across political, religious, and professional lines. Beyond commerce and civic planning, Vorsanger played a foundational role in Englewood’s Jewish communal life. He was a key force behind the establishment of Temple Emanu-El and served as its first president. In the congregation’s earliest years, religious services and gatherings were often held in his home, reflecting his belief that faith and community responsibility were inseparable. His leadership helped secure the congregation’s permanence and laid the groundwork for Temple Emanu-El’s lasting role as a spiritual and cultural anchor in the city. Vorsanger was also active in fraternal and civic organizations, including Tuscan Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, and the Englewood Elks. Through these networks, he further strengthened ties among Englewood’s civic leaders and reinforced a culture of service and mutual responsibility. He lived with his family at 165 Cambridge Road in Englewood. He and his wife, Bertha, raised two children: a daughter, Helen Wise, and a son, Berthold Vorsanger, who later served as a police magistrate and judge in Englewood, continuing the family’s tradition of public service. Ferdinand Vorsanger died in 1946 at the age of 72. His passing prompted tributes from business leaders, clergy, and city officials who remembered him not simply as a successful merchant, but as a steady civic builder whose leadership helped shape Englewood’s early twentieth-century identity. His legacy endures in the institutions he helped strengthen and in the model of community-centered leadership he exemplified—rooted in cooperation, foresight, and a deep commitment to the city he called home. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Glowing Tribunes Paid To Ferdinand Vorsanger. By Englewood Officials." The Record, 29 Sep. 1926, p. 6. "F. Vorsanger, 72, Dies At Englewood." The Record, 28 Aug. 1946, p. 1. "Plan 2 Services In N.Y., Here For Vorsanger." The Record, 29 Aug. 1946, p.2. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle Business Religion