20 10 894 https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/09c846a703697d16d542df469d6a6217.jpg 2db94acff8976d31c11cd2d3614aa561 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 Music People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. Birthplace Harlem, New York, USA Occupation Musician Teacher Source of File Attached "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Daley_(jazz_musician)">Joseph Daley (jazz musician)</a>." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundations, 10 Aug. 2024. Birth Date August 6, 1949 Death Date August 3, 2025 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 Daley, Joseph Peter (1949-2025) Subject The topic of the resource Music, Jazz Schools, Public Description An account of the resource Joseph Daley (August 6, 1949 – August 3, 2025) was a pioneering low-brass artist whose work transformed how the tuba and euphonium could function within modern jazz. A composer, bandleader, and educator, Daley combined deep musical inquiry with spiritual reflection and a lifelong commitment to teaching, shaping audiences and students alike from New York City’s experimental music circles to public school classrooms in northern New Jersey. Raised in Harlem by parents who had immigrated from Montserrat, Daley matured musically during a period of intense cultural and artistic change. He attended the High School of Music & Art, graduating in 1967, and later completed both undergraduate studies in performance and a master’s degree in music education at the Manhattan School of Music. By the early 1970s, he was actively involved in New York’s downtown loft scene, where musicians pursued collective improvisation, extended forms, and music rooted as much in philosophy as in sound. Daley became widely recognized for his ability to give the lowest registers of the ensemble both power and narrative weight. His compositions often unfolded on a large scale, blending jazz traditions with orchestral textures and ethical or spiritual themes. Albums such as The Seven Deadly Sins, The Seven Heavenly Virtues, and Portraits: Wind, Thunder and Love revealed an artist willing to grapple with expansive ideas through equally expansive sound. Leading his Earth Tones Ensemble, Daley crafted dense sonic environments that paired tuba with low reeds, percussion, and layered ensemble writing, drawing frequent comparisons to the ambitious compositional approach of Charles Mingus. Throughout his career, Daley was also a sought-after collaborator. From the early 1970s onward, he performed and recorded with an extraordinary range of artists, including Gil Evans, Sam Rivers, Muhal Richard Abrams, Carla Bley, Charlie Haden, Anthony Braxton, Taylor Ho Bynum, and poet Jayne Cortez. His long association with Sam Rivers—particularly through performances at Studio Rivbea—placed him firmly within one of the most influential experimental jazz movements of the era. Teaching was not secondary to Daley’s musical life but central to it. Beginning in 1976, he joined the Englewood, New Jersey public schools, where he taught for nearly thirty years. At Dwight Morrow High School and Janis Dismus Middle School, he directed concert bands and jazz ensembles while also teaching theory, harmony, and music appreciation. Known for his high standards and quiet intensity, Daley helped foster a remarkable period of musical growth in Englewood and profoundly shaped the lives of countless students, including future recording artists Regina Belle and Bernard Belle. After retiring from teaching in 2005, Daley remained creatively active, continuing to compose and perform well into his later years. He passed away on August 3, 2025, in Hackensack, New Jersey, just days before his seventy-sixth birthday. Remembered for his depth of thought, spiritual seriousness, and devotion to both creative music and public education, Joseph Daley leaves behind a legacy measured not only in recordings and compositions, but in generations of musicians formed by his example. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived “<a href="http://www.jodamusic.com/biography">Biography</a>.” Joseph Daley. <div></div> "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_Daley_(jazz_musician)">Joseph Daley (jazz musician)</a>." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundations, 10 Aug. 2024. "Organizations." The Record, 4 May 1983, p. B9. "Joseph Daley, Harlem to Hackensack Jazz Tuba Player, Trombonist and Composer dies at 75." Jazz Tiimes, August 7, 2025. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Peter Leutsch Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 25, 2012 Education 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 1933-01-01 Death Date 2014-02-26 Occupation Writer Actor Source of File Attached Wallace, Ken. "A Professor will play Poe." The Record, 10 May 1972, p. C-10. 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 Daniels, Robert L. (1933-2014) Description An account of the resource Robert L. Daniels was the manager of Music Manor, a downtown record store. He also was a theater critic and actor. He had three children Marc, Lisa Spaulding, and David. He lived in Little Falls and Oakland before moving to Chatham New Jersey for thirty years. Subject The topic of the resource Theater Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Wallace, Ken. "A Professor will play Poe." The Record, 10 May 1972, p. C-10. “<a href="http://www.bradleyfuneralhomes.com/robert-l-daniels/">Robert L. Daniels: Bradley Funeral Homes</a>.” Bradley Funeral Homes | Bradley & Son Funeral Homes, 26 Feb. 2014. <div></div> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Entertainment Music Organizations and Institutions A group of individuals cooperating under similar beliefs to reach an agreed-upon goal. Metadata for organizations and institutions provides information for the basis of an investigation into the creation, purpose, beliefs, and actors involved in an organization and institution. 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 Daughters of Isis Englewood People An individual. Metadata for a person provides detailed biographical information to describe the life of a historical figure. 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 Daughtry, Herbert Description An account of the resource Herbert Daughtry (born January 13, 1931) is an American pastor, civil rights activist, and community leader best known as “The People’s Pastor.” He has served for decades as a faith-based organizer in New York City and beyond. Daughtry was the National Presiding Minister of The House of the Lord Churches from 1959 until his retirement in 2019, after which he became National Presiding Minister Emeritus while remaining active in church and community affairs. Born in Savannah, Georgia, into a family with deep roots in Black church leadership, he began his activism in the civil rights era working with groups such as Brooklyn CORE and Operation Breadbasket in the 1950s and ’60s. He helped found the National Black United Front and the African People’s Christian Organization, combining religious ministry with social justice work on issues from education and economic empowerment to anti-apartheid and local Brooklyn development. Even into his 90s, Daughtry has continued to be engaged in community leadership, spiritual ministry, and advocacy through initiatives like the Herbert Daughtry Global Ministries. In the spring of 1990, Daughtry became active in the struggle for justice for Phillip Pannell, who had been shot and killed by white Teaneck police officer, Gary Spath. At a mass meeting at Community Baptist Church in Englewood, Daughtry said "I don't know how much more we can take it. Something's got to give." Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived New York Amsterdam News 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 December 17, 1977 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/d8f97284c569571eddc6f5b5c8670be6.jpg c89ce5a77b987a5630ee3096e55051a7 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 Places Places A fixed location. Metadata for a place provides descriptive information that is the basis of discovery of the creation, purpose, and agents associated with a place. Type of Place Restaurants Source of File Attached Photographs, David Colman 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 Dave's Luncheonette Subject The topic of the resource Businesses, Local Description An account of the resource Dave's Luncheonette was a corner store owned by Pearl Levine. 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 1894 Birthplace Apalachee, Georgia, USA Death Date 1966-01-10 Occupation Civic Leader Source of File Attached "Burge U. Davis of Englewood Is Dead At 71." The Record, 11 Jan. 1966, p.37. 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 Davis, Burge Upshaw (1894-1966) Subject The topic of the resource Sports, Baseball Description An account of the resource Burge Upshaw Davis (1894–1966) was a longtime Englewood, New Jersey resident whose life blended family devotion, church leadership, and sustained commitment to youth and community life. Born in Apalachee, Georgia, in 1894, Davis moved north during the Great Migration and settled in Englewood in 1924, making the city his home for more than four decades. Davis was a devoted member of Galilee Methodist Church, where he was widely respected for his steady presence and service. His connection to the church extended beyond worship: after his death, his family and friends donated an illuminated outdoor sign in his memory, a public marker of the esteem in which he was held by the congregation and neighborhood. Perhaps Davis’s most enduring legacy was his work with young people. For 15 years, he financed and supported local sandlot and youth baseball, most notably the Englewood Cubs, helping provide opportunities, equipment, and structure for generations of young athletes in Englewood and Bergen County. He also assisted in organizing the baseball team of American Legion Post 58, further underscoring his belief in sports as a vehicle for discipline, mentorship, and community pride. In 1912, Davis married Marie Cheyney of Farmington, Georgia. The couple raised a large family and became well known locally. In 1962, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at Galilee Methodist Church, an event attended by hundreds of friends, relatives, civic leaders, and city dignitaries, reflecting their deep roots in Englewood’s social and religious life. Burge Upshaw Davis died at his home at 167 William Street in 1966 at the age of 71. His funeral was held at Galilee Methodist Church, with burial in Brookside Cemetery in Englewood. Remembered as a quiet but steadfast community builder, Davis left behind a legacy defined less by titles than by decades of service—particularly to the city’s youth, its churches, and its families. Davis was also Leroy McCloud's father-in-law. "Burge U. Davis of Englewood Is Dead At 71." The Record, 11 Jan. 1966, p.37. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Sports Youth https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/7bf20ae6fee117def8c3974e803baa86.jpg 4b28d0857f5b810b923cf43ee59540c5 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 1899-11-30 Birthplace Greenville, Georgia, USA Death Date 1990-07-13 Occupation Civic Leader Educator Social Worker Sociologist Source of File Attached <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_McGhee_Davis">“Ethel McGhee Davis.”</a> Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Sept. 2023. 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 Davis, Ethel McGhee (1899-1990) Subject The topic of the resource Social Welfare System Social Services Description An account of the resource Ethel Davis McGhee was an American social worker and educator. She was the first African American social worker in Englewood, New Jersey when she became the Director of Social Work at the Social Service Federation for Englewood's African American community in 1925. She worked for the Social Service Federation's Memorial House, which was eventually named the Englewood Community House. In the 1930s, Davis worked at Spelman College, where she acted as Dean of Women and taught sociology. She was the school's first African American administrator. Davis was heavily involved in numerous organizations such as the Young Woman's Christian Association (YWCA), the National Council of Jewish Women, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), the National Urban League, the League of Women Voters, and the National Council of Negro Women. She traveled back to Englewood in 1954 and remained active in the community. She was involved in numerous organizations in Englewood including the Social Service Federation, the Urban League, the Leonard Johnson Nursery School, the Community Chest, the First Baptist Church of Englewood, and the Adult Advisory Committee. She married John Warren Davis, President of West Virginia State College on September 2, 1932. She had two daughters, Caroline Florence Davis Gleiter and Dorothy Davis McDaniel. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <a href="https://scalar.oberlincollegelibrary.org/suffrage/davis">“Oberlin’s Women: Ethel McGhee Davis.”</a> Oberlin’s Women: A Legacy of Leadership & Activism, <div style="text-align:left;">"Memorial service planned for Ethel McGhee Davis." The Record, August 2, 1990, p.22.</div> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethel_McGhee_Davis">“Ethel McGhee Davis.”</a> Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Sept. 2023. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ludder, Rachelle African American Education Social Welfare Social Work Sociology https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/205b818deca829fae308b0f59572f232.png c2a34b9c5faf82a7ff8db2919c8b1093 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/. 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Title A name given to the resource Davis, Hope Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Peabody Awards 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 May 30, 2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Public Domain Description An account of the resource <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hope_Davis">Hope Davis</a> is an acclaimed American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. Born in Englewood, New Jersey, on March 23, 1964, she spent her early years in Bergen County and was raised in nearby Tenafly, where she graduated from Tenafly High School in 1982. Her Englewood roots placed her within a vibrant cultural community that helped shape her early interest in the arts. Davis built a distinguished acting career with notable roles in films such as The Daytrippers, About Schmidt, American Splendor, Infamous, and Asteroid City. On television, she earned Emmy Award nominations for her performances in In Treatment, The Special Relationship, and Succession. She has also received Golden Globe and Tony Award nominations, establishing herself as one of the most respected character actresses of her generation. https://archive.englewoodmakeshistory.org/files/original/8d634cb06196d9d29b2bd9a48076c9d3.jpg 0f225b30cbfbfdeccf350d8dd5918a85 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 1888-02-11 Birthplace Milledgeville, Georgia, USA Death Date 1980-07-12 Occupation Educator Activist, Civil Rights Source of File Attached “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Warren_Davis_(college_president)">John Warren Davis (College President)</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Mar. 2024. 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 Davis, John Warren (1888-1980) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Anderson, Gene. "Dr. Joh Warren Davis, advisor to five presidents." The Record, 13 July 1980, p.A-22. “<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Warren_Davis_(college_president)">John Warren Davis (College President)</a>.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Mar. 2024. <div></div> Bickley, Ancella R. "<a href="http://www.wvencyclopedia.org/print/Article/1717">John Warren Davis."</a> West Virginia Encyclopedia. <div></div> Subject The topic of the resource Activism, African American Universities Description An account of the resource John Warren Davis was an educator and civil rights leader. He was president of West Virginia State University from 1919 to 1953. While in this position, Davis led the college to become fully accredited, making the institution one of the four black colleges and the first public college in West Virginia to become accredited. He also created the State 4-H Camp, the Civilian Pilot Training Program, and the Army Specialized Training Program. Davis was also one of the founders of the first NAACP chapter in Atlanta, Georgia. He also established the NAACP's legal defense fund to desegregate colleges and provide black students with scholarships. He was also involved with the National Urban League and was the president of the Englewood Chapter. Other organizations he was involved with included the National Advisory Committee on Education of Negros, the National Advisory Committee on Education, the National Science Board, the National Science Foundation, and the National Education Association. He commonly hosted civil rights leaders in his home along with his wife, Ethel. He was married Bessie Rucker Davis in 1916 until she died in 1931. He married Ethel McGhee in 1932. He had three children, Constance Davis Welch, Dorothy Davis McDaniel, and Caroline Davis Gleiter. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle African American Civil Rights 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. Birth Date 1882? Death Date 1992-09-11 Occupation Civic Leader Domestic Worker Source of File Attached Lauer, Evelyn. "Almost a century of giving to others." The Record, 15 Aug. 1990, p.NV-2. 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 Davis, Maria Cheney (1882?-1992) Subject The topic of the resource Activism, Social Welfare Health Care Description An account of the resource Maria Cheney Davis was one of Englewood’s most enduring community builders. Over the course of nearly half a century, she helped shape the city’s Black civic life through health advocacy, volunteer leadership, youth mentorship, and sustained service to Englewood Hospital and local institutions. Davis was best known as the founder and longtime president of the Dr. William F. Willoughby Auxiliary at Englewood Hospital. Established in 1953 to honor the hospital’s first Black physician, Dr. William F. Willoughby, the auxiliary became a vital fundraising and service organization at a time when African Americans were often excluded from formal hospital leadership. Under Davis’s guidance, the group raised thousands of dollars to support hospital facilities and patient care, including furnishing and maintaining the Dr. Willoughby Room, contributing equipment, and later supporting additional service spaces within the hospital. Her leadership style emphasized continuity and intergenerational responsibility. Recognizing the importance of passing civic values forward, Davis helped inspire the creation of a Junior Auxiliary, composed of daughters and granddaughters of senior members. Through garden parties, community events, and hands-on service, young members learned philanthropy by example—an approach that ensured the auxiliary’s mission would endure beyond its founders. Beyond the hospital, Davis was deeply involved in Englewood’s civic and social organizations. She was active in the Urban League of Bergen County, the Leonard Johnson Day Nursery, and several women’s professional and civic groups serving Black residents in Englewood and Teaneck. Her service bridged faith, politics, and community life: she was a longtime member of Galilee United Methodist Church, participated in church guild work, and also served as a Republican committeewoman in Englewood. In recognition of her decades of service, Davis received numerous honors, including an Urban League community service award in her nineties. Even in advanced age, she remained publicly engaged, continuing to raise funds and attend community events well into her late 90s. When Maria Cheney Davis died at the age of 100, tributes emphasized not only her longevity, but the infrastructure of care and service she helped build. Her legacy lives on in Englewood’s medical, civic, and faith institutions—and in the generations of young people who learned public service by following her example. Davis was also Leroy McCloud's mother-in-law. Lauer, Evelyn. "Almost a century of giving to others." The Record, 15 Aug. 1990, p.NV-2. "Young Auxilians Follow Elders' Example." The Record, February 23, 1971. "Maria Cheney Davis, 100." The Record, September 13, 1992. "Urban League Salutes 3." The Record, May 16, 1987. "Maria Cheney Davis." The Record, 13 Sept. 1992, p. 22. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Colman, David Ludder, Rachelle Activism Community Work Health Social Work