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Posted on: March 27, 2023

Women Who Have Made History: Marineeta Smallwood

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Steadfast, unassuming, unconquerable, empathetic, astute - words that describe a woman who represents that which is good and right. After her untimely retirement as a special education teacher Marineeta Smallwood has devoted her time, talents, finances, a...

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Women's History Month
Posted on: March 4, 2022

Early 20th Century African American Women in Lansdowne

Womens History Month

Before 1910 most African American women who lived in Lansdowne were domestic workers who lived in the homes of well to do white families. But by 1910, women such as Margaret Hammond lived in their own homes. Margaret lived at 112 Bartram Ave. with her hus...

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Women's History Month
Posted on: March 3, 2022

Lucy Biddle Lewis - Quaker Peace Activist

Lucy Biddle Lewis

Lucy Biddle Lewis (1861-1941) was a Quaker peace activist in the first half of the 20th century. Lewis lived at 504 S. Lansdowne Ave. in 1910 with her family. In 1915 Lucy traveled with future Nobel Peace Laureate, Jane Addams of Chicago, and other Americ...

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Women's History Month
Posted on: March 2, 2022

Phyllis Little – First Female Lansdowne Health Officer

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Phyllis Little moved to Lansdowne with her husband David and children in the mid-1960s, and immediately fell in love with the Borough from their home on East Albermarle Ave. After their three children began school, she was hired as the Secretary to the La...

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Women's History Month