Background
MENKEN, Alice Davis was born on August 4, 1870 in New York City. Daughter of Michael Marks and Miriam Maduro (Peixotto) Davis.
MENKEN, Alice Davis was born on August 4, 1870 in New York City. Daughter of Michael Marks and Miriam Maduro (Peixotto) Davis.
Professional Training in social work, 1914-1916. Training School for Community work, studied Parliamentary Law, Public Speaking, 5 years.
Y. City. Lectured, organized The Big Sister Movement in various groups. In co-operation with New York City Parole Commn, with State Parole Board, organized after-care service for women paroled and discharged from Workhouse and Penitentiary, New York City, Auburn State Prison, 1917. Joined Motor Corps of American, gave active service in New York City for ambulance, hosp. service during World War.
Appointed on Mayors Committee of Women, 1917-1920. Appointed by Governor. to serve on Board of Mgrs., New York State Reformatory. Secretary, co-operating with New York State, City Depts. dealing with delinquents, since 1920.
Author of numerous reports on Penology.
Member: Society for Political Study. Daughters of American Revolution. National. Probation Association National.
Committee on Prisons and Prison Labor. Council of Jewish Women. Jewish Big Sisters; Florence Crittenton League (Board of Trustees).
Clubs: Women's City, Women's National.
Spouse Mortimer Morange Menken, October 17, 1893, N.