Background
Harper, Barbara Clara was born on August 9, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of James Gullins and Irene Christine (Robinson) Harper.
counselor educational program administrator
Harper, Barbara Clara was born on August 9, 1932 in New York City. Daughter of James Gullins and Irene Christine (Robinson) Harper.
Associate of Arts, Mattaluck Community College, 1978. Bachelor of Science, New Hampshire College, 1987. Master of Science, New Hampshire College, 1989.
General office staff, Avnet Electronics, Bronx, New York, 1955-1959;
secretary, general office staff, Public Housing Administration, Waterbury, Connecticut, 1959-1964;
personnel interviewer, Scovill Manufacturing Company, Waterbury, 1964-1966;
caseworker, center director, New Opportunities for Waterbury, 1966-1968;
coordinator, Waterbury Comty. Schools, 1969-1994;
clinician, Child Guidance Clinic Greater Waterbury, Inc., since 1963. Part-time instructor Displaced Housewives and Work Incentive Programs, 1975-1980.
Member clerical staff Mattaluck Community College, Waterbury, 1974-1980.
Member Drug Free School, 1984. Volunteer leader Cooperative Extension Service, United States Department of Agriculture 4-H, 1984-1991. Committee leader Boy Scouts American, 1974-1976, Girl Scouts, 1962.
Secretary Northeastern Heights Council, 1971, The Promoters Club of Wilson School, 1980. Board director National Organization of Women Inc., 1964. Volunteer organist, choir director St. Cecilia's Church, 1960.
With United States Air Force, 1950-1952. Member of Connecticut Association Marriage and Family Counselors (secretary 1998-1999, president 2001-2002), National Political Congress of Black Women (secretary 1998-1999, president-elect 1999—2001, president 2001-2002), Long Hill Community Club (secretary), Waterbury Black Democratic Club.
Married William C. Booth, April 24, 1951 (divorced 1958). 1 child, James Alan; married Washington Mays, January 1, 1959 (divorced 1987).