Background
Jordan, Blanche Thompson was born on February 11, 1915 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Jordan, Blanche Thompson was born on February 11, 1915 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Diploma, Harlem School Nursing. Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1945. Master of Arts, New York University, 1950.
Master of Science, City College of New York, 1969.
Staff nurse, Harlem Hospital, New York City, 1937-1939; charge nurse, Harlem Hospital, New York City, 1939-1942; per diem nurse, Harlem Hospital, New York City, since 1968; supervisor gynecological nursing, Freedmen's Hospital, Washington, 1945-1946; teacher home nursing and child hygiene, Jamaica (New York) Vocational H.S., 1947-1950; teacher homebound children, New York City Board Education, 1950-1967; guidance counselor, New York City Board Education, 1967-1979.
Member League of Women Voters, New York City, Schomburg Center, New York City. Big sister Big Sisters Harlem Teams, New York City. School volunteer New York City School Volumes.
Member of New York State Nurse's Association, Zeta Phi Beta, Chi Eta Phi.
Daughter of Leon Augustus I and Louise (Clark) Thompson. Married Reuel M. Jordan, July 1, 1939. 1 child, Reuel M. Junior.