Background
Gibbs, Elsie Frances was born on September 16, 1919 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John and Edith May (Henry) Gibbs.
Gibbs, Elsie Frances was born on September 16, 1919 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of John and Edith May (Henry) Gibbs.
Social worker, executive administrator, National Board Young Men’s Christian Association, New York City, 1949-1980; volunteer coordinator Schumburg Center for Research in Black Culture, New York Public Library., New York City, since 1986.
Member Perth Amboy Human Relations Committee, 1953-1970, Perth Amboy Planning Board, 1970-1976. President Citizens Advisory Committee to Mayor, Perth Amboy, 1961-1969. Vice chairman, treasurer, member executive council of vols.
New York Public Library., since 1992. Member League of Women Voters (president 1970-1972), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, National Black Child Development Institute, New York City Black Child Development Institute (charter member).