Background
DOUGLASS, Mabel Smith was born on February 11, 1877 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of James Weaver and Wilhelmine Joanne (Midlige) Smith.
Member State Board of Education
DOUGLASS, Mabel Smith was born on February 11, 1877 in Jersey City, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of James Weaver and Wilhelmine Joanne (Midlige) Smith.
High School, Jersey City, New Jersey. Columbia University, Bachelor of Arts, 1899. Rutgers University, Doctor of Letters, 1924.
J. Taught in public schools of New York City. Organization women of state to support idea of state aided coll, for women in New Jersey State. Elected first Dean of New Jersey College, for Women by trustees of Rutgers University, 1918.
(College, had 50 students and no assets, 1918. In 1929, student body numbered 1,200 and assets amounted to $6,500.00).
Member: American Association of University Women. Phi Beta Kappa; Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools of Middle States and Maryland. Club: College (New Brunswick and Jersey City).
Spouse William Shipman Douglass, April 14, 1903, Jersey City, N.