Lyda D. Newman
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2 September, 1915
The New York Times reports on the opening of the Negro Suffrage Headquarters, with Lyda D. Newman in charge of the work. The report mentions an open-air meeting outside the building, canvassing, organizing street meetings, and inviting mothers to the headquarters, with Lyda Newman continuing to canvass and organize street meetings through the thirteenth Assembly District until election day. Dr. Mary Halton and Miss Portia Willis were among the speakers.
29 August, 1915
The New York Times announces the opening of a suffrage headquarters for colored people at 207 West Sixty-third Street, under the charge of Lyda Newman. This highlights her active role in the women's suffrage movement and her focus on engaging the African American community.
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Main Milestones
Birth of Lyda D. Newman
c. 1885
The exact date and location of Lyda D. Newman's birth remain unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1885. As an African American woman born in the late 19th century, her early life likely presented numerous challenges due to racial and gender biases prevalent in American society at the time.
Patent Application Filed for Hairbrush Design
November 15, 1898
Lyda Newman demonstrated her ingenuity by filing a patent application for an improved hairbrush design. This act reveals her awareness of everyday needs and her ability to innovate solutions. The application itself marks a crucial step in her journey as an inventor, placing her within the broader narrative of African American innovation during a period when their contributions were often overlooked.
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Known For
Inventor of an improved hairbrush with easily detachable and cleanable bristles (U.S. Patent No. 614,335, issued November 15, 1898).