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Ann Klein

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Ann Rosensweig Klein (1923–1986) was an American politician who served as a representative in the New Jersey General Assembly.

Ann Klein
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from District 10B
In office
January 11, 1972 – January 8, 1974
Serving with James P. Vreeland
Preceded byEverett B. Vreeland
Peter W. Thomas
Succeeded byDistrict eliminated
Personal details
Born1923
Died1986
Alma materBarnard College
Columbia University

Education edit

Klein received an undergraduate degree from Barnard College and graduated from the Columbia University School of Social Work.[1]

Career edit

She was president of the New Jersey League of Women Voters,[2][3] from 1967 until 1971.[1] She left that position when she ran for the New Jersey General Assembly.[4] A resident of Morristown, she was elected in 1971 to represent District 10B in the New Jersey General Assembly (one of two districts in Morris County),[5] thereby becoming the first Democrat to represent the county in 60 years.[6][7] While in the Assembly, she supported a bill which removed the requirement that women must disclose their marital status when registering to vote.[8]

In 1973 she began her bid for Governor of New Jersey.[9][10] After she placed second to Brendan Byrne, he nominated her as commissioner of the Department of Institutions and Agencies,[11][3] and she was approved by the New Jersey State Senate.[12] While serving in as commissioner she worked to find places for people released from state hospitals in New Jersey,[13] and advocated for better treatment of mental health care patients.[14] In 1975 this department was reorganized and she held a new position as the New Jersey Commissioner of the Department of Human Services until 1981 when she ran to be the Democratic nominee for the Governor of New Jersey.[15]

In 1981 she tried again for the Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey[16] but was unsuccessful.[17] After her loss to Byrne in 1982 she was appointed and served as an administrative law judge in Newark until 1984 when she retired.[15]

Personal life edit

Ann Klein was born in 1923 in Brooklyn, NY. Klein had two children, a son, David and daughter, Mara Jayne Miller[15] with her husband. They divorced in 1980.[1] Klein died of cancer at the age of 62 in Morristown, NJ in 1986.[18][15]

Awards and honors edit

The Ann Klein Forensic Center at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital was named in honor of Klein to recognize her work in New Jersey.[6][19] In 1988, the Community Health Law Project began awarding the Ann Klein Advocate Award.[20] The award is annually presented to individuals or groups for their exemplary working towards better accessibility for persons living with disabilities.[21]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "Obituary for Ann Klein (Aged 59)". Courier-Post. February 24, 1986. p. 25. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "New Jersey Women's History: Period VI". www.njwomenshistory.org. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Waldron, Martin (February 15, 1976). "Women Who Help to Rule the State". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  4. ^ Donlan, Thomas G. (April 9, 1972). "The League Goes Public". The Record. p. 68. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Results of the General Election Held November 2,1971, New Jersey Department of State. Accessed June 13, 2022.
  6. ^ a b "Center named for advocate of mentally ill ** Nurse who is accused of murder is in the Ann Klein Forensic Unit". Morning Call; Allentown, Pa. [Allentown, Pa]. January 5, 2004. pp. B4 – via ProQuest.
  7. ^ Baltin, Steve (October 21, 1973). "Mrs. Klein Isn't Running but G.O.P. Makes Her Morris Issue". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  8. ^ "Legislative Notes: No 'Mrs.' for Voters". The New York Times. March 19, 1972. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  9. ^ Sullivan, Ronald (February 13, 1973). "Woman Enters Contest in Jersey". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  10. ^ Burks, Edward C. (May 26, 1973). "Ann Klein Braves Commuter Crush". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  11. ^ Sullivan, Ronald (January 4, 1974). "Byrne Names Ann Klein Chief of State Institutions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
  12. ^ Waggoner, Walter H. (January 29, 1974). "Mrs. Klein Wins Senate Approval". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  13. ^ Waldron, Martin (January 13, 1978). "Mrs. Klein Says State Is Helping In Resettling of Ex‐Mental Patients". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  14. ^ "Mrs. Klein Calls State Approach On Mental Health 'Inadequate'". The New York Times. March 7, 1974. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  15. ^ a b c d "Ann R. KLEIN, 62, DIES; EX-NEW JERSEY OFFICIAL". The New York Times. February 25, 1986. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  16. ^ Shure, Jon (February 3, 1981). "Klein leaving cabinet to run for governor". The Record. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  17. ^ Slack, Enda (June 5, 1981). "Ann Klein wonders, 'what went wrong?'". Daily Record. p. 8. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  18. ^ "Remembering Ann Klein". Daily Record. February 25, 1986. p. 4. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  19. ^ "Forensic Psychiatric Hospital – Change name to Ann Klein Forensic Center". Compiled by the New Jersey State Library. November 20, 2014. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)CS1 maint: others (link)
  20. ^ "Lois Hull receives advocate award". The Montclair Times. September 28, 1989. p. 4. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  21. ^ Project, Community Health Law. "Ann Klein Advocate Awards". www.eggzack.com. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
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