Alice Dugged Cary facts for kids
Alice Dugged Cary, also known as Alice Dugged Carey, was an important American educator and librarian. She was born in September 1859 and passed away on September 25, 1941. Alice Cary dedicated her life to teaching and making sure everyone had access to books and learning.
Early Life and Education
Alice Dugged was born in New London, Indiana, in 1859. Her parents were John Richard Dugged and Josie A. (Gilliam) Dugged. She also had two siblings.
She went to public schools in Marshall, Michigan. Later, she graduated from Wilberforce University in 1881. This education prepared her for a career in teaching.
Career in Education
Alice Cary started her teaching career in Kansas in 1882. She quickly showed her leadership skills. By 1884, she became the assistant principal at Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri.
In 1885, she married Reverend Jefferson Alexander Carey Jr. He was a minister in the A.M.E. Church. They moved to Atlanta, Georgia. In 1886, Alice Cary became the second principal of Morris Brown College. This was a big step in her career. The next year, in 1887, she also became the first principal of the Mitchell Street School. She managed both important roles at the same time.
Work as a Librarian and Activist
In 1921, Alice Cary took on a new challenge. She became the first librarian of the Auburn Carnegie Library in Atlanta. This library was very special. It was the first library in the city that African Americans could use during a time called segregation. Segregation meant that Black and White people were kept separate in many public places.
Alice Cary also helped start the second branch of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority in 1921. A sorority is a club for women, often in college, that focuses on friendship and community service.
She was also very active in politics and civil rights. She served as the Georgia State Chairman of the Colored Woman's Committee. She was also the president of the Georgia State Federation of Coloured Women. These roles allowed her to work for the rights and betterment of African American women.
Later Life
Alice Cary passed away in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1941. She was buried at South-View Cemetery. Her work as an educator, librarian, and activist left a lasting impact.
