Ann Klein

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

For other people with similar names, see Anne Klein.
Ann Klein
Born1923
Died1986

Education

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

Career

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 1981 she tried again for the Democratic candidate for governor of New Jersey[15] but was unsuccessful.[16]

Personal life

Klein had two children with her husband. They divorced in 1980.[1] Klein died in 1986.[17]

Awards and honors

The Ann Klein Forensic Center at Trenton Psychiatric Hospital was named in honor of Klein to recognize her work in New Jersey.[6][18] In 1988, the Community Health Law Project began awarding the Ann Klein Advocate Award.[19]

References
  1. "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. 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. "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. Shure, Jon (February 3, 1981). "Klein leaving cabinet to run for governor". The Record. p. 3. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  16. Slack, Enda (June 5, 1981). "Ann Klein wonders, 'what went wrong?'". Daily Record. p. 8. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  17. "Remembering Ann Klein". Daily Record. February 25, 1986. p. 4. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
  18. "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)
  19. "Lois Hull receives advocate award". The Montclair Times. September 28, 1989. p. 4. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
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