Florence Lewis (activist)

For the American mathematician and astronomer, see Florence Lewis.

Florence Lewis
Portrait of a smiling short-haired woman in a dark square-necked dress wearing a pearl choker.
Lewis, 1965
Born
Florence B. Axelrod

(1905-11-05)November 5, 1905
Chicago, Illinois, US
DiedNovember 26, 1990(1990-11-26) (aged 85)
North Lauderdale, Florida, US
Other namesFlorence Axelrod Lewis
Occupation(s)activist, civic worker, and interior decorator
Children1

Florence Lewis (November 5, 1905 – November 26, 1990) was an American activist, civic worker, and interior decorator. She was active in the women's poll tax repeal movement and encouraged school integration through her membership in the National Council of Jewish Women. She served as president of the Miami chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women and was also on the board of the national organization. She was honored with their inaugural Hannah G. Solomon Award for public service in 1967.