Janie Porter Barrett | |
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 Barrett, c. 1922 | |
| Born | Janie Porter August 9, 1865 Athens, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 1948 (aged 83) Hampton, Virginia, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Hampton Institute |
| Occupation(s) | Educator, Activist |
| Known for | founder of the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs |
| Spouse |
Harris Barrett (m. 1889) |
Janie Porter Barrett (née Porter; August 9, 1865 – August 27, 1948) was an American social reformer, educator and welfare worker. She established the Virginia Industrial School for Colored Girls, a pioneering rehabilitation center for African-American female "delinquents". She was also the founder of the Virginia State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs.[1]
- ^ Lyman, Darryl (2005-03-01). Great African-American Women. Jonathan David Company, Inc. ISBN 0-8246-0459-8.