Tobias Tunnell, Clara Louise (1863 – 1943)

Clara was a teacher at the colored school in Stapleton, Staten Island. She was dismissed from her post with no cause given by the School Board Trustees. Although the community protested and it looked as though they might get their jobs back the trustees did not reinstate her. Clara sued the trustees to be reinstated and paid the salary promised to her. Read about the case in the articles below.