Maude Berger 

Some Distinguished Naugatuck Women
by D. J. Blackwell
Today, and for some years now, “women’s rights” have been getting considerable attention. Because they have won many rights the call for such now is less strident than in the past. Many groups of both sexes have talked much about rights, sometimes forgetting that there are no rights without duties or obligations. This seems to be better understood now than in the past. It used to be said, “A woman’s place is in the home”, but today, many women are effective in the professions, business and other fields. Gradually women have taken a more active role in community and civic affairs. This was true in Naugatuck and it might be worthwhile to consider some of these people and their contributions to life in town.

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Charles Berger of Rockwell Avenue was active in business and banking affairs, but his wife, Maude, was well known as an expert on wild flowers. The irregular lot on which the Berger house stood permitted the cultivation of many varieties of wild flowers rarely seen in populated areas. Botany students in high school were given tours so they could observe the plants studied in school. Mrs. Berger took a deep interest in the Campfire Girls organization.

Reference - Naugatuck Historical Society News, September/October 1998