Pastor Arthur Herbert was a dedicated campaigner to win greater recognition for Clara Maass. He was especially interested in seeing her honored on a US postage stamp. The Cuban government was the first to honor Clara Maass with a stamp, issued in 1951 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of her death. A school and a hospital unit in Cuba had also been named for her.
In 1976, honoring the centennial of Clara Maass' birth, a US postage stamp was issued. Numerous articles and two books have been written about Clara Maass, since she is recognized as a heroic figure in the history of American medicine and humanity. Perhaps the strongest memorial to Clara Maass is the Medical Center that carries on her spirit of caring and adventure, administering quality health care in her name.
Clara Maass Medical Center also maintains a small museum on campus as a living monument to Nurse Maass. The exhibit includes personal items, as well as letters and documents.
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