Background
Marks, Dorothy Louise Ames was born on September 18, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Frank Diman and Mary (Gannett) Ames.
Marks, Dorothy Louise Ames was born on September 18, 1919 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Frank Diman and Mary (Gannett) Ames.
Bachelor of Arts, George Washington University, 1940; postgraduate, U. North Carolina, 1941.
Assistant director public information, Federal Communication Commission, Washington, 1941-1945; Washington correspondent, Variety, San Diego Journal, Sioux Falls (South Dakot) Argus Leader, 1945-1950; contributing editor, Democratic National Committee, Washington, 1952-1960; correspondent, North America Newspaper Alliance and Women's News Service, Washington, 1969-1980. Member of Executive Committee Foreign Student Service Council, 1968-1969.
President Woman's National Democratic Club, 1965-1967. Board governance George Washington University, 1970-1971. Board directors Meridian House.
Trustee Corcoran Gallery, 1976-1990. Member United States National Commission United Nations Educational, 1976-1990. Comr. United States-Japan Friendship Commission, 1987-1989, Washington Press club, 1925 F St. Club, Sulgrave Club.
Member of Washington Press, 1925 F Street, Sulgrave.
Married Leonard H. Marks, June 3, 1948. Children— Stephen Ames, Robert Evan.