Background
Poynter, Marion Knauss was born on April 17, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Daughter of Louis Eugene and Rose (Arndt) Knauss.
Poynter, Marion Knauss was born on April 17, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, New York, United States. Daughter of Louis Eugene and Rose (Arndt) Knauss.
AB, Vassar College, 1946.
Library. Time, Incorporated, New York York City, 1949—1951. Research analyst United States Government, Washington, 1952—1960. Editorial research analyst St. Petersburg Times, Florida, 1961—1963, editorial assistant, editorial writer, 1963—1970, contributing editor, 1970—1978.
Director Times Public Company, 1970—1991, Poynter Institute Media Studies, 1970—1991. Board visitors University Maryland College Journalism, since 1990.
Married Nelson Paul Poynter, May 4, 1970 (deceased 1978).