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Marion Shepilov Barry, American Mayor. First national chairman Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee; member 3d World Coalition Against the War.

Background

Barry, Marion Shepilov was born on March 6, 1936 in Itta Bena, Mississippi, United States. Son of Marion S. and Mattie Barry.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Le Moyne College Owen College, 1958; Master of Science, Fisk U., 1960; postgraduate, U. Kansas, 1960-1961; postgraduate, U. Tennessee, 1961-1964.

Career

Director operations, Pride Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, from 1967; co-founder, chairman, director, Pride Economics Enterprises Inc., Washington, District of Columbia, 1968; member, Washington School Board, District of Columbia, 1971-1974; member city council, Washington, District of Columbia, 1974-1978; mayor, Washington, District of Columbia, 1979-1991, 95-.

Achievements

  • Marion Shepilov Barry has been listed as a noteworthy Mayor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

First national chairman Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Member 3d World Coalition Against the War.

Connections

Married Cara Masters Barry, 1994. 1 son, Marion Christoper.

Father:
Marion S.

Mother:
Mattie Barry

Spouse:
Cara Masters Barry