Marjorie Watters Longley

Background

Longley, Marjorie Watters was born on November 2, 1925 in Lockport, New York, United States. Daughter of J. Randolph and Florence Lucille (Craine) Watters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts English with highest honors cum laude, St. Lawrence University, 1947.

Career

Sports editor, feature writer, Lockport Union Sun and Journal, 1945; with, New York Times, New York City, 1948-1988; assistant to vice president consumer marketing, New York Times, New York City, 1975-1978; circulation sales manager, New York Times, New York City, 1978-1979; sales director, New York Times, New York City, 1979-1981; director public affairs, New York Times, New York City, 1981-1988; president, Gramercy International, Inc. (marketing public relations), New York City, since 1988; associate public, The Earth Times, New York City, since 1996. Director public affairs public information, New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation, 1990-1994.

Member National Newspapers' Readership Council, 1979-1982. Member of advisory county API, 1980-1985.

Achievements

• Marjorie Watters Longley has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee St. Lawrence University, 1969-1975, 77—. Chairman board directors American Forum for Global Education, 1977-1998, chairman emerita, since 1999. President New York City Adult Education Council, 1974-1977, Grmercy Park Lot Owners Association, Inc., since 1995.

Member New York State Advisory Council for Vocational Education, 1976-1981, postsecondary education, 1978-1981, Mayor's Council Environment of New York City, 1983-1996. Board directors National Charities Information Bureau, 1983-1996, Literacy Partners, Inc., since 1996. Chairman 42d St. Education, Theatre, Culture, 1984-1988, chairman emeritus, since 1988.

Member National Institute Social Sciences, American Management Association (national marketing council 1972-1989, board directors 1986-1988), National Arts Club, Overseas Press Club, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Ralph R. Longley, October 1, 1949 (deceased).

Father:

J. Randolph Watters

Mother:

Florence Lucille (Craine) Watters

Spouse:

Ralph R. Longley