Background
Stephens, Martha Roby was born on April 10, 1924 in Beltsville, Maryland, United States. Daughter of Wade Hampton and Kate Kress (Walker) Roby.
Stephens, Martha Roby was born on April 10, 1924 in Beltsville, Maryland, United States. Daughter of Wade Hampton and Kate Kress (Walker) Roby.
Student, George Washington University, 1946—1948. Student, New School Social Research, 1950—1952.
Executive secretary Clinton P. Anderson, Secretary Agriculture, Washington, 1945—1948. Secretary to public Liberty Magazine, New York City, 1948—1950. Executive secretary Gardner Cowles.
Chairman Cowles Communications Inc. Founder Look Magazine, 1950—1985. Secretary, trustee Cowles Charitable Trust, New York City, since 1971.
Board directors Dune Road Association, Westhampton Beach, New York, since 1970, Family Counseling Service, St. Mark's Church, Westhampton Beach, since 1983. Member of League of Women Voters, English Speaking Union, American Orchid Society, American Horticultural Society, National Trust History Preservation, Seraphic Society (vice president 1962-1964, 1966-1968, 1974-1976), Seraphic Society America (governor board 1960-1963, 1966-1968, 1974-1976), Westhampton Country (Westhampton Beach, New York ).
Married James David Stephens, January 13, 1942 (divorced January 1953).