Background
Harris, Mary Elizabeth was born on January 23, 1925 in St. Louis. Daughter of James R. and Mary B. (Harlan) Clayton.
Harris, Mary Elizabeth was born on January 23, 1925 in St. Louis. Daughter of James R. and Mary B. (Harlan) Clayton.
BJ, University Missouri, 1946. Master of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations, Ball State University, 1975.
Society editor Muncie Morning Star, Indiana, 1946—1947. Reporter Muncie Evening Press, 1949—1954, reporter, photographer, assistant women's editor, 1957—1973. Reporter Universal Trade Press Syndicate, New York City, 1953—1957.
Secretary to associate dean College Business, Ball State University, Muncie, 1974—1975, Master of Business Administration coordinator, college editor, 1975—1978, administrative assistant to dean, Master of Business Administration coordinator, 1978—1985. Coordinator graduate enrollment, 1983—1985. Emeritus coordinator, 1985.
Editor Ball State Business Review, 1975—1978, Ball State Journal Business Educators, Muncie, 1975—1980.
Member of Delaware County History Alliance, Muncie Jayshees (life), Women's Press Club Indiana (Kate Milner Rabb award 1978), Writers' Center Muncie, Faculty Wives and Women Ball State University (executive board member 1982-1984), Order of Job's Daughters Lodge, Theta Sigma Phi (past president), Delta Theta Rho, Kappa Tau Alpha, Sigma Delta Chi, Delta Pi Epsilon (executive board member 1982-1984), Beta Sigma Phi (Humanitarian award 1967).
Married George E. Harris, July 4, 1944. Children: Mary M. Harris Scott, George William.