Background
Thornton, Mary Jane was born on July 26, 1923 in Honolulu. Daughter of Harvey John and Mable Wilma (Lane) Thornton.
Thornton, Mary Jane was born on July 26, 1923 in Honolulu. Daughter of Harvey John and Mable Wilma (Lane) Thornton.
Student, National University Mexico, 1944—1945. Bachelor in English, University Vermont, 1946. Master of Literature, San Francisco State University, 1979.
Reporter, columnist Fairchild Publications, New York City, 1948—1949. Editor New York State Pharmacist, New York City, 1949—1953. Editor, manager Medical Publications, New York City, 1953—1957.
Editor, writer Liquidometer Corporation, Long Island, 1958—1967, graphics consultant, 1958—1967. Managing editor American Thoracic Society, New York City, since 1967. Editor, artist ATS News, New York City, San Francisco, Baltimore, since 1974.
Consultant Committee to Research television Programming, New York City, 1970—1971.
Member of National Organization of Women, House Magazine Institute (Cited for Excellence of Public award 1953), American Medical Writers Association, Mortar Board Member Society Technology Writers & Editors.