Background
Mathews, Mary Painter was born on February 1, 1932 in Baltimore. Daughter of Sidney and Nivea Elizabeth (Forbes) Painter.
Mathews, Mary Painter was born on February 1, 1932 in Baltimore. Daughter of Sidney and Nivea Elizabeth (Forbes) Painter.
Bachelor, University Michigan, 1955. Master of Arts, University Michigan, 1957. Master of Library Science, University Maryland, 1968.
Editorial secretary, University of Michigan/Smithsonian, Ann Arbor, 1957-1959; registrar, Marjorie Webster Junior College, Washington, 1962; school library, Prince Georges County Public Schools, Upper Marlboro, Maryland., 1968-1989; acquisitions library, Educational Research Information Clearinghouse Faculty, Rockville, Maryland., since 1989.
Member American Association of University Women, International Association School Librarianship, Maryland. Library. Association, Maryland. Education Media Association (president 1988-1989).
Married John Hopper Mathews, July 27, 1951. Children: Sara Forbes, Laura Inslee, Christine Winslow.