Background
Dresser, Mary T. was born on January 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Bernard Alfred and Florence Harriet (Jorgensen) Rakers.
Dresser, Mary T. was born on January 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Bernard Alfred and Florence Harriet (Jorgensen) Rakers.
Student, Marquette University, 1949—1951. Bachelor, Antioch University, 1990.
Reporter, city editor Paddock Public, Arlington Heights, Illinois, 1965—1969. Writer Federal Communications Commission, Washington, 1970—1971. Information writer Public Broadcasting Service, 1972—1975.
News editor International Union Electrical Workers, 1975—1981. Editor International Union Bricklayers, 1984—1991.
Member of National Writers Union, Newspaper Guild (secretary 1979-1980, Front pg. award 1980, Reporting award 1978-1979).
Married David I. Dresser, June 4, 1952 (divorced December 1979). Children: Michael, Jeanne, Charles, David, Christopher, Mary.