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Myra Appleton Edit Profile

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Myra Appleton, American Magazine editor, writer. Member Womens Media Group, American Society Magazine Editors.

Background

Appleton, Myra was born on December 21, 1934 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Joseph and Sylvia (Pouls) Magid.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Temple University, 1955.

Career

Researcher, television Guide, Philadelphia, 1956-1961; associate editor, Show Business Illustrated, Chicago, 1961-1962; contributing editor, Show magazine, New York City, 1962-1964; free-lance writer, New York City, 1964-1968; senior editor, Cosmopolitan magazine, New York City, 1968-1988; editor, Lear's magazine, New York City, 1988-1992; editorial consultant, Lear's magazine, New York City, 1992-1993; senior articles editor, Cosmopolitan Magazine, New York City, since 1993.

Achievements

  • Myra Appleton has been listed as a notable magazine editor, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Womens Media Group, American Society Magazine Editors.

Connections

Married John Johnston Appleton, July 29, 1962.

Father:
Joseph Magid

Mother:
Sylvia (Pouls) Magid

Spouse:
John Johnston Appleton