Shirley Abbott

Background

Abbott, Shirley was born on November 16, 1934 in Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States. Daughter of Alfred Bemont and Velma (Loyd) Abbott.

Education

AB, Texas Women's University, 1956. Postgraduate, University de Grenoble, 1958. Postgraduate, Columbia University, 1959.

Career

From editorial assistant to finish editor chief, Horizon Magazine, New York City, 1959-1976; medical writer, editorial director,, Rebus, Inc., New York City, since 1980.

Achievements

• Shirley Abbott has been listed as a notable writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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• book

  • Womenfolks: Growing Up Down South

    ( A classic that has been in print since its first public...)

  • Womenfolks: Growing Up Down South

    (In a rich blend of memoir and meditation, Abbott focuses ...)

  • The National Museum of American History

    (The National Museum of American History a Smithsonian Museum)

  • Womenfolks: Growing Up Down South by Shirley Abbott (1983-02-01)

Membership

Member Authors Guild.

Connections

Married Alexander William Tomkievicz, September 12, 1964. Children: Katharine Alexandra, Elizabeth Jane.

Father:

Alfred Bemont Abbott

Mother:

Velma (Loyd) Abbott

Spouse:

Alexander William Tomkievicz

child:

Elizabeth Jane Abbott

child:

Katharine Alexandra Abbott