Cunningham, Mary E., 1911-1986.

Mary Elizabeth Cunningham served in various capacities at the New York Historical Association, including editor of "Yorker" magazine and "New York History."

From the description of Mary E. Cunningham papers, 1835-1960 (bulk 1948-1960). (New York State Historical Association). WorldCat record id: 773191357

Mary E. Cunningham attended Cornell University and the State University of New York at Albany. In 1939 she joined the staff of the New York State Historical Association. During her tenure with that organization she served in a number of capacities including editor of "The Yorker" and "New York History", assistant to the director, associate director, director of school services, and librarian. In 1957 she began working for the New York State Education Department as a special consultant. She served the administration of John F. Kennedy as a branch chief in the Food and Drug Administration and later became the first head of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare's Consumer Protection Division. Following her government service Cunningham worked as an editorial director of social studies for Rand, McNally publishers.

Among her other activities, Cunningham was the author of "Our York State" a syndicated column about New York State topics. She was also a founder of "American Heritage" magazine and served as its first editor. She was actively involved in the development of teaching materials for the teaching of New York State History and was an active member of the Democratic Party. Cunningham died at Cooperstown, N.Y.

From the description of Papers, ca.1940-1970. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122601440