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- Birth nameMaria von Heimburg Mannes
- Marya Mannes was born on November 14, 1904 in New York City, New York, USA. She was a writer, known for NET Playhouse (1964), Seven Cities of Washington (1950) and Camera Three (1954). She was married to Christopher Clarkson, Richard A. Blow and Jo Mielziner. She died on September 13, 1990 in San Francisco, California, USA.
- SpousesChristopher Clarkson(1948 - 1966) (divorced)Richard A. Blow(January 14, 1937 - 1943) (divorced, 1 child)Jo Mielziner(March 31, 1926 - 1931) (divorced)
- Niece of Walter Damrosch.
- Parents David Mannes and Clara Damrosch, were founders of The David Mannes Music School in 1916, now The Mannes College of Music.
- Three marriages: to set designer Jo Mielziner, to Richard A. Blow (an artist), and to Christopher Clarkson (a representative of British companies)ended in divorce.
- Wrote for The New Yorker and for other publications ranging from McCalls to The New York Times.
- Born on the West Side of Manhattan.
- On experience: The process of maturing is an art to be learned, an effort to be sustained.
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