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Edith Evans Asbury (1910 - 2006) was a print journalist whose 52-year career included positions at several notable publications, including 29 years at The New York Times. She retired in 1981.

Asbury graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1924. In July 1929, she began working at The Cincinnati Times-Star. She moved through several jobs, including work at The New York Post and The Associated Press, before joining the New York Times in 1952.


 * Spouse: ?
 * Spouse: Herbert Asbury
 * Spouse: Robert E. Garst ? - 1980-04-20 (his death)

Awards and Recognitions

 * President, New York Newspaper Women's Club, 1952
 * 21 Leaders for the 21st Century Awards Dinner: May 21, 2002 NYC