Marjorie Hillis facts for kids
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Marjorie Hillis
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Marjorie Hillis in 1937
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| Born | 1889 Peoria, Illinois |
| Died | 1971 |
| Occupation | Magazine editor, author |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Miss Dana's School for Young Ladies |
| Genre | Women's nonfiction |
| Notable works | Live Alone and Like It, Orchids on Your Budget |
| Spouse | Thomas Henry Roulston |
Marjorie Hillis (1889–1971) was an American writer. She wrote popular books for women in the 1930s. Her most famous book was Live Alone and Like It. It was one of the most popular books of that time.
Early Life and Education
Marjorie Hillis was born in Peoria, Illinois. Her birth name was Margaret Louise Hillis. She was one of three children. Her father, Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, was a minister. Her mother, Annie Louise Patrick Hillis, was also a writer.
In 1899, her family moved to Brooklyn, New York. Her father became a pastor there. He worked at the Plymouth Congregational Church. This church was once led by the famous abolitionist Henry Ward Beecher.
Marjorie went to a private school in New Jersey. It was called Miss Dana's School for Young Ladies. After finishing school, she traveled abroad for a year. Then, she started working for Vogue magazine. She wrote captions for their pattern books.
A Career in Writing
Marjorie Hillis became an assistant editor at Vogue. In 1936, she published her first big book. It was called Live Alone and Like It. This book was a guide for young women. It taught them how to live on their own. The book became a bestseller that year.
In 1937, she released another popular book. It was titled Orchids on Your Budget. This book also became a bestseller. Its subtitle was Live Smartly on What You Have. The book gave advice on managing money. It helped women match their goals with their finances.
Later Life
In 1939, Marjorie Hillis got married. Her husband was Thomas Henry Roulston. He owned many grocery stores in Brooklyn. Thomas Roulston passed away in 1949. Marjorie Hillis died in 1971. She is buried in Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.
