Born October 15, 1925 in St. Louis, MO; discusses her childhood growing up in New York. Describes her father’s impact on her upbringing and his career as a proofreader for the New York Times; discusses her high school education. Recalls her undergraduate studies in literature and her courtship with Frank Press; describes she and Frank’s marriage and its ups and downs throughout she and Frank’s careers. Describes the social and family environment at Lamont and compares it to her subsequent experience at Cal Tech and MIT. Recalls her close relationships with the Worzels, Ludases, the Drakes, and the Ewings; discusses the strain between Doc Ewing and Frank Press upon Frank’s decision to leave Lamont. Describes she and Frank’s family (Bill, Paula) and their travels in Russia and Japan; explains her own research in early education and her numerous projects in education policy, teaching, and research