Ann Lawson Donoghue

Background

Donoghue, Ann Lawson was born on January 18, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Lawrence Joseph and Elizabeth Frances (McCarthy) Lawson.

Education

Associate of Applied Science in Business, Watson Business College, 1943. Student, Hyde Park Art Center, 1964.

Career

Secretary Chicago Board Education, 1960-1982, retired, 1982. Interior decorating consultant Ryder School, Chicago, 1969, Byford School, Chicago, 1974. Co-chair National Conference Program on Aging, 1986-1987.

Achievements

• Ann Lawson Donoghue has been listed as a noteworthy library trustee by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee, Acorn Public Library District, Oak Forest, Illinois, since 1980, president, 1982-1985. Co-chair Library Services to the Aging, 1985-1987. Member American Library Association, American Library Trustee Association (secretary national committee on legislation 1985-1986, chairman national committee education of trustees since 1987), Illinois Library Association, Illinois Library Trustee Association.

Interests

• Reading, sculpture, painting, china painting, travel.

Connections

Married John Joseph Donoghue, September 4, 1943 (deceased February 1968). 1 child, Michael.

Father:

Lawrence Joseph Lawson

Mother:

Elizabeth Frances (McCarthy) Lawson

Spouse:

John Joseph Donoghue

child:

Michael Donoghue