Background
Walsh, Catherine Shellew was born on June 20, 1882 in Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland. Daughter of Declan Andrew and Catherine (Shelloe) Walsh.
Walsh, Catherine Shellew was born on June 20, 1882 in Dungarvan, Waterford, Ireland. Daughter of Declan Andrew and Catherine (Shelloe) Walsh.
Came to the United States, 1891. Educated grammar and high school. Quincy, Massachusetts, Pace & Pace Institute, Boston and by private tutors.
Unmarried.
Accountant R. East. Foy & Company, Quincy, Massachusetts, 1904-1907. Office manager A. East. Hurlburt. Boston, 1908-1916; chief accountant Lucien Boomer Hotel County, New York City, 1917-1919.
Resident auditor United Hotels Company, 1919-1920.
Office manager Hotel Devon, New York City, 1920-1925. Publication accountant, Miami, Florida, 1925-1929.
Owner and director Walsh School of Business Science, Miami, since 1927. Director Opera Guild of Miami.
Vice-president Miami Civic Music Association.
Regional chairman Zonta International. Treasurer board of trustees Dade County Federation of Women's Clubs.
Chief accountant Lucien Boomer Hotel County, New York City, 1917-1919. Director Opera Guild of Miami.
Member of the board of directors Miami the Young Women"s Christian Association (treasurer), Travelers Aid Society (vice president). Member Florida Institute Accountants. Business and Professional Women'son
Clubs: Zonta of Miami (founder-president).