Background
Murphy, Irene Lyons was born on October 23, 1920 in New York City. Daughter of George Vincent Lyonsm and Marie Agnes (Mackey) Lyons.
Murphy, Irene Lyons was born on October 23, 1920 in New York City. Daughter of George Vincent Lyonsm and Marie Agnes (Mackey) Lyons.
Bachelor, Barnard College, 1941. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1946. Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1970.
Editorial assistant Newsweek Magazine, New York City, 1941—1942, 1946—1947. Assistant to director Horowitz Foundation, 1947—1949. Postmaster Hicksville Post Office, 1961—1966.
Executive director Federation Organizations Professional Women, Washington, 1974—1976. Adjunct professor George Washington University, 1974—1978. Policy analyst United States Department Interior, since 1977.
With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946.
Member of American Society Public Administration (panelist since 1978), International Political Science Association (co-chairman panel since 1982).
Married Francis P. Murphy, November 14, 1947 (divorced). Children: Diane Murphy Ramo, Bennett Justin.