Background
Hallahan, John Joseph was born on August 12, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jeremiah Joseph and Helen (Fitzgerald) Hallahan.
Hallahan, John Joseph was born on August 12, 1927 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Jeremiah Joseph and Helen (Fitzgerald) Hallahan.
Bachelor of Science, Boston College, 1951; Master of Library Science, Simmons College, 1952.
Professional assistant, Boston Public Library, 1952-1955; director library, Norwalk Public Library, Connecticut, 1955-1956; director library, Manchester City Library, N.H., since 1966. Member of advisory committee Council Libraries, Concord, N.H., since 1980.
Chairman American Red Cross, Norwalk, 1966, vice chairman, Manchester, 1981-1983. Chairman publicity Norwalk Safety Committee, 1961-1962. Member American Library Association, New England Library Association, New Hampshire Library Association, Connecticut Library Association (vice president 1962), Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1963), United States Chess Federation (vice president since 1980).
Married Julia Sargent, June 27, 1953. Children— Francis B., William I., Gerald J., Marie G., Thomas G.