John Lasalle Mcmahon

Background

Mcmahon, John Lasalle was born on March 30, 1908 in LaSalle, Illinois, United States. Son of Timothy and Alice (Lukken) Mcmahon.

Education

Student Illinois Wesleyan University, 1925-1927. Bachelor of Arts, St. Viator College, 1929. Master of Arts, Catholic U. American, 1930, Doctor of Philosophy, 1933.

Honorary Doctor of Laws, St. Edwards U., 1954. Doctor of Laws, St. Mary’s U., San Antonio, 1967. Student of University Illinois, summer 1930, University of Michigan, summer 1933.

Career

Instructor, Our Lady of Lake College, San Antonio, 1933-1939, president, 1941-1973, now president emeritus. Assistant professor Catholic U. American, Washington, 1939-1941. Professor Columbus U. College, 1940-1941.

Adviser to Office Mil Government in Ednl. Matters, 1947. Past chairman of the board of trustees San Antonio Public Library. President Texas Conference Church Related Colls., 1947.

President Association Texas Colls., 1947. Co-president Texas Foundation of Voluntary Supported Colleges Universities. Member Charter Commission San Antonio, 1951.

Membership

Member city council of San Antonio, 1958-1961. Board of directors Oblate College of S.W., 1968-1976. Member American Political Science Association, Theta Chi, Alpha Chi (president national council).

Connections

Married Katharine Beilman, September 1, 1934. Children: John L., Katharine, Stephen, Michael, Dennis.

Father:

Timothy Mcmahon

Mother:

Alice (Lukken) Mcmahon

Spouse:

Katharine Beilman

child:

John L. Mcmahon

child:

Michael Mcmahon

child:

Dennis Mcmahon

child:

Stephen Mcmahon

child:

Katharine Mcmahon