Marcese Ellen Walsh Downey

Background

Downey, Marcese Ellen Walsh was born on May 10, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Cecil W. and Ellen T. (Benson) Walsh.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Rosary College, 1942. Master of Library Science, Villanova University, 1969.

Career

Society editor Pictioral Review, Oak Park, Illinois, 1938-1939. Library Augustine History Institute, Villanova (Pennsylvania) University, 1972—1992.

Achievements

• Marcese Ellen Walsh Downey has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Ensign United States Navy Walking Attack Vehicle Enhanced, 1943-1946.

Interests

• Gardening, painting, genealogy.

Connections

Married Melvin C. Downey, September 22, 1945 (deceased 1966). Children: Maria Lisa, Rosemary T. Forsberg, Andrew M., Anna K. Davis.

Father:

Cecil W. Walsh

Mother:

Ellen T. (Benson) Walsh

Spouse:

Melvin C. Downey

child:

Anna K. Davis Downey

child:

Rosemary T. Forsberg Downey

child:

Maria Lisa Downey

child:

Andrew M. Downey