Background
Towey, Martin Gerald was born on February 11, 1934 in St. Louis. Son of Martin Aloysius and Mary Catherine (Pollard) Towey.
Towey, Martin Gerald was born on February 11, 1934 in St. Louis. Son of Martin Aloysius and Mary Catherine (Pollard) Towey.
Bachelor of Science, St. Saint Louis University, 1960; Master of Arts, St. Saint Louis University, 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, St. Saint Louis University, 1971.
Teacher English, history, Riverview Gardens H.S., St. Louis, 1960-1969; assistant professor of history, U. Missouri, St. Louis, 1969-1975; professor of history, St. Saint Louis University, 1975-1992; chair department history, St. Saint Louis University, 1987-1991; archivist, director of deacons, Archdiocese of St. Louis, since 1992. Consultant Mississippi Department Archives and History, Jackson, 1980-1981.
Commissioner St. Louis Area council Boy Scouts American, 1971-1976. Chairman Catholic Commission on Boy Scouting, St. Louis, 1976-1980. 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1956, Korea.
Member Organization American Historians (membership committee), Society of America Archivists (certified archivist, awards committee).
Married Carole Ann Heil, November 24, 1956. Children: Anne Marie, Mark G., Thomas M., Barbara R., Mary C.