Background
Barraford, Nora Mary was born on October 5, 1913 in Overkellet near Carnforth, England. Came to the United States, 1919. Daughter of Andrew Joseph and Eva May (Law) MacDonnell.
Barraford, Nora Mary was born on October 5, 1913 in Overkellet near Carnforth, England. Came to the United States, 1919. Daughter of Andrew Joseph and Eva May (Law) MacDonnell.
Bachelor, Rutgers University, 1962. Master of Arts, Boston University, 1965. Master of Fine Arts, University Massachusetts, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Massachusetts, 1976.
Reporter, Chester (Pennsylvania) Times, 1937-1941; volunteer assistant teacher, Matheney School Cerebal Palsy, Peapack, New Jersey, 1957-1960; partner, art teacher, Queripel School Art, Peapack, New Jersey, 1961-1962; secretary, receptionist, Tenacre Country Day School, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1963-1965; assistant professor, Quinsigamond Community College, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1965-1969; associate professor, Worcester (Massachusetts) State College, 1969-1984; staff editor, then editor, Sherborn (Massachusetts) Writers Magazine, since 1979; scriptwriter, Continental Cable television, since 1991; columnist, Middlesex News and other papers, since 1992. Freelance lecturer, writer, artist, Sherborn, Massachusetts, since 1980.
Instructor swimming Red Cross, Bernvardsville, New Jersey, 1957-1960. Charter member and secretary American Federation Teachers Worcester State College, 1970-1971. WAAF acting section officer Royal Air Force, 1940-1942.
Member Modern Language Association, National Education Association, National Genealogical Society, Massachusetts Society Genealogists, New England History Genealogical Society, Massachusetts Teachers Association, New York State Retired Teachers Association, Massachusetts Retired State Employees, St. Lawrence Valley Genealogical Society, Society Paraphys. Research, Sherborn Writers (treasurer 1982-1984, editor since 1984), Longellow Society Sudbury (president 1988-1990, founder and editor journal. since 1987).
Married Daniel McPherson Barraford, July 14, 1942. Children: Daniel M., Eulalie (deceased), Andrew E., Thomas J., Theodore (deceased).