William John O'Connor

Background

O'Connor, William John was born on April 29, 1931 in New York City. Son of William J. and Irene A. (Gorman) O'C.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1953. Master of Arts, Columbia University, 1954. Master of Library Science, Long Island University, 1972.

Doctor of Philosophy, Long Island University, 1978.

Career

Teacher, East Meadow (New York) High School, 1954-1968; librarian, East Meadow (New York) High School, 1968-1990; reference librarian, Syosset Public Library, New York, 1987-1990; library, San Diego Public Library., since 1991; substitute teacher, San Delquito School District, Encinitas, California, since 1992; history instructor, San Diego State, since 1993. Library Balbo R.R. Museum, San Diego.

Achievements

• William John O"Connor has been listed as a noteworthy librarian by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Pacific S.W. region National Modular R.R. Convention, 1993-1994. Member Nassau library association (president 1975-1976, Chairman's Gavel award 1977), American Federation Teachers (American Federation of Labor-Congress award 1977). M C.

Connections

1 child, Nicole S.; married Susan Owen, July 29, 1992.

Father:

William J. O'C.

Mother:

Irene A. (Gorman) O'C.

Spouse:

Susan Owen

child:

Nicole S. O'Connor