Mary Honor Donlon

Judge Mary Honor Donlon

Personal

Birthday:

8/25/1893

Birthplace:

Utica, NY

Date of Death:

3/5/1977

Place of Death:

Tucson, AZ

Race or Ethnicity:

White

Gender:

Female

Prior Employment:

Private practice, New York City, 1921-1944
Chairwoman, New York State Industrial Board, 1944-1945
Chairwoman, New York State Workers Compensation Board, 1945-1954

Became known as Mary Donlon Alger in 1971

Education

Name of School:

Cornell University Law School

Cornell Law School combines inspired teaching with cutting-edge scholarship in a close-knit and collegial intellectual community. Hallmarks include: A faculty that excels not only in scholarly productivity, but also in teaching ability An approach to legal education that encourages collaboration and interdisciplinary study A global emphasis, including educational partnerships around the world A part of Cornell University, one of the world's great research universities Graduates who are connected and make a difference

Degree:

LL.B.

Degree Year:

1920

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. Customs Court

President Nominating:

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

8/1/1955

Retirement from Active Service:

10/1/1966

Termination Date:

3/5/1977

Termination Reason:

Death