Margaret L. Rorke

Born: 11/01/1915   Ann Arbor , MI
Died: 04/26/2000
Parents: Robert J. and Anna K. Curry
Spouse: Willam Craig Rorke, Executive Secretary-Credit Bureau of Saginaw
Children: Robert Craig, Margaret Ann
Address(es):
Last known
Saginaw , MI

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Christmas Could-Be Tales, and Other Verses Poetry Adult Midland, MI : Northwood Institute Press 1984
Our Christian Home and Family
- Work in anthology
Poetry Adult New York : Harper 1982
An Old Cracked Cup Poetry Adult Midland, MI : Northwood Institute Press 1980
My Ego Trip Poetry Adult Hicksville, NY : Exposition Press 1976
- Poetry (about 400) for column of Judd Arnett Poetry Adult Detroit Free Press 1975 -1990
- Poetry (over 2500) column Poetry Adult Saginaw News 1950 -1972
Other Writings
- Verses in many magazines and anthologies including Guideposts, Better Homes & Gardens, PEO Record, Ideals, Reader's Digest
Poetry Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: "This hobby has been most rewarding. I believe nearly 4000 poems have been published in some form. Subject matter is everyday life with an upbeat approach, and (I hope) a clear recognition of the Source from which all talent comes. My greatest joy is the use by others in their writings and programs." 2nd ed. says, "May you enjoy the 'trip'! while reading this poetry which reaffirms the goodness of traditional values as she brings to mind the hopes and cares of every family."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Poet

Awards:

Name Date
President and Woman of the Year Award, Saginaw Zonta Club 1989 -1990
John J. Hensel Award, Michigan State Bar Association, given to a lawyer who has contributed to the arts 1987
Honorary Doctor of Letters Degree, Saginaw Valley State University 1985
Ideals Best Loved Poet 1981
One of five women to graduate from the University of Michigan Law School 1942
First female senior class president of Saginaw High School 1934

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 3rd edition 1993
Michigan Authors, 2nd edition 1980

Memberships:

Name Date
First woman admitted to the Saginaw County Bar and also have been admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of United States
P. E. O. Sisterhood
Women's National Farm and Garden Association
Michigan State Bar Association
Alpha Chi Omega

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Juris Doctor (J.D.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1939 -1942
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1934 -1938

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
Lawyer
- Sole practicioner
Curry & Curry 1959 -1976
Writer 1950 -2000
Lawyer
- Beginning with her father
Curry & Curry 1942 -1959

Other Resources:

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