Dean Meck Hoffman

Background

Hoffman, Dean Meck was born on November 11, 1880 in Millersburg, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Issac White and Marian (Meek) Hoffman.

Education

Student Dickinson Preparatory School, 1897-1898. Bachelor of Arts, Dickinson College, 1902.

Career

1 son, Dean Meek. Reporter for Harrisburg and Philadelphia newspapers, 1902-1910. City editor Harrisburg Patriot, 1911-1912, managing editor, 1912-1917. Managing editor Patriot and Evening News, 1917-1920, editor-in-chief, 1922-1951, retired.

Trustee Dickinson College.

Achievements

• Dean Meck Hoffman has been listed as a noteworthy newspaperman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Delta Theta (president 1936-1938), Sigma Delta Chirurgical Mason, Elk.; Clubs: Rotary, Pen and Pencil, Philadelphia.

Connections

Married Ethel Wilcox Miller, November 24, 1914.