Background
Hoffman, Donald Brooks was born on November 20, 1911 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Camilla C. and Hazel (Brooks) Hoffman.
Hoffman, Donald Brooks was born on November 20, 1911 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Camilla C. and Hazel (Brooks) Hoffman.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Muhlenberg College, 1932. Master of Arts, Lehigh University, 1963. Doctor of Laws, Otterbein College, 1964.
Claims manager Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, 1934—1945. Business manager Phoebe Floral Company, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 1945—1952. County treasurer Lehigh County, 1952—1955, 1964—1967, chairman, board commissioners, 1968—1975.
With Yarnall, Biddle & Company, Allentown, 1955—1975. Vice president, investments Janney Montgomery Scott, from 1975.
Trustee Muhlenberg College, from 1963. Member of Association College Honor Societies (secretary & treasurer 1965-1975, president 1977-1979), Pennsylvania Association Elected County Officials (secretary & treasurer 1954-1971), County Treasurer Association Pennsylvania 1954-1971, Western History Association, Southern History Association, American History Association, Organization American Historians, United Church of Christ, Exchange Club, Odd Fellows Club, Pennsylvania District Exchange Clubs (president 1977-1978, national director 1979-1980), Masons Club, Phi Alpha Theta (executive secretary & treasurer since 1937).
Married Margaret Jane Gruber, July 27, 1935. Children: Margaret J., Donald Brooks, Edwin P., William G.