Background
Locke, Elizabeth Hughes was born on June 30, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of George Morris and Sallie Epps (Moss) Hughes.
Locke, Elizabeth Hughes was born on June 30, 1939 in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Daughter of George Morris and Sallie Epps (Moss) Hughes.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Duke University, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, Duke University, 1972. Master of Arts, University North Carolina, 1966.
DHum (honorary), Furman University, 2004.
Instructor English, U. North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1970-1972. Visiting Professor of English, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina, 1972-1973, director university publications, 1973-1979. Corporation contributions officer Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Pennsylvania, 1979-1982.
Director education division and committee Duke Endowment, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1982-1996, executive director, 1996-1997.
President, 1997; president Angier B. Duke Memorial, Incorporated., 1997, Nanaline H. Duke Fund, 1997, Doris Duke Trust, 1998. Past president Commander Philanthropy, Washington.
Member communications committee Council on Founds., Washington, 1995. Trustee Southeastern Council of Founds., 1997.
Commissioner Southern Association.Colls. and Schools, 1998.
President Angier B. Duke Memorial, Inc., 1997-2005, Duke Endowment, 1997-2005, Nanaline H. Duke Fund, 1997-2005, Doris Duke Trust, 1998, Junior League, Durham, 1976, History Preservation Society, Durham, 1977, Charlotte Area Donors Forum. Past president Communications Philanthropy, Washington, School of Arts, Charlotte. Member legislation committee Council on Foundations, since 1997, Washington, 1995.
Trustee Southeastern Council of Foundations, since 1997, Wing Haven Foundation. Commissioner Southern Association Colleges & Schools, since 1998. Board visiting Davidson College, Charlotte Country Day School, Duke University, Johnson C. Smith University.
Trustee Winghaven Foundation. Member National Task Force, English Speaking Union, The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem (commander), Colonial Dames American, Charlotte City Club (board governors), Board of Regenter Gunster Hall, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married John Rae Locke, Junior, September 13, 1958 (divorced 1981). Children: John Rae III, Sallie Curtis.