Background
Hughes, Joseph D. was born on June 20, 1910 in Dothan, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert T. and Ora (Domingus) Hughes.
Hughes, Joseph D. was born on June 20, 1910 in Dothan, Alabama, United States. Son of Robert T. and Ora (Domingus) Hughes.
Bachelor of Science, Auburn University, 1931. Doctor of Laws, Auburn University, 1962. Juris Doctor with highest honors, George Washington University, 1934.
Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1936. Postgraduate, Graduate School Public Affairs, American University, 1937. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Waynesburg College, 1956.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Thiel College, 1970.
With, Department State, 1934-1935; with, Department Treasury, 1936-1937; with, Bureau Internal Revenue, 1937-1940; with, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, 1940-1946; governor, vice president, T. Mellon & Sons, Pittsburgh, 1946-1969; vice president, Richard K. Mellon and Sons, Pittsburgh, 1970-1971.
Administrative trustee Richard King Mellon Foundation, 1946-1971. Trustee Auburn University Foundation, George Washington University, P.E. Theological Seminary in Virginia. Board directors Western Pennsylvania Hospital.
Former president National Wildlife Federation Endowment, Inc., Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Pennsylvania Public television Network. Board visitors Tulane University Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Chairman Japanese-American Joint Board 1943-1944.
Civilian aide to secretary of army 1955-1963. Assistant adjunct general Commonwealth Pennsylvania 1963-1969. Brigadier general Pennsylvania National Guard.
Member American Law Institute, Order of Coif, Sigma Phi Epsilon, Phi Delta Phi. Clubs: Duquesne (Pittsburgh). Metropolitan, Army and Navy (Washington).
Chevy Chase (Maryland). Rolling Rock (Ligonier, Pennsylvania).
Married Jane Blackistone, November 29, 1934. Children: Thomas Mifflin, Gordon, Gerard.