Background
Dilworth, Joseph Richardson was born on June 9, 1916 in Hewlett, New York, United States. Son of Dewees Wood and Edith (Logan) Dilworth.
Dilworth, Joseph Richardson was born on June 9, 1916 in Hewlett, New York, United States. Son of Dewees Wood and Edith (Logan) Dilworth.
AB, Yale University, 1938. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1942. Master of Arts (honorary), Yale University, 1959.
Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Yale University, 1995. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Rider University, 1984. Doctor of Science (honorary), Rockefeller University, 1993.
With buying department, Kuhn, Loeb & Company, 1946-1951; partner, Kuhn, Loeb & Company, 1951-1958; with, Rockefeller Family & Associations, 1958-1981; Chairman of the Board, Rockefeller Center, Inc., 1966-1982; also board directors, Rockefeller Center, Inc.
Trustee emeritus Institute for Advanced Study, Metropolitan Museum Art, Rockefeller University. Trustee Yale University, 1959-1986, Colonel Williamsburg, 1967-1983. Member American Academy Arts and Sciences, American Philosophical Society, American Legion, Pilgrims of the United States, Century Association, Knickerbocker Club, Links, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Elizabeth Cushing, June 15, 1940. Children: Joseph Richardson, Alexandra Cushing, Charles Dewees.