Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Patricia Donoho Hughes (1930-2010)
MSA SC 3520-2296
First Lady of Maryland, 1979-1987

[Painting of Patricia Donoho Hughes, MSA SC 1545-0900]

Patricia Donoho Hughes by Cedric B. Egeli
1987, Maryland Commission on Artistic Property
Maryland State Archives, MSA SC 1545-0900

Born: August 18, 19301
Father: Dorsey Donoho2
Home: Denton, Maryland3
Education: 1949 Sorbonne; 1951 Graduate of Bryn Mawr College; 1966 Graduate of University of Deleware, M.A. in French Language and Literature4
Religious Affiliation: Episcopal, Christ Episcopal Church, Denton5
Marriage: 1951 to Governor Harry R. Hughes6
Occupation: Teacher7
Children: Ann and Elizabeth8
Died: January 20, 2010 in Denton, Maryland9

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