Hugh Hough
Hugh Hough | |
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Born | Sandwich, Illinois, USA | April 15, 1924
Died | April 18, 1986 | (aged 62)
Education | 1951, University of Illinois School of Journalism |
Occupation | Journalist |
Spouse |
Ellen Marie Wasemann
(m. 1948) |
Children | 4 |
Awards | Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Reporting |
Hugh Frederick Hough[
Early life and education
Hough was born in Sandwich, Illinois on April 15, 1924, to parents Forrest and Lila Hough.[1] He attended the University of Illinois School of Journalism for his Bachelor of Arts degree.[2] He met his future wife Ellen Marie Wasemann while at the University of Illinois and during the War she worked as a Junior Clerk-Typist in the university's Library School office.[3]
Career
Once World War II broke, Hough joined the United States Air Force from 1943 to 1945.[1] He served in the 465th Bombardment Group as a staff sergeant.[4]
Upon returning, Hough joined the staff at the
He eventually died on April 18, 1986, due to illness.[2] Upon his death, the University of Illinois created a scholarship fund in his name for students enrolled in their College of Communications.[7]
References
- ^ ISBN 9781573561112. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ a b "Hugh Hough, a Pulitzer Prize winner and veteran reporter dies". upi.com. April 16, 1986. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Staff Bulletin" (PDF). library.illinois.edu. February 23, 1951. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "Hugh Hough". 465bg.org. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING REPORTER HUGH HOUGH". Chicago Tribune. April 17, 1986. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ Kihss, Peter (May 7, 1974). "Pulitzers Given for Reporting on Vesco and Nixon Tax; No Play or Novel Cited". New York Times. Retrieved January 28, 2020.
- ^ "HUGH HOUGH". illinimedia.org. Retrieved January 28, 2020.