Background
Cate, Roscoe Simmons was born on January 16, 1906 in McAlester, Indian Terrace. Son of Roscoe Simmons and Martha Annette (Griffin) Cate.
Cate, Roscoe Simmons was born on January 16, 1906 in McAlester, Indian Terrace. Son of Roscoe Simmons and Martha Annette (Griffin) Cate.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Oklahoma, 1926.
City editor, Muskogee (Oklahoma) Phoenix, 1926-1927. Assistant city editor and makeup editor, Daily Oklahoman, 1928-1929. City editor, Norman (Oklahoma) Transcript, 1929-1936.
Editor-manager alumni publications of University of Oklahoma, 1936-1942.
Acting alumni executive secretary and manager Student Union, University of Oklahoma, 1942-1944, assistant to president in charge of finances, 1942-1947, financial vice president, 1947-1950, vice-president and business manager since 1950.
Member Central Association of College and University Business Officers (president, 1956-1957), Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Sigma. Clubs: Rotary.
Married Ethel Frances Mitchell, July 8, 1934. Children: Thomas Mitchell, Byron Lee, John Griffin.