Background
Rollins,, Edward Tyler was born on May 23, 1922 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Edward Tyler and Bessie (Steed) Rollins.
Rollins,, Edward Tyler was born on May 23, 1922 in Durham, North Carolina, United States. Son of Edward Tyler and Bessie (Steed) Rollins.
Bachelor of Arts North Carolina, 1947.
Vice president, assistant secretary Durham (North Carolina) Herald Company, 1949-1969, vice president, secretary-treasurer, 1969-1981, president, public, 1982-1988, chairman, board directors, 1985—2004. Retired, 2004
President Durham Radio Corporation Stations WDNC-AM, WDCG-FM, 1982-1988.
Board directors Chowan College Graphic Arts Foundation, 1986-1995. Board directors School of Journalism Foundation of North Carolina, 1982-1988. Member Friends of Duke Art Museum, member advisory board North Carolina National Bank, 1979-1989.
Member Governor's Business Council on Arts and Humanities, 1989-1990. Member Duke President's Art Museum committee, 1994-2001. Trustee Meredith College, Raleigh, North Carolina, 1966-1969, Durham Public Library., 1961-1981.
Former board directors Durham Salvation Army. President Durham Young Men’s Christian Association, 1952. Former board directors Family Service Association With United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member The English Speaking Union, Durham C. of Chamber (board directors 1969), Brummer Society-Duke (Nasher) Art Museum, Kiwanis, Hope Valley Country Club, University Club, Carolina Club.
Married Frances Louise Page, October 5, 1963. Children: Edward Tyler III, William Lawson.