Background
Wadley, Ellen Pearl was born on December 6, 1924 in Little Rock. Daughter of Theodore C. and Effie Pearl (Ritchie) Wadley.
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Ellen Pearl Wadley
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Ellen Pearl Wadley, American broadcasting producer. Recipient Eastman award Outstanding Woman in Broadcasting, 1964. Member American Women in Radio and television (past chapter president), Radio and television Corresponding Association, American Newspaper Women's Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi, Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Education
Bachelor with honors, University Arkansas, 1945.
Career
Clerk American embassy, London, 1945-1946. Writer, broadcaster Station WAFS, Wiesbaden, Germany, 1946-1947. Chief script writer Station WTOP, Washington, 1948-1951.
Assistant to director special events Columbia Broadcasting System News, 1951. Radio and television writer, network contact with Public Information Office, American Red Cross, 1951-1953. Partner Wilson-Wadley Public Relations, 1953-1956.
Press information officer Columbia Broadcasting System News, 1956-1960.
Achievements
Membership
Member American Women in Radio and television (past chapter president), Radio and television Corresponding Association, American Newspaper Women's Club, Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Delta Chi, Kappa Kappa Gamma. Clubs: Washington Press (president 1976-1977).
Connections
Married James E. Roper, December 6, 1984.
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Born
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Nationality
American
Education
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1945
Career
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1945 - 1946
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1946 - 1947
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1948 - 1951
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1951
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1951 - 1953
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1951 - 1953
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1953 - 1956
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1956 - 1960