Background
Dedmon, Emmett was born on April 16, 1918 in Auburn, Nebraska, United States. Son of Roy Emmett and Cora Christine (Frank) Deadman.
Dedmon, Emmett was born on April 16, 1918 in Auburn, Nebraska, United States. Son of Roy Emmett and Cora Christine (Frank) Deadman.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Chicago, 1939. Doctor of Humane Letters, George Williams College, 1965, Roosevelt University, 1973. Doctor of Laws, Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1967.
Assistant foreign editor Chicago Times, 1940. Columnist, critic Book Week, literature supplement Chicago Sun, 1946-1947. Literature editor Chicago Sun-Times, 1947, drama critic, 1950, assistant Sunday editor, 1953, assistant managing editor, 1955-1958, managing editor, 1958-1962, executive editor, 1962-1965, editor, 1965-1968.
Vice president, editorial director Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News, 1968-1978.
Senior consultant corporate public affairs Hill & Knowlton, Chicago, 1978-1983. Member national academic council Valparaiso U.
Served with United States Army Air Force, 1940-1945. Member American Society Newspaper. Clubs: Casino, Carlton, Tavern, Chicago, Commercial, Economic, Glen View.
Married Claire Catherine Lyons, June 19, 1945. 1 child, Jonathan.