Everett Dolton Collier

Background

Collier, Everett Dolton was born on February 26, 1914 in Long Beach, Mississippi, United States. Son of Thomas Lee and Elizabeth Naomi (Cruthirds) Collier.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Rice Institute, 1937.

Career

Member staff, Houston Chronicle, 1934-1987; political editor, Houston Chronicle, 1946-1952; editorial writer, Houston Chronicle, 1952-1957; assistant editor, Houston Chronicle, 1957-1959; managing editor, Houston Chronicle, 1959-1965; vice president, editor, Houston Chronicle, 1965-1979; senior vice president, Houston Chronicle, 1979-1987; also board directors, Houston Chronicle, 1965-1987.

Achievements

• Everett Dolton Collier has been listed as a noteworthy Newspaper executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Rice University Alumni Association (president 1963), Texas United Press International Editors Association (vice president 1965), Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (director 1970), Sons Republic Texas (honorary) Clubs: Press (Houston).

Connections

Married Mary Margaret Chisholm, March 26, 1950. 1 son, Ervin Cornell (deceased).

Father:

Thomas Lee Collier

Mother:

Elizabeth Naomi (Cruthirds) Collier

Spouse:

Mary Margaret Chisholm