Background
Smith, Roger Haskell was born on April 25, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Demonte Haskell and Catherine (Linn) Smith.
Smith, Roger Haskell was born on April 25, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Demonte Haskell and Catherine (Linn) Smith.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale, 1954.
Assistant editor, news editor, executive editor, contributing editor Publications Weekly, New York City, 1954-1980. Managing editor Police Athletic League of New York, 1976-1980. Board of directors American History Documents Institute, Washington, 1963-1974, Council on Interracial Books for Children, New York City, 1970-1974.
Member PEN American Center New York City (secretary 1973-1976, Executive Board). Clubs: Players (New York City).
Married Beverly Chew Bates, February 18, 1956. Children: Roger Haskell (deceased), William Boulton.