Background
Arthur, William Bolling was born on September 6, 1914 in Louisville. Son of Stanley H. and Margaret (Carter) Arthur.
Arthur, William Bolling was born on September 6, 1914 in Louisville. Son of Stanley H. and Margaret (Carter) Arthur.
Bachelor of Arts Kentucky, 1937. Doctor of Laws, University Kentucky, 1967.
Assistant state editor, Louisville Courier-Journal, 1939-1941; assistant managing editor, Look magazine, 1949-1954; managing editor, Look magazine, 1954-1966; editor, Look magazine, 1966-1971; vice president, Cowles Magazine & Broadcasting Inc., 1962-1970; vice-president, director, Cowles Comm., Inc., 1970-1971; vice president, Hill and Knowlton, Inc., 1971-1973; executive director, National News Council, New York City, 1973-1984. Chief press branch Bureau Public Rels., War Department, 1944-1946. Director National Magazine awards Columbia University, 1986-1991.
Former trustee Berea College, Kentucky Lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1941-1946. Member American Society Magazine Editors (chairman 1969-1971), Society Professional Journalists (national president 1968-1969).
Married Frances Lee Young, August 19, 1939. Children: William Bolling, Richard Houghton.