Background
Brooks, William Emmett was born on January 1, 1922 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of W. Emmett and Catherine (Ryan) Brooks.
Brooks, William Emmett was born on January 1, 1922 in Mobile, Alabama, United States. Son of W. Emmett and Catherine (Ryan) Brooks.
Bachelor, U. Alabama, 1943.
Managing editor, Brewton (Alabama) Standard, 1946-1958; editorial writer, Indianapolis Star, 1958-1964; executive editor, Vincennes (Indiana) Sun-Commercial, 1964-1978; editor, public, Vincennes (Indiana) Sun-Commercial, since 1978.
President of the board Governors Good Samaritan Hospital, Vincennes, since 1989, trustee, since 1987, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville, since 1985. Served to commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1966. Member American Society Newspaper Editors, American Newspaper Publications Association, Alabama Press Association (president 1953), Hoosier State Press Association (president 1976), Vincennes Antique and History Society (president 1976), Indiana Associated Press Managing Editors (president 1974).
Married Edward Archibald, November 18, 1944. Children: William E., Priscilla, Rebecca, Jordan E.