Background
Folger, William Montraville was born on May 13, 1916 in Lockport, New York, United States.
Folger, William Montraville was born on May 13, 1916 in Lockport, New York, United States.
Bachelor of Science in general business, University of Illinois, 1938; Master of Arts in policy science, Syracuse University, 1975.
News writer, reporter, editor, National Broadcasting Company, Washington, 1944-1946; news writer, newscaster, Washington Post, Washington, 1946-1948; news commentator, Radio Station WISH, Indianapolis, 1950-1951; public relations director, Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa., 1952-1953; translations writer, columnist, Courier-Express, Buffalo, New York, 1955; religion writer, columnist, Courier-Express, Buffalo, New York, 1959-1973; journalism lecturer, Syracuse (New York) U., 1973-1975; journalism professor, U. Northern Colorado, Greeley, 1975-1981; freelance actor, Denver, since 1981.
Precinet chairman Democratic Party, Greeley, 1975-1977, state convention delegate, 1988. Spokesman American Civil Liberties Union, Greeley, 1978-1980. Editor Colorado Environmental Coalition, 1990-1997.
Member Society Professional Journalists (Colorado chapter president 1977-1978), Colorado Audubon Society (secretary 1985-1988), Colorado Environmental Coalition (secretary 1983-1985, editor 1990-1997), Religion Writers' Association of the United States and Canada (president 1970-1974).
Son of Wayne Harrison and MayBelle Alzina (Upson) F. Widowed; children: Valerie Ely, W. Earl Folger (deceased).