Whitener, Rogers V., 1919-

Whitener worked as an English professor at Appalachian State University from 1959-1989. He specialized in 18th century literature and Milton. He also assisted with the development of the Appalachian Collection at Appalachian State University. "Folk-ways and folk-speech" appeared weekly in the Watauga Democrat from 1973 to 1991. Whitener encouraged readers to mail in stories to be included in his column.

From the description of Rogers V. Whitener papers 1973-1991. (Western North Carolina Library Network). WorldCat record id: 50909750