Wilder, Roy

Roy Wilder Jr. was born 1914. He attended the University of North Carolina's School of Journalism, but left before graduating. Wilder worked as a war correspondent during World War II; a newspaper reporter in New York and North Carolina; and in conservation and development, politics, and public relations. While in New York, Wilder developed a life-long friendship with North Carolina native Joseph Mitchell, who wrote for "The New Yorker" for almost 60 years. "You All Spoken Here," Wilder's book about southern speech, was first published in 1984.

From the description of Roy Wilder papers, 1944-2006. WorldCat record id: 316805559

Roy Wilder Jr. was born 1914. He attended the University of North Carolina's School of Journalism, but left before graduating. Wilder worked as a war correspondent during World War II; a newspaper reporter in New York and North Carolina; and in conservation and development, politics, and public relations. While in New York, Wilder developed a life-long friendship with North Carolina native Joseph Mitchell, who wrote for The New Yorker for almost 60 years. You All Spoken Here, Wilder's book about southern speech, was first published in 1984.

From the guide to the Roy Wilder Papers, 1944-2006, (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Historical Collection.)