A Guide to the Martha Dobie Collection, 1923-1988, undated


Descriptive Summary
	Creator:	Dobie, Martha, 1900-1997
	Title:	Dobie, Martha, Collection
	Dates:	1923-1988, undated
	Abstract:	Books, pamphlets, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, book catalogs, journals, and prints compose the Martha Dobie Collection, 1923-1988, undated, documenting the life of Dobie's brother, writer J. Frank Dobie, as well as her interests and the history of the Dobie family.
	Accession No.:	88-91; 88-108
	Extent:	2 ft.
	Language:	Materials are written in English.
	Repository:	Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin

Biographical Note

Kerrville, Texas, resident Martha Amanda Dobie (1900-1997) was the co-owner of the town's Main Book Shop. She was one of six children of Richard J. and Ella (Byler) Dobie and the sister of folklorist and author J. Frank Dobie, best known for his books about life in rural Texas during the days of the open range.

Source:

"Martha Dobie." San Angelo Standard-Times. September 20, 1997

Scope and Contents

Books, pamphlets, correspondence, photographs, newspaper clippings, book catalogs, journals, and prints compose the Martha Dobie Collection, 1923-1988, undated, documenting the life of Dobie's brother, writer J. Frank Dobie, as well as her interests and the history of the Dobie family. The collection consists primarily of books, articles, and pamphlets written or edited by Frank or about his work and life, covering topics such as his Paisano Ranch home, wife Bertha McKee Dobie, and nephew Edgar Bryan Kincaid. Publisher's and rare book dealer's catalogs and advertisements relate to Frank's publications. Correspondence discusses the Isabel Gaddis Collection of J. Frank Dobie at Southwestern University, research on Frank, and Martha's personal interests. Historical materials comprise a survey of the William Dobie Homestead in Harris County, Texas, while photographs portray J. Frank, Bertha McKee, Dick, and Martha Dobie and the dedication of the J. Frank Dobie U. S. Post Office in San Antonio. Additionally, the collection contains prints by Charles M. Russell and an essay by Frank on the artist.

Restrictions

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research use.


Index Terms

	Subjects (Persons)
		Dobie, Martha, 1900-1997 -- Archives.
		Dobie, J. Frank (James Frank), 1888-1964.
		Dobie, Bertha McKee, 1890-
		Kincaid, Edgar B. (Edgar Bryan), 1921-1985
		Dobie family
	Subjects
		Authors -- Texas
	Places
		Paisano Ranch (Tex.)