J. Frank Dobie

James Frank Dobie (September 26, 1888–September 18,1964) was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range. As a public figure, he was known in his lifetime for his outspoken liberal views against Texas state politics, and for his long personal war against what he saw as bragging Texans, religious prejudice, restraints on individual liberty, and the assault of the mechanized world on the human spirit. He was also instrumental in the saving of the Texas longhorn breed of cattle from extinction.

External links

• Handbook of Texas Online: J. Frank Dobie
• Guide to Life and Literature of the Southwest (Totally Online) J. Frank Dobie. An annotated bibliography of historical and literary works about Texas and the Southwest
• Biography and list of papers at Texas State University-San Marcos