University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections2411 (Accession No. 2411-001)Dobie, Edith, approximately 1890-1975Edith Dobie papers1972-19734 cubic feet (4 boxes)Collection materials are in
English.Correspondence, speeches and writings,
manuscripts, reprints and subject files of UW professor of historyProfessor of history, University of Washington.
Edith Dobie (circa 1890-1975) was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania. She
was educated at Syracuse University, University of Chicago, and Stanford
University where she earned a Ph.D., 1926. Dobie came to University of
Washington as an instructor in 1926, and taught as a professor until 1957 in
the field of British History. She wrote "Political Career of Stephen Mallory
White" and edited with H.H. Gowen "Problems in International Understanding" as
well as numberous articles in professional journals.
Correspondence (1 folder only), 1972-1973; speeches and writings,
manuscripts, reprints, subject files.
Open to all users.
Request at UW
Creator's literary rights not transferred to the University of
Washington Libraries.
Mrs. Ruth Runnels (sister), Rochester, N.Y., via Kathleen Munro.
Picked up from Exeter House, Seattle, 1975-05-01
University Archives/Faculty Papers (University of Washington)Great Britain--History--Study and teachingHistory--Study and teachingCollege teachers--Washington (State)History teachers--Washington (State)Historians--United StatesWomen college teachers--Washington (State)Women historians--United StatesDobie, Edith, approximately 1890-1975 rchivesUniversity of Washington. University ArchivesSeattleColleges and Universities
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