Josephine Irby was born in Arlington, Oregon in 1902. She earned her BA from the University of Wyoming in 1924 and her MA from the University of Wyoming in 1941. During her undergraduate attendence she was involved in several organizations including president of WSGA (Women's Self Government Association), the "Branding Iron" student newspaper, the honorary journalistic fraternity Blue Pencil, the honorary language fraternity Gamma Epsilon, the Young Women's Christian Association, and the sorority Kappa Delta. She later taught foreign languages at several Wyoming and Oregon schools.
From the description of Josephine Irby scrapbook, 1920-1952 (bulk 1920-1924) (University of Wyoming, American Heritage Center). WorldCat record id: 68710015
