Corbett, Edward A. (Edward Annand), 1887-

E.A. Corbett joined the University of Alberta Dept. of Extension in 1920, becoming director in 1928. He helped establish Canada's first University radio station C.K.U.A. and in 1933 he founded the Banff School of Fine Arts. In 1937 he resigned from the University of Alberta and became the director of the newly formed Canadian Association for Adult Education. Dr. Corbett initiated the Farm Radio Forum and Citizen's Forum on CBC radio in the 1940's and later wrote several books depicting Alberta scenes and personalities.

From the description of Papers, 1930-1943, 1954-1958. (University of Alberta). WorldCat record id: 65756793