Thomas Ewing Dabney (1885-1969) was born in New Orleans, La., and educated at the University of the South and at Harvard College. After serving in the U.S. Diplomatic Service until 1912, Dabney turned to journalism, working as a reporter, feature writer and editor in Mississippi, Florida, New Mexico, and Louisiana. He worked as a columnist for the New Orleans Item, States, and Times-Picayune from 1918-1942, and as editor and owner of Socorro (N. M.) Chieftain. He was a member of the House of Representatives of New Mexico, 1945-1946. In the 1950s, he worked for New Orleans Public Service, Inc. (N.O.P.S.I.) as a writer and researcher, and in public relations. Thomas E. Dabney was also a prolific writer on the history and customs of Louisiana and the South, especially New Orleans. Thomas Dabney's wife was Winifred Hilda Michaels Dabney. They had three daughters and a son.
From the description of Thomas Ewing Dabney papers, 1833-1969. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 776875752
