Dobie, Martha, 1900-1997

Kerrville, Texas, resident Martha Amanda Dobie (1900-1997) was the co-owner of the town's Main Book Shop. She was one of six children of Richard J. and Ella (Byler) Dobie and the sister of folklorist and author J. Frank Dobie, best known for his books about life in rural Texas during the days of the open range.

Source:

"Martha Dobie." San Angelo Standard-Times . September 20, 1997

From the guide to the Dobie, Martha, Collection 88-91; 88-108., 1923-1988, undated, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

Kerrville, Texas, resident Martha Amanda Dobie (1900-1997) was the co-owner of the town's Main Book Shop.

She was one of six children of Richard J. and Ella (Byler) Dobie and the sister of folklorist and author J. Frank Dobie, best known for his books about life in rural Texas during the days of the open range.

From the description of Dobie, Martha, Collection, 1923-1988, undated (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 719639741