J. Frank Dobie | |
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| Born | James Frank Dobie September 26, 1888 Live Oak County, Texas |
| Died | September 18, 1964 (aged 75) |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | Southwestern University |
| Period | 1919–1964 |
| Spouse | Bertha McKee Dobie (married 1916–1964, his death) |
James Frank Dobie (September 26, 1888 – September 18, 1964) was an American folklorist, writer, and newspaper columnist best known for his many books depicting the richness and traditions of life in rural Texas during the days of the open range. He was known in his lifetime for his outspoken liberal views against Texas state politics, and he carried out a long, personal war against what he saw as braggart Texans, religious prejudice, restraints on individual liberty, and the mechanized world's assault on the human spirit. He was instrumental in saving the Texas Longhorn breed of cattle from extinction.