Joe Bertram Frantz

Joe Bertram Frantz
Born(1917-01-16)January 16, 1917
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedNovember 16, 1993(1993-11-16) (aged 76)
Houston, Texas
Resting placeTexas State Cemetery in Austin
Occupation(s)Historian at University of Texas at Austin and Corpus Christi State University
SpouseFour marriages
ChildrenTwo daughters from first marriage (1939-1979) to former Helen Andrews Boswell
Fourth wife, Betsy Chadderdon Frantz (1990-1993, his death)
Academic background
Alma materUniversity of Texas at Austin
ThesisNewspapers of the Republic of Texas
Doctoral advisorWalter Prescott Webb
Other advisorsEugene C. Barker, William C. Binkly
Academic work
EraRepublic of Texas
DisciplineHistory
Sub-disciplineAmerican history, Texas history
Institutions
  • University of Texas
Notable studentsLouis Tuffly Ellis

Joe Bertram Frantz (January 16, 1917 – November 16, 1993) was a historian from the U.S. state of Texas who specialized in the American West.