J. Frank Dobie Books

Known as the "Storyteller of the Southwest," J. Frank Dobie dedicated himself to recording and publicizing the disappearing folklore of Texas and the wider region. His influential course on Southwestern literature at the University of Texas and his long tenure with the Texas Folklore Society allowed him to bring the area's rich heritage to life. Dobie was a progressive activist who championed liberated minds and advocated for equality, leading to his departure from the university. Through his numerous books and articles, he informed generations about Texas's unique cultural legacy, emphasizing the supreme good of liberated minds.