Robert H. Wiebe

Not to be confused with Robert Wiebe

Robert Huddleston Wiebe (22 April 1930 – 10 December 2000) was an American historian and bestselling author.He specialized in American business history.

Life

He was born on 22 April 1930 in Amarillo, Texas.[1] His parents were Richard Wiebe, a research chemist and Jean Huddleston Wiebe, a homemaker.[2]He was married to Allene Davis and had three sons.[1]He died on 10 December 2000 in Evanston, Illinois.[3]

Career

He graduated from Peoria High School in 1948.[2] He received his BA from Carleton College in 1951.[1] He received his PhD from the University of Rochester in 1957.[1] He has taught at Michigan State University, Columbia University and Northwestern University.[1]

Awards and achievements

In 1981, he received the Guggenheim Fellowship. He also served as the Pitt Professor of American History and Institutions.He was a member of the American Historical Association (AHA) and the Organization of American Historians (OAH).[4]

Bibliography

His books have received mostly positive reviews. Some of his notable books are:[1][5]

  • The Search for Order, 1877–1920
  • Who We Are: A History of Popular Nationalism
  • Self-Rule: A Cultural History of American Democracy
  • Businessmen and Reform: A Study of the Progressive Movement
  • The Segmented Society: An Introduction to the Meaning of America
  • The Opening of American Society: From the Adoption of the Constitution to the Eve of Disunion

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Boyd, K. (1999). Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing. 1. Fitzroy Dearborn. p. 1298. ISBN 9781884964336. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  2. 1 2 "Wiebe, Robert H." American National Biography Online. anb.org. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  3. ↑ "Robert H. Wiebe -- Historian, 70". New York Times. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  4. ↑ "Robert H. Wiebe (1930-2000) Papers, 1949-2000". findingaids.library.northwestern.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  5. ↑
  • "American National Biography Online". anb.org. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  • "Robert H. Wiebe (1930-2000) Papers, 1949-2000". findingaids.library.northwestern.edu. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
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