Robert H. Wiebe

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

Not to be confused with Robert Wiebe

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. Boyd, K. (1999). Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing. 1. Fitzroy Dearborn. p. 1298. ISBN 9781884964336. Retrieved 2017-01-08.
  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.
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