Frank Bigelow Tarbell
Frank Bigelow Tarbell PhD (January 1, 1853 – December 4, 1920) was a professor of Classic Studies at the University of Chicago from 1893 until 1918. He was also an associate professor of Greek at that institution. A historian and archeologist, Tarb
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Frank Bigelow Tarbell PhD (January 1, 1853 – December 4, 1920) was a professor of Classic Studies at the University of Chicago from 1893 until 1918. He was also an associate professor of Greek at that institution. A historian and archeologist, Tarbell published numerous books related to his field.Born in Groton, Massachusetts, Tarbell graduated from Lawrence Academy at Groton at the age of 16. He was graduated in 1873 from Yale College, where he was a member of the secret society Skull and Bones.[1]:137 He spent two years in Europe before returning to Yale, where he received his doctorate in 1879.
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