Archer Butler Hulbert

Archer Butler Hulbert was an influential historical geographer and writer known for his contributions to American history. Born in Bennington, Vermont, he was the son of Rev. Calvin Butler Hulbert, who later became the president of Middlebury College. After graduating from Marietta College in 1895, Hulbert embarked on a diverse career that included newspaper work in Korea, where he served as editor of the Korean Independent. His experiences in Korea, influenced by his brother Homer Hulbert's earlier work there, shaped his understanding of geography and history, which he later integrated into his academic pursuits. Hulbert's academic career spanned several institutions, including Marietta College, where he taught American history from 1904 to 1918, and Colorado College, where he served until his death in 1933. He was also a lecturer at Clark University and the University of Chicago, and he contributed to the Harvard Commission on Western History as an archivist. His notable works include studies on the American West and historical geography, which helped to establish the field as a significant area of scholarly inquiry. Hulbert's legacy continued through his wife, Dorothy Printup Hulbert, who carried on his work after his passing, ensuring that his contributions to the understanding of American history and geography would not be forgotten.