Lindsey Barbee


Mary Lindsey Barbee was an American playwright, editor and clubwoman, based in Denver, Colorado. She was national president of Gamma Phi Beta from 1919 to 1924, and edited the sorority's national publication from 1910 to 1938.

Biography

Barbee was born in Danville, Kentucky, the daughter of James Walter Barbee and Mary Eliza Sandifer Barbee. She graduated from the University of Denver in 1897.
Barbee was Grand President of Gamma Phi Beta from 1919 to 1924, director of public relations from 1924 to 1927, and historian from 1924 to 1930. She was also editor of the sorority's national publication, The Crescent, from 1910 to 1938.
Barbee died in 1951, in Denver, at the age of 74. Gamma Phi Beta named a biennial fellowship after Barbee.

Works

Barbee was a prolific playwright, writing mostly comedies and dramas for school and community use.