Edith Huntington Jones "Kit" Dobelle (born in 1944) served as United States Chief of Protocol from November 3, 1978 to September 26, 1979 under president Jimmy Carter.[1][2] Her husband, Evan Dobelle, served as Chief of Protocol before her.[3][4][5] She was succeeded by Abelardo L. Valdez.
Edith H. J. Dobelle | |
|---|---|
 Evan and Edith Dobelle | |
| Chief of Protocol of the United States | |
| In office November 3, 1978 – September 26, 1979 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter |
| Preceded by | Evan Dobelle |
| Succeeded by | Abelardo L. Valdez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) |
| Spouse | Evan Dobelle |
From 1979-1981, Dobelle served as Chief of Staff to First Lady Rosalynn Carter.[6]
References edit
- ^ "Edith Huntington Jones Dobelle - People - Department History - Office of the Historian". history.state.gov.
- ^ "US Chief of Protocol". www.nndb.com.
- ^ Times, Barbara Gamarekian Special to The New York (November 6, 1977). "Evan and Kit Dobelle: Mr. and Mrs. U.S. Protocol (Published 1977)" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Radcliffe, Donnie (April 27, 1978). "Shake-Up at Protocol: Just a Family Matter" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ Radcliffe, Donnie; Martin, Judith (February 28, 1978). "The New Wife on the Capital Scene" – via www.washingtonpost.com.
- ^ Correspondent, Judith Monachina, Eagle. "Front row seat to history: Pittsfield resident shares her experiences as Carter's chief of protocol". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved 2022-02-15.
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