Erma Louise Bombeck (née Fiste; February 21, 1927 – April 22, 1996) was an American humorist who achieved great popularity for her newspaper humor column describing suburban home …

Bombeck began writing columns when she was in junior high school. She worked at the Dayton Journal-Herald while she was in school and after graduation (1949) from the University of …

Erma Bombeck, a 1949 graduate of the University of Dayton, became a household name in the 1970s and 1980s. She spoke for the women of an entire generation, revealing that being a …

With her syndicated column "At Wit's End," a string of best-selling books, and 11 years as a correspondent on ABC's "Good Morning America," Erma Bombeck was known for almost 30 …

At this time she met Bill Bombeck, who was a copyboy on the morning paper, the Dayton Journal. Upon high school graduation, she mostly wrote obituaries for the newly-merged Journal …

Feb 21, 2025 · Erma Bombeck's recipe for writing a good column, "Hook 'em with the lead. Hold 'em with laughter. Exit with a quip they won't forget." One of Dayton’s most beloved natives …

This collection contains the personal and professional papers of Erma Bombeck (1927-1996), a University of Dayton alumna who became famous for her syndicated humor column "At Wit's …

Erma Bombeck was born during the Great Depression, but she was raised in a family that laughed a lot. Her mother entered her in dancing and singing contests from the time she was …

Apr 22, 1996 · In 1969, the Bombeck family moved out of Centerville and re-located to Phoenix, Arizona. By the end of the 1970s, she was regularly appearing on television and radio …

Who was Erma Bombeck? Erma Bombeck (1927 – 1996) was a nationally syndicated humor columnist for 30 years, author of twelve books, freelance writer, and a regular on “Good …