Around the world poetry fans celebrate the birthday of William Stafford with readings and other events. To mark the occasion check out the 23 Sandy Gallery "Curated Collection" of artist books and broadsides that feature the poetry of this beloved wordsmith. The collection also includes work by his son Kim, a just-as-well-known figure in the world of words.
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One hundred years ago, beloved American poet William Stafford was born in Hutchinson, Kansas. Although drafted into World War II, Stafford abstained from fighting as a conscientious objector. Instead, he worked in the civilian public service camps.
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Birthday celebrations for the beloved Oregon poet, William Stafford continue through the end of this month around the world. You can see upcoming events on the Friends of William Stafford web site. In his honor, we just added a new artist book by Roni Gross to our web site.
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