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Guggenheim Fellowship
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William Stafford
1914-01-17 – 1993-08-28
Life & Legacy
William Edgar Stafford (January 17, 1914 – August 28, 1993) was an American poet and pacifist. He was the father of poet and essayist Kim Stafford. He was appointed the twentieth Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress in 1970.
Occupation & Career
poet, educator
Education
University of Kansas; Liberal High School
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Guggenheim Fellowship; National Book Award for Poetry; Shelley Memorial Award; Robert Frost Medal
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Guggenheim Fellowship · National Book Award for Poetry · Robert Frost Medal · Shelley Memorial Award
Employer
Lewis & Clark College
Education & Institutions
Liberal High School · University of Kansas
Verified Legacy Record
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National Book Award for Poetry
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Shelley Memorial Award
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Robert Frost Medal
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