Ina Coolbrith
American poet, writer, and librarian (1841-1928) · United States · Writers · Died at 86
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Something wrong?Ina Donna Coolbrith was an American poet, writer, librarian, and a prominent figure in the San Francisco Bay Area literary community. Called the "Sweet Singer of California", she was the first California Poet Laureate and the first poet laureate of any American state.
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Coolbrith in her youth
Coolbrith in San Francisco at the age of 29 or 30
Joaquin Miller in the 1870s
Until he criticized her in writing, Coolbrith considered Ambrose Bierce a good friend.
Songs from the Golden Gate (1895)
Portrait of Coolbrith from a publication of her poem California, 1918
The Ina Coolbrith Circle emplaced this laurel wreath-engraved headstone in 1986.
Plaque in Oakland Public LibraryAwards
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1841 to 1928 · aged 86
Writers from the United States 6
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