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Date of Birth
Joplin, Missouri -
Moved to Whasington D.C.
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First Published Poetry Book
"The Weary Blues" was published by Alfred K. Knopf -
Finished College Education
Studied at Lincoln University in PA -
First Novel won Harmon Gold Medal
"Without Laughter" -
Traveled to Mexico
Attended a year at Columbia University -
Died of Cancer
In New York