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Annie Doak was born
Born Meta Ann Doak, oldest daughter out of three in a very counter-culture family. -
Annie Doak married Richard Henry Wilde Dillard
He was her writing professor at Hollins. -
Annie Dillard graduates from Hollins College
Graduated with Lee Smith, a famous feminist short story author and many other future luminaries. -
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is published
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Dillard wins the Pulitzer Prize
Won it for Pilgrim at Tinker Creek, which was her 2nd book. -
Annie divorces Richard Dillard
However, she kept his name and his influence on her (fascination with gothic side of nature) was great. -
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Scholar-in-residence at Western Washington Universtiy
In Bellingham, Washington. Attracted by coast/mountains. -
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Made distinguished visiting professor again at Wesleyan
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Dillard is made visiting professor at Wesleyan University
This was in Middletown, Connecticut