James Still
James Still (1906–2001) was an American poet, university teacher and writer.
James Still
- Born
- 1906 · LaFayette.
- Died
- 2001 · Hazard.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- poet · university teacher · writer · folklorist
- Education
- Lincoln Memorial University · Vanderbilt University · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
- Known for
- River of Earth
- Honours
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Languages
- English · American English
In this article
Biography
Born at LaFayette in 1906, died in Hazard in 2001.
James Still studied at Lincoln Memorial University, Vanderbilt University and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The recorded working language is English and American English. Residence is recorded at Wolfpen. Employment is recorded with Hindman Settlement School and Morehead State University. Positions recorded include poet laureate. Works named in the authority record are River of Earth. Distinctions recorded are Guggenheim Fellowship.
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Wolfpen
Residences
LaFayette.
Birth place
Hazard.
Death place
Citations
References
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reference work
Partially resolved
The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 25 August 2026.
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