Naomi Long Madgett
Naomi Long Madgett (1923–2020) was an American poet, writer and editor.
Also recorded as Naomi Cornelia Long · Naomi Cornelia Long Madgett
Naomi Long Madgett
- Born
- 1923
- Died
- 2020 · Detroit.
- Nationality
- United States
- Occupation
- poet · writer · editor · teacher
- Education
- Virginia State University · East Orange High School · Sumner High School · Wayne State University
- Known for
- Octavia and Other Poems
- Honours
- Michigan Women's Hall of Fame · American Book Awards · honorary doctorate
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Biography
Born in 1923, died in Detroit in 2020.
Naomi Long Madgett studied at Virginia State University, East Orange High School and Sumner High School. Residence is recorded at East Orange and St. Employment is recorded with Northwestern University, University of Michigan and Oakland University. Works named in the authority record are Octavia and Other Poems. Distinctions recorded are Michigan Women's Hall of Fame, American Book Awards and honorary doctorate.
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East Orange, St. Louis and New Rochelle
Residences
Detroit.
Death place
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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 27 August 2026.
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