Pilcher, Joseph Mitchell

Joseph Mitchell Pilcher (b. 1896) was a poet, lyricist, essay writer, Unitarian religious educator, and social worker. He was born in Marksville, La., and lived in New Orleans, La., Laurel, Miss., and Montgomery, Ala. He was active in the Unitarian Laymen's League, Louisiana Historical Society, New Orleans Confederate Memorial Day Committee, National Poetry Day Committee, and the Alabama Writers' Conclave. His social work through the church was concerned with basic educational opportunities and library services for African Americans in Alabama.

From the description of J. Mitchell Pilcher papers, 1890s-1972. (Tulane University). WorldCat record id: 778377680

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