Burden, Jean

Dates:
Active 1979
Active 1988

Biographical notes:

Jean Burden (1914- ) is an American poet, essayist, anthologist, teacher and editor. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, she attended the University of Chicago, graduating in 1936. She has been West Coast editor of Faith Today and of Yankee magazine, where she later (1955) took a position as poetry editor. She has published books of poetry and of essays, and her work has appeared in numerous national magazines including Poetry, Atlantic, American Scholar, Trace, Saturday Review, Virginia Quarterly Review, Better Homes and Gardens, Mademoiselle, Prairie Schooner, Southern Review . She has also published several books on pet care,

In addition to her writing, for nearly ten years (1956-1965) Ms Burden served as administrative officer for the Meals for Millions Foundation in Los Angeles, California. She has taught both privately and in workshops, and since 1966 has done freelance public relations work.

From the guide to the Jean Burden Papers, 1931-1992, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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Subjects:

  • Authors, American
  • American poetry
  • American poetry
  • Poets, American
  • Women authors, American
  • Women authors
  • Literature
  • Pet food industry
  • Women poets, American

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  • Authors
  • Poets

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  • Shrewsbury, Shropshire (as recorded)
  • Glasgow, Scotland (as recorded)
  • Jedburgh, Roxburghshire (as recorded)
  • Montrose, Scotland (as recorded)
  • London, England (as recorded)

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