Clark, Badger, 1883-1957

Poet. Wrote on western themes. Father a founder of Dakota Wesleyan University (Mitchell, S.D.). Contracted tuberculosis while student there (1902) and moved to Arizona where worked as ranch hand. Returned to South Dakota (1910) and spent entire life there. Published poems include "Sun and Saddle Leather" (1915) and "Sky Lines and Wood Smoke" (1935).

From the description of Charles Badger Clark papers, 1905-1967. (University of the Pacific). WorldCat record id: 35111112

Badger Clark, cowboy poet and author of Sun and Saddle Leather (1915). Named first Poet Laureate of South Dakota in 1937.

From the description of Letter to Chapman and Grimes, 1937 August 17, 1946 July 8, 1952 December 2. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 61253315