Lane, Pinkie Gordon
Variant namesPinkie Gordon Lane was born 13 January 1923 in Philadelphia, Penn. In 1945 she entered Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga. where she earned a bachelor's degree in English and art. In 1956 she received her master's degree in English from Atlanta University, and later accepted a position as instructor of English at Southern University in Baton Rouge, La., where she remained and served as Director of the English Department from 1974 until her retirement in 1986. Following retirement, she became active in literary organizations, focusing her attention on African American poets, poetry, and social issues.
Lane's literary career consists of published poems in literary journals, 5 volumes of published poetry, and acting editor or contributing editor for various anthologies and periodicals.
From the description of Pinkie Gordon Lane papers, 1925-2001 (bulk 1970-2000). (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 243607826
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referencedIn | Simpson, Lewis P. Lewis P. Simpson papers, 1923-2004 (bulk 1980-2000). | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
referencedIn | Miller, May. May Miller papers, 1906-1989. | Emory University. Special Collections and Archives | |
creatorOf | Lane, Pinkie Gordon. Pinkie Gordon Lane papers, 1925-2001 (bulk 1970-2000). | Louisiana State University, LSU Libraries | |
creatorOf | Madgett, Naomi Cornelia Long. Naomi Long Madgett and Lotus Press papers. 1937-2004 (bulk 1970-2003). | University of Michigan |
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associatedWith | Constantinides, Dinos, 1929- | person |
associatedWith | Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Knight, Etheridge. | person |
associatedWith | Lane, Gordon Edward, 1963- | person |
associatedWith | Madgett, Naomi Cornelia Long. | person |
associatedWith | Miller, May. | person |
associatedWith | Olympic Torch Relay. | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Simpson, Lewis P. | person |
associatedWith | Southern University and A & M College | corporateBody |
associatedWith | Spelman College. | corporateBody |
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African American poets |
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American poetry |
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Birth 1923-01-13
Death 2008-12-03
Americans
English