Charles B. Garrigus
Charles B. Garrigus | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 33rd district | |
| In office January 5, 1959 - January 2, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | William W. Hansen |
| Succeeded by | Ernest N. Mobley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 13, 1914 Benton, Illinois |
| Died | October 4, 2000 (aged 86) Kingsburg, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ferne Marie Fetters (m. 1936, d. 1982) |
| Children | 5 |
Charles B. Garrigus (June 13, 1914 Benton, Illinois[1] – October 4, 2000) was an American poet and professor who was California Poet Laureate from 1966 to 2000. He also served in the California State Assembly for 33rd district from 1959 to 1967.
He lived in Reedley, California and was professor of English at Reedley College.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Oral History Interview with Charles B. Garrigus II Retrieved 2-16-11-22.
- ^ Jess: The Political Career of Jesse Marvin Unruh - Jackson K. Putnam - Google Books Retrieved 2016-11-23.
- Patricia Leigh Brown (February 13, 2002). "Seeking California Poets Who Want Laurels to Rest On". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
- "Candidate Biography: Charles B. Garrigus". JoinCalifornia. 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2012.
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- 1914 births
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- Poets Laureate of California
- 20th-century American poets
- Poets from California
- People from Benton, Illinois
- People from Reedley, California
- Republican Party members of the California State Assembly
- 20th-century members of the California State Legislature
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