William Stafford Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
WILLIAM STAFFORD
Born: January 17, 1914 in Hutchinson, Kansas
Died: August 28, 1993 in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Biography
William Edgar Stafford (1914-1993) was an American poet, author of over 57 volumes of poetry including West of Your City (1960), The Rescued Year (1965) and Traveling Through the Dark (1962) which won the National Book Award for Poetry. A highly literate farm boy from Kansas, Stafford achieved success late in life, having spent the majority of his early years working hard labor jobs.
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 02/16/1983 - HFSID 206154Letter from William Stafford, handwritten and signed, dated February 16, 1983. Addressed to "Dear Bob Hemmings," it discusses a reading circuit and mentions an enclosed poem and flyer. Stafford was an acclaimed poet and Oregon's Poet Laureate.Sale Price $295.00
$360.00
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - POEM SIGNED - HFSID 224116Poem signed: "William Stafford", titled "Holcomb, Kansas", by American poet William Stafford. Stafford, a National Book Award winner, authored over 57 volumes of poetry, including Traveling Through the Dark. Item consists of one page.
Price: $220.00
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - POEM SIGNED - HFSID 183798Poem signed: "William Stafford", 1 page, titled "The Stick in the Forest". Stafford, a National Book Award winner, authored over 57 volumes, including Traveling Through the Dark. His works reflect his life experiences, including his pacifist stance during WWII.
Price: $220.00
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - POEM SIGNED - HFSID 183909Poem signed: "William Stafford", 1 page, titled "My Father: October 1942". William Stafford, National Book Award winner, was a prominent American poet, authoring over 57 volumes. He served as Poet Laureate of Oregon and was known for his pacifist views during WWII.
Sale Price $175.00
$220.00
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - POEM SIGNED - HFSID 183958Poem signed: "William Stafford", 1p, At The Bomb Testing Site. William Stafford, winner of the National Book Award, authored over 57 volumes of poetry. He served as Oregon's Poet Laureate and continued writing until his passing.
Price: $220.00
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 01/21/1979 - HFSID 206155Typed letter signed: "William Stafford" discusses poetry with a fan, dated January 21, 1979, from Portland, Oregon. Stafford reflects on the significance of poetry and individual perspectives, emphasizing personal reactions over societal validation.
Sale Price $250.00
$320.00
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WILLIAM STAFFORD - TYPESCRIPT SIGNED - HFSID 184062Poem signed: "William Stafford", 1 page, titled "For A Child Gone to Live in a Commune." William Stafford, a National Book Award winner, authored over 57 volumes of poetry and was appointed Poet Laureate of Oregon in 1975.
Price: $220.00
