Katherine Garrison Chapin

1890–1977 (age 87)

Poet

Biography

Katherine Garrison Chapin, the poet born in 1890, gifted readers with verse that blended lyrical grace and heartfelt conviction, often collaborating with musicians and artists to bring poetry to wider audiences.

Her voice still inspires aspiring writers, and she lies at St. Thomas' Whitemarsh.

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