History of Oregon Poet Laureate
We are currently working on a narrative history of the Oregon Poet Laureate. Please check back at a later date for more information on this project.
Previous Oregon Poets Laureate
- William Stafford 1975-1989
- Ethel Romig Fuller 1957-1965
- Ben Hur Lampman 1951-1956
- Edwin Markham 1921-1940
Oregon's Poet Laureate program is a collaborative project of the state's five cultural partners, Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Council for the Humanities, Oregon Heritage Commission, Oregon Historical Society, and State Historic Preservation Office, with funding from the Oregon Cultural Trust.