James Larkin Pearson

James Larkin Pearson (September 13, 1879 – August 27, 1981) was a poet and newspaper publisher. From 1953–1981 he served as North Carolina Poet Laureate, and was the second poet to hold the title.

Personal facts

Birth dateSeptember 13, 1879
Birth nameJames Larkin Pearson
Birth place
Wilkes County North Carolina
Date of deathAugust 27, 1981
Known for
North Carolina Poet Laureate

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External resources

  1. http://www.therecordofwilkes.com/newsa.asp?edition_number=327&pg=L
  2. http://www.wilkescc.edu/default2.aspx?id=590