Jonathan Williams

American poet (1929–2008)

Jonathan Williams (March 8, 1929 – March 16, 2008) was an American poet, publisher, essayist, and photographer. He is known as the founder of The Jargon Society, which has published poetry, experimental fiction, photography, and folk art since 1951.2

From Wikipedia’s article on Jonathan Williams (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Mar 8, 1929, died Mar 16, 2008.1

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedSt. Albans School3
  • Date not recordedBlack Mountain College3
  • Date not recordedPrinceton University3

Career

Occupation: essayist, photographer, publisher, artist, poet.5 6

Personal life

  • BornMar 8, 1929, Asheville7
  • DiedMar 16, 2008, Highlands8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9

Awards

  • Date not recordedGuggenheim Fellowship10