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Richard E. McMullen

Born: 03/30/1926   Ypsilanti , MI
Parents: Louis C. McMullen, Myrtle M. McMullen
Spouse: Beverly J.
Children: Christina, Julie, Louis
Address(es):
128 Marvin Street
Milan , MI 48160
Contact Information:
Phone : 734-439-7112
Email : [email protected]
image of Richard E. McMullen

Writings

Image Title Genre Audience Publisher Date
Not Only Love: New & Collected Poems 1975-2003 Poetry Adult Ann Arbor, Mich. : Crowfoot Press 2004
Image of Like Heaven Like Heaven Poetry Adult Saline, MI : Limited Mailing Press 1993
Image of Trying to Get Out Trying to Get Out Poetry Adult Ann Arbor, MI : Crowfoot Press 1981
Image of Chicken Beacon Chicken Beacon Poetry Adult Ann Arbor, Mich. : Street Fiction Press 1975
Other writings:
- Over 200 poems in over 100 newspapers, periodicals and anthologies such as California Quarterly, Christian Science Monitor, Commonweal, Epoch, Massachusetts Review, New York Times, Southern Poetry Review, The Hollins Critic 		Poetry Adult
What is the aim or goal of your writing: 3rd edition says, "To explore and perhaps, understand my experiences. To share my experiences with the reader or listener. To, perhaps, give pleasure, instruct in a special way, move intellectually or emotionally, and share mysteries." In 2003, he stated, " Write every day if possible. I attribute my success to my wife, parents, relatives, teachers, and friends."

May inquiries be sent to you about doing workshops, readings: No

Donated books to the Authors & Illustrators database project: No

Skills:
Poet

Awards:

Name Date
Named Poet Laureate of Milan in November 1993

Inclusion in biographical or critical works:

Name Date
Michigan Authors, 3rd. ed. 1993
Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers

Memberships:

Name Date
Poetry Society of Michigan
Milan Library Board member for one year
Friends of the Library
New Voices, 2 1955
I Feel a Little Jumpy Around You 1996
Takes part in a weekly open mike poetry reading in Milan

Education:

Degree Institution Location Date
Master of Arts (M.A.) University of Michigan Ann Arbor , MI 1961
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Alma College Alma , MI 1953 -1956

Career:

Position Organization Location Date
English Teacher/Creative Writing Ann Arbor Public Schools Ann Arbor , MI 1960 -1988
Teacher Fenton Public Schools Fenton , MI 1956 -1960
Hospital Corps
- Korean War 		United States Navy 1951 -1952
Hospital Corps
- World War II 		United States Navy 1943 -1946
Foundry worker, janitor, payroll clerk, newspaper reporter

Other Resources:

MeLCat Links:
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