William Nauns Ricks
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William Nauns Ricks (September 6, 1876 – September 14, 1948) was an American poet who lived and worked primarily in the San Francisco Bay Area.[1] He published hundreds of poems, mainly in the popular press, and one collection.
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Born | (1876-09-06)September 6, 1876 Wytheville, Virginia, US |
Died | September 14, 1948(1948-09-14) (aged 72) Oakland, California, US |
Resting place | Golden Gate National Cemetery |
Occupation | Poet |
Notable works | The Whistle Maker, and Other Poems |
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Born in Virginia, Ricks moved to California in 1902 following his service in the Spanish–American War. His first poem was published in a newspaper in 1902, and he settled in San Francisco in 1904. He wrote on a wide variety of subjects, including issues of nation and race.