Brief History of the SLPC
The St. Louis Poetry Center began in 1946 when one Mrs. Fred Armstrong saw the need to establish "a facility for writers as a means for stimulating the writing of poetry." She became the Poetry Center's first Chairman, and meetings were held on Sundays at the downtown Public Library. Writers Tennessee Williams and William Inge were in attendance during the early days of the organization. From the downtown Public Library the Poetry Center moved to Bishop Tuttle Memorial in the renown Christ Church Cathedral, and from there, starting Sunday, 20 October, 1974, the Center moved to Clayton Federal Savings Bank in Webster Groves, 11 E. Lockwood, where it held monthly workshops (on the second floor) "at no expense to the Center."
Board Members
The board of the St. Louis Poetry Center is made of dedicated individuals who serve the Poetry Center in various capacities as part of their board commitment. Many of the programs and events are directed or overseen by board members. We are indebted to all our board friends, past and present, for their devotion to the St. Louis Poetry Center… from 1972 (year of non-profit incorpration) to this day.
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