Oliver LaGrone

American artist and poet (1906–1995)
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Summary

Oliver LaGrone was born on December 9, 1906[1], in United States[2]. He died on October 15, 1995[3]. He worked as a sculptor[4], poet[5], and teacher[6].

FAQs

Where was Oliver LaGrone born?

Oliver LaGrone was born in United States[2].

What did Oliver LaGrone do for work?

Oliver LaGrone worked as a sculptor[4], poet[5], and teacher[6].

Where did Oliver LaGrone go to school?

Oliver LaGrone was educated at Cranbrook Academy of Art[15], Howard University[16], University of New Mexico[17], and Wayne State University[18].

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  1. 28d ago · YULdigitalpreservation · 2026-10-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of Wikimedia project → WikiProject African diaspora, WikiProject New York Public Library, Black Lunch Table +1
    Place of birth → United States, McAlester
    Occupation → sculptor, poet, teacher
    "Changed claim: Place of birth: United States"
  2. 9w ago · YULdigitalpreservation · 2026-09-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at → Cranbrook Academy of Art
    Artist files at → Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Detroit Institute of Arts Research Library & Archives
    Instance of → human
    Country of citizenship → United States
    + 9 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "Changed claim: Date of birth: 9 December 1906"
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