Roberta Hill Whiteman
American poet / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roberta Hill Whiteman (born 1947[1]) is an Oneida Nation poet from Wisconsin. She is known for the collections Star Quilt (1984) and Philadelphia Flowers (1996). She received the 1991 Wisconsin Idea Foundation's Excellence Award.
Quick Facts Born, Alma mater ...
Roberta Hill Whiteman | |
---|---|
Born | Roberta Hill 1947 |
Alma mater | BA, creative communication, University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, an MA, University of Montana, PhD, American Studies, University of Minnesota |
Occupation | Poet |
Employer(s) | University of Wisconsin-Madison, various Poets-in-the-Schools Programs |
Known for | Star Quilt (1984), Philadelphia Flowers (1996) |
Spouse | Ernest Whiteman |
Children | Jacob, Heather, and Melissa |
Relatives | Lillie Rosa Minoka Hill |
Awards | Wisconsin Idea Foundation's Excellence Award |
Close