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The life and work of Hoosier poet Arthur Franklin Mapes will be the topic of a talk at 1 p.m. …
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Reading “The Covered Bridge” during Spencerville Covered Bridge reopening
During a ceremony yesterday reopening the historic Spencerville Covered Bridge, Michael Mapes read his father’s poem, “The Covered Bridge.” The …
Welcome, friends.
We’re so glad you are interested in learning about Indiana’s Poet Laureate, Arthur Mapes! You can read his poetry here. …
Seasons of Christmas
(A message from Art’s granddaughter, Angie) I received a message yesterday from Walter Weaver, formerly a radio broadcaster in Kendallville. …
Poetry on the mind
Happy 107th birthday, Art! At a swap meet recently, my dad (Art’s 5th son) stumbled upon a box of clippings …
Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay
It was such an honor for Arthur Franklin Mapes to be included posthumously as an Indiana Bicentennial Torch Bearer in …
Please join us
The life, work, and Hoosier influences of Arthur Franklin Mapes will be the topic of a talk at 6:30 p.m. …
An appreciation
Walter Weaver, formerly a radio host in Kendallville, recently shared his Christmas memories of Arthur Franklin Mapes. We think you’ll …
On the passing of Gov. Bowen
Former Indiana governor Otis Bowen, who later served as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, died …
‘I picture Nature as I find it.’
Happy 100th birthday to our Hoosier poet. March 16, 1913-January 4, 1986 I’ve written and rewritten what I want to …
Arthur Franklin Mapes 