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  1. Died. September 26, 1957. (1957-09-26) (aged 74) Alma mater. Dakota Wesleyan University (did not graduate) Occupation. Poet. Charles Badger Clark (January 1, 1883 – September 26, 1957) was an American cowboy poet, [1] [2] [3] [4] and the first poet laureate of South Dakota.

  2. Charles Badger Clark, Jr., was the youngest son of a popular Methodist minister of that gold rush era who inherited the rich speaking voice of this father but not the piety. During his lifetime he achieved a degree of recognition as a western poet and earned the title of South Dakota's first poet laureate, but due to his own reluctance to court ...

  3. Badger Clark Jr. was a poet of the American West, known for his vivid depictions of cowboy life and the vast landscapes of South Dakota, where he lived for much of his life. His poetry captures the romance and hardship of the frontier, often using colloquial language and a straightforward, narrative style. Clark's work is often compared to that ...

  4. Badger Clark became a popular speaker for commencement addresses and is today fondly remembered by many South Dakotans for his role in their graduation exercises.For more information visit www.badgerclark.org

  5. While living near Custer, Gov. Leslie Jensen named Charles Badger Clark as South Dakota’s first Poet Laureate in 1937. He died at the age of 74 in 1957 and is remembered for such poems as, “A Cowboy’s Prayer,” “Spanish is the Loving Tongue” and “Ridin’.”

  6. Badger Clark: Poet Among the Pines. Special | 55m 45s |. With interviews, captivating imagery, and heartfelt readings of his timeless verses, this film paints a vivid portrait of a man who immortalized the spirit of the Old West through his poetic legacy.

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  8. Jan 18, 2023 · Ridin' is one of those Clark poems that one hears as a song at many cowboy poetry and music gatherings. He was one of those perceptive observers who got it right when describing cowboy ways. His "Cowboys' Prayer" is widely recited and held dear by the cowboy kind. Posted 01/17/2023 08:52 AM

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