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William Oandasan

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William Oandasan (1947–1992) was an American poet, journalist, editor, and publisher. He was born on the Round Valley Reservation in Northern California, to Yuki tribe and Filipino parents.

Life

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He founded the A Press in 1976 and edited A: A Journal of Contemporary Literature, one of the first literary magazines devoted to American Indian writers.

Awards

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Works

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  • Taking Off (1976);
  • Earth & Sky, A Press (1976);
  • Sermon & Three Waves: A Journey Through Night[1] (1978);
  • A Branch of California Redwood (1980);
  • Moving Inland, A Publications (1983);
  • Round Valley Songs. West End Press. 1984. ISBN 978-0-931122-35-4.;
  • Round Valley Verses, Blue Cloud Quarterly (1987);
  • Summer Night, A Publications (1989).

Anthologies

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References

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  1. ^ "William Oandasan". Poetry Foundation. 2019-05-30. Retrieved 2019-05-30.
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