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Bio

(1879-1970) Poet. Jeanne Robert Foster was the pen name of Julia Elizabeth Oliver who was born in Johnsburg, New York in 1879 and died in 1970. She was an Adirondack poet who wrote two books. She also worked as a magazine journalist and as social worker.

Full Name

Jeanne Robert Foster

Locations

Monroe

Author's Timeline


1879

BIRTH

Julia Elizabeth Oliver (Jeanne Robert Foster) was born in Johnsburg, New York, in 1879.

1896

RESIDENCE

Foster lived in Rochester, New York.

1916

LITWORK

Wild Apples


Book of verse.

1916

LITWORK

Neighbors of Yesterday


Book of verse.

1932

RESIDENCE

Foster moved to Schenectady, New York in 1932.

1970

DEATH

Jeanne Robert Foster died in 1970.

1970

INTERMENT

Foster is buried in the Chestertown, New York cemetery.

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