Background
Sutton, Dorothy Moseley was born on October 11, 1938 in Todd County, Kentucky, United States. Daughter of John Preston and Mary Agnes (Swope) Moseley.
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Dorothy Moseley Sutton
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Dorothy Moseley Sutton, American poet, literature educator. Recipient Grolier award, 1991, Tyrone Guthrie award, 1995; Robert Frost scholar Bread Loaf Writers Conference, 1988. Member Academy of America Poets, Poetry Society of America, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Kentucky Poetry Society (president 1990), Associated Writing Programs.
Education
Bachelor, Georgetown College, 1960. Master of Arts, University Mississippi, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Kentucky, 1981.
Career
From assistant to associate professor, Eastern Kentucky U., Richmond, 1978-1992; Professor of English, Eastern Kentucky U., Richmond, since 1992. Poetry reading at college and other institutions, since 1976. Director creative writing conference Eastern Kentucky U., since 1992.
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Membership
Member Academy of America Poets, Poetry Society of America, South Atlantic Modern Language Association, Kentucky Poetry Society (president 1990), Associated Writing Programs.
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Married George William Sutton, September 2, 1961. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Dorothy Cassandra.
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American -
Religion
Unitarian Universalist -
Political Party
Democrat
Education
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1960
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1963
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1981
Career
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1978 - 1992