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Whitaker, Kay was born on October 25, 1941 in Tipton, Oklahoma, United States. Daughter of Joe Bob Whitaker and Helen Lorene Martin.
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Kay Whitaker, American poet. Named to International Poetry Hall of Fame; recipient award of recognition, Famous Poets Society, 1998, certified of recognition, 2000, Editor's Choice award, The National Library Poetry, 1997. Volunteer Terrell (Texas) State Hospital, since 1998, Integrated Health Services, since 1999; Member of Theta Sigma Phi (library 1963-1964), Kappa Tau Alpha.
Education
Bachelor in Journalism, University Oklahoma, 1964.
Career
Society editor Oklahoma Daily, Norman, 1963—1964. Police reporter Daily Ardmoreite, Ardmore, 1964—1965. Political writer Cambridge (Massachusetts) Chronicle, 1965—1968.
Assistant city editor Dallas Morning News, 1969—1970.
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Membership
Volunteer Terrell (Texas) State Hospital, since 1998, Integrated Health Services, since 1999. Member of Theta Sigma Phi (library 1963-1964), Kappa Tau Alpha.
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Married Gene Randolph Shreve, January 1965 (divorced August 1972).
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American
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Named to International Poetry Hall of Fame. Recipient award of recognition, Famous Poets Society, 1998, certified of recognition, 2000, Editor's Choice award, The National Library Poetry, 1997.Named to International Poetry Hall of Fame. Recipient award of recognition, Famous Poets Society, 1998, certified of recognition, 2000, Editor's Choice award, The National Library Poetry, 1997.