William Joseph Kemmett

Background

Kemmett, William Joseph was born on November 19, 1936 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William J. Kemmett and Mildred Bouvé.

Student, Harvard University, 1979—1981. Master of Fine Arts, Norwich University, 1986.

Adjunct professor English and writing Massasoit College, Brockton, Massachusetts, since 1991.

William Joseph Kemmett has been listed as a noteworthy poet, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Member Poetry Society of America, New England Poetry Club (contest director 1978-1982).

Married Jacqueline B. Tompkins, August 2, 1956. Children: William III, Kimberley Ann, Christopher, John, Gerald.

View map

Recipient Massachusetts Artists Foundation award, 1979, 1st prize Yankee Magazine 1986, 96, 2d prize, 1995, 3d prize, 1986, 95.

Recipient Massachusetts Artists Foundation award, 1979, 1st prize Yankee Magazine 1986, 96, 2d prize, 1995, 3d prize, 1986, 95.