Wyoming
Current Laureate:
David
Romtvedt
Start of Term:
August 15, 2004
Position History:
Position established 1981. First laureate was Peggy Simson Curry, appointed
through an Executive
Order 1981-1 by Gov. Ed Herschler on January 14, 1981. The poet is appointed
by the governor from a list submitted by a nominating committee assembled by
the Arts Council. The term of office is concurrent with that of the governor.
Previous Laureates:
Peggy Simson Curry (January 14, 1981-January 20, 1987)
Charles L. Levendosky (January 4, 1988-1995)
Robert Roripaugh (July
21, 1995-2003)
Further Resources:
Publications
by David Romtvedt in the Library's online
catalog.
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