Lew Welch
Lewis Barrett "Lew" Welch, Jr. (August 16, 1926 – May 23, 1971?) was an American poet associated with the Beat generation of poets, artists, and iconoclasts.
Welch published and performed widely during the 1960s. He taught a poetry workshop as part of the University of California Extension in San Francisco from 1965 to 1970.
On May 23, 1971, he was believed to have committed suicide, after leaving a note. His body was never found.
Read more about Lew Welch: Early Life, The World of Advertising, Later Life and Work, Marriage and Family, Death
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