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Langston was born
Joplin,Missouri -
Moved to Lincoln, Illinois
Moved here with his mother and her husband
This is where he began to write poetry. -
Moved to Washington, D.C.
Writes first book of poetry, The Weary Blues -
Moved to Mexico and went to Columbia University for a year
Odd jobs he had-
Assistant Cook
Launderer
Busboy -
The Weary Blues was published
Published by Alfred A. Knopf -
Finished college at Lincoln University, PA
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First novel won Harmon gold medal
Not Without Laughter -
Langston sadly died
Died in NY of prostate cancer