Tom Trusky, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Tom Trusky

American poet

Date of Birth: 14-Mar-1944

Place of Birth: Portland, Oregon, United States

Date of Death: 27-Nov-2009

Profession: writer, poet

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Anthony Thomas "Tom" Trusky (14 March 1944 – 28 November 2009) was an American professor, poet, writer, editor, film historian, and book artist.
He is known for promoting western regional poetry, recovering the films of Nell Shipman, and rediscovering and promoting the work of Idaho outsider artist James Castle.
Trusky was a Professor of English at Boise State University from 1970 to 2009 and director of Hemingway Western Studies Center from 1991 to 2009.