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Oliver LaGrone | |
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.jpg) Oliver LaGrone, WPA sculptor, University of New Mexico, 1937 | |
| Born | Clarence Oliver LaGrone December 9, 1906 McAlester, Oklahoma Indian Territory, U.S. |
| Died | October 15, 1995; age 89 Detroit, Michigan |
| Education | Howard University, Wayne State University, Cranbrook Academy of Art |
| Alma mater | University of New Mexico |
| Occupation | educator |
| Years active | 1937-1995 |
| Employer(s) | Detroit Public Schools, The Pennsylvania State University |
| Known for | Sculpture and poetry celebrating distinguished African Americans |