David-James-Obituary

David Byron Baldwin James

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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DAVID BYRON BALDWIN JAMES David Byron Baldwin James passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Santa Fe on Tuesday, November 4, 2014 at the age of 77. He was a retired Yale professor, published poet and author. David was preceded in death by his mother, Millie James, and his father, Byron...

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I had no idea he'd died until now, when I was trying to look him up to contact him. I wish I'd gone down to see him again while he was still alive. David inspired me at a time where I was wandering- and encouraged me to wander some more. My condolences to his family and friends.

Yale, 1982

David 1959, Reed College. Thanks to Laurie Lindquist at Reed for finding this photo in the Griffin yearbook.

David James will be sorely missed at the monthly open mics here in Santa Fe. His rich poems and indomitable spirit were a joy to all who attended. His words and energy inspired us all

Yale Anthropology building

Would this were a bonfire in David's honor! Love and light always in his memory.