“Pek” Gunn, Tennessee Poet Laureate
“Pek” Gunn was also known more formally as Richard M. Gunn. He was a folklorist and humorist, as well as the lyricist and composer of the Tennessee State Bicentennial March. “Pek” Gunn actually qualifies as an official state symbol himself, since he served as the Tennessee Poet Laureate from 1971-1994.
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Tennessee Declamation
House Joint Resolution No. 171 of the 95th General Assembly included a com-mendation of Major Hooper Penuel for writing the declamation “I Am Tennessee”which had been read at the inauguration of Governor Ned R. McWherter.
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Wisconsin Art and Theater Symbols
Wisconsin has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Wisconsin state artistic and theater symbols. With everything from the state ballad, to the state waltz, this page has lots of information.
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Washington Art and Theater Symbols
Washington has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Washington state artistic and theater symbols. With everything from the state dance, to the state folk song, this page has lots of information.
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Virginia Art and Theater Symbols
Virginia has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Virginia state artistic and theater symbols. With everything from the state folk dance, to the state outdoor drama, this page has lots of information.
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Utah Art and Theatre Symbols
Utah has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Utah state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state hymn, to the state dance, this page has lots of information.
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Texas Art and Theater Symbols
Texas has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Texas state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state musical instrument, to the state plays, this page has lots of information.
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Tennessee Art and Theater Symbols
Tennessee has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Tennesee state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state poem, to the state painting, from the state artform to the fine art, this page has lots of information.
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South Dakota Art and Theater Symbols
South Dakota has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the South Dakota state artistic and theatre symbols. With the state musical instrument, state song, this page has lots of information.
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South Carolina Art and Theater Symbols
South Carolina has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the South Carolina state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state opera, to the state tapestry, this page has lots of information.
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Rhode Island Art and Theater Symbols
Rhode Island has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Rhode Island state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state American folk art piece, to the state march, this page has lots of information.
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Pennsylvania Art and Theater Symbols
Pennsylvania has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Pennsylvania state artistic and theatre symbols. With the state song and the state pops orchestra, this page has lots of information.
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Oregon Art and Theater Symbols
Oregon has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Oregon state art and theatre symbols. With everything from the statehood pagaent, to the state dance, this page has lots of information.
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Oklahoma Art and Theatre Symbols
Oklahoma has a rich and beautiful cultural and artistic history. Check out all the Oklahoma state artistic and theatre symbols. With everything from the state cartoon character, to the state theatre. From the state poem, to the state children’s song, this page has lots of information.
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