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“I Want a Pal,” 1924

One of Peterson’s most popular poems with readers, “I Want a Pal” displayed the western motifs inspired by his stay at a Colorado sanitarium which became his signature style. His sentimental style earned him hundreds of fan letters from women around the Midwest. Moe, Lawrence. “The Poetry of Colorado Pete.” Shevlin, MN: Clearwater County Historical Society, 2008.

“The Dentist Intervenes,” 1923

The first of scores of Peterson’s poems to be picked up by the Chicago Tribune’s competitive editorial poetry column, “The Dentist Intervenes” describes his anguish at being left by a mysterious woman for a local dentist. Moe, Lawrence. “The Poetry of Colorado Pete.” Shevlin, MN: Clearwater County Historical Society, 2008.

Arthur Peterson and Andrew Peterson

Arthur Peterson (right) with his brother Andrew, 1919.

Peterson, Arthur O. “Colorado Pete” (1896‒1932)

Though his life was tragically short, Colorado Pete made his mark on the history of Clearwater County, Minnesota, through both his civic activities and his poetry.

"Immigrants" by Peter Wedin

Detail view of a wood-relief carving titled "Immigrants" by Peter Wedin, 1930.

Isla Tuliro

Lita Malicsi performs in Isla Tuliro by Marlina Gonzalez, a production co-produced by Pangea World Theater and Teatro del Pueblo at the Southern Theater in Minneapolis. Photograph by Bruce Silcox, April 2018.

Pangea World Theater

Pangea World Theater is an international, multidisciplinary theater based in Minneapolis. Founded in 1995, Pangea produces, commissions, and presents the work of artists who address social, economic, cultural, racial, gender, and political inequity. Through its community-centered and relevant programming, Pangea builds bridges of understanding across cultures locally and globally.