Historian Canter Brown, Jr., is researching the life and work of Florida poet James Alpheus Butler, Jr.  Associated with the Harlem Renaissance, Alpheus Butler was born in Miami during 1905 and died at Tampa in 1977.  He published several books of fine poetry and was acknowledged in numerous anthologies for his creative expression.  If you have any information related to Alpheus Butler, please contact Dr. Brown c/o Fort Valley State University, 1005 State University Drive, Fort Valley, GA 31030.  Dr. Brown’s email address is [email protected].