In March 1962 the Poetry Society of Alaska was incorporated. Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws based on those of the Poetry Society of Texas were adapted to meet Alaska's needs. Carol Beery Davis of Juneau was elected president and others chosen for the Charter board of directors were Richard T. Peter, Juneau, vice president; Phyllis Lesher, Juneau, Treasurer; Ethel C. Davis, Juneau, Corresponding secretary, Jean Harlow, Juneau and Margaret G. Mielke, Anchorage, members-at-large.

The organization had among its goals the desire to inspire, instruct and inform Alaskans about the basics of writing poetry and to stimulate the writing of poetry. Their quarterly publication STELLA BOREALIS provided information on Alaska poets, new works of poetry, information on publishing poetry, and poetry contests including society sponsored contests. Their Haiku poetry contest resulted in publication of the book HAIKU DROPS FROM THE BIG DIPPER. An outstanding achievement was their centennial publication ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF ALASKA POETRY. In 1981-82 The Society published a newsletter.

From the Society's beginning, World Poetry Day on Oct. 15 was recognized by proclamations of Alaska governors and a time for featuring a Festival of Poetry with an emphasis on the inter-relationship of the arts. The society sought grants to provide workshops and tours of major poets.

The society participated in the selection process for Alaska's Poets Laureate and the records include some material on this program in 1980-81.

The work and achievements of the Society were recognized by two awards received by the World Congress of Poets. On Sept, 10, 1984 the Society disbanded with the remaining assets donated to the Juneau Arts and Humanities Council.