(Encyclopedia) Della RobbiaDella Robbiadĕlˌə rŏbˈēə, Ital. dĕlˈlä rôbˈbyä [key], Florentine family of sculptors and ceramists famous for their enameled terra-cotta or faience. Many of the Della…
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(Encyclopedia) Harvey, George Brinton McClellan, 1864–1928, American journalist and diplomat, b. Peacham, Caledonia co., Vt. After a career in journalism and insurance, he became involved in the…
CROFT George William , a Representative from South Carolina; born in Newberry County, S.C., December
20, 1846; attended the common schools in Greenville, S.C.; entered the South Carolina…
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born in Philadelphia, Pa., December 17, 1882;
attended the Hill School, Pottstown, Pa.;
was graduated from Yale University in 1904 and…
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