BLACKBURN Edmond Spencer , a Representative from North Carolina;
born near Boone, Watauga County, N.C., September 22, 1868;
attended the common schools and academies of his native State;
studied…
(Encyclopedia) Cornell, Joseph, American artist, 1903–72, b. Nyack, N.Y. Cornell is best known for his surrealist-flavored shadow boxes. These are relatively small constructions, within glass-fronted…
FULLER Charles Eugene , a Representative from Illinois; born near Belvidere, Boone County,
Ill., March 31, 1849; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to
the bar in 1870 and…
FOXX Virginia Ann , a Representative from North Carolina; born in New York, New York
County, N.Y., June 29, 1943; graduated from Crossnore High School, Crossnore,
N.C., 1961; A.B., University of…
GREENWAY Isabella Selmes , a Representative from Arizona; born Isabella Selmes in Boone County,
Ky., March 22, 1886; attended the public schools and Miss Chapin's School, in
New York City;…
Fats DominoR&B and rock 'n' roll musician Born: Feb. 26, 1928Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana Born Antoine Domino in New Orleans, Domino learned to play piano as a child, making his…
(Encyclopedia) motion pictures, movie-making as an art and an industry, including its production techniques, its creative artists, and the distribution and exhibition of its products (see also motion…
Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774-1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest.Billy the Kid (…
Third Adhyâya 1. Pratardana, forsooth, the son of Divodasa (king of Kasi), came by means of fighting and strength to the beloved abode of Indra. Indra said to him “Pratardana, let me…
