(Encyclopedia) Thompson, Daniel Pierce, 1795–1868, American novelist, b. Charlestown, Mass. He wrote adventure novels, many of which deal with life in Vermont. His notable work is The Green Mountain…
Elaine Hiesey Pagelsreligious historianBorn: 2/13/1943Birthplace: Palo Alto, California Elaine Pagels is a scholar who has achieved popular as well as academic success. Most of her…
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, Guy Lawrence, 1897–1970, English surgeon, writer, and naturalist, educated at Trinity College, Cambridge. Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, he wrote Eric and Joan (…
(Encyclopedia) Colorado–Big Thompson project, constructed by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation to divert water from the headstreams of the Colorado River to irrigate c.720,000 acres (291,400 hectares)…
conservative commentator, withdrew her name as President Bush's nominee for secretary of labor in January, after it was revealed that she had sheltered and provided financial assistance to…
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, William T., 1812–82, American humorist and editor, b. Ravenna, Ohio. He was founder and editor of the Savannah Morning News, which became one of the most prominent newspapers…
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, Sir John Sparrow David, 1844–94, Canadian political leader, b. Nova Scotia. He was elected (1877) to the provincial assembly, was briefly provincial prime minister, and then…
(Encyclopedia) Thompson, William Hale, 1869–1944, American politician, b. Boston. His family moved to Chicago when he was nine years old, and there he later entered politics as an alderman (1900–1902…
Senate Years of Service: 1972-1972
Party: Democrat EDWARDS Elaine Schwartzenburg , a Senator from Louisiana; born Elaine Lucille Schwartzenburg in Marksville, Avoyelles Parish, La., March 8, 1929;…
(Encyclopedia) Taylor, Edward Thompson, 1793–1871, American Methodist missionary preacher among seamen, known as Father Taylor, b. Richmond, Va. He was licensed in 1814 to preach and ordained in 1819…
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