(Encyclopedia) Adams, Maude, 1872–1953, American actress, b. Salt Lake City, Utah. Her father's name was Kiskadden, but she used her mother's maiden name. She began acting at an early age and became…
(Encyclopedia) Stevens, George Cooper, 1904–75, American film director, b. Oakland, Calif. A distinguished 20th-century filmmaker, he is known for his skillful camera work and careful craftsmanship.…
WASHINGTON, George, (granduncle of George Corbin Washington), a Delegate from Virginia and first President of the United States; born at “Wakefield,“ near Popes Creek, Westmoreland County, Va…
(Encyclopedia) Adams, Samuel Hopkins, 1871–1958, American author, b. Dunkirk, N.Y., grad. Hamilton College, 1891. He was a reporter for the New York Sun (1891–1900) and then joined McClure's Magazine…
POST George Adams , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Cuba, Allegany County, N.Y.,
September 1, 1854; pursued an academic course at Oswego Academy; moved to Susquehanna
Depot, Pa.;…
ADAMS George Everett , a Representative from Illinois; born in Keene, Cheshire County, N.H., June 18,
1840; moved with his parents to Chicago, Ill., in 1853; attended Phillips Exeter Academy,…
SHUFORD George Adams , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Asheville, Buncombe
County, N.C., September 5, 1895; attended the public schools and the University
of North Carolina 1913-1915…
ADAMS George Madison , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Barbourville, Knox County,
Ky., December 20, 1837; received private instruction from his father and
attended Centre College, Danville…
JULIAN George Washington , a Representative from Indiana; born near Centerville, Wayne County,
Ind., on May 5, 1817; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to
the bar in 1840 and…
(Encyclopedia) Adams, Henry Carter, 1851–1921, American economist, b. Davenport, Iowa. He developed an interest in public finance at Johns Hopkins and pursued this field during later studies in…
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