(Encyclopedia) Big Spring, city (2020 pop. 26,144),
seat of Howard co., W central Tex.; inc. 1907. The spring for which it was
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Carol Moseley-Braun
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(Encyclopedia) Drew, Charles Richard, 1904–50, African-American physician, b. Washington, D.C. A surgeon and a professor at Howard Univ. (1935–36; 1942–50), he developed a means of preserving blood…
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Born: 12/14/1829
Birthplace: Louisa County, Va.
Langston was the son of Ralph Quarles, a white plantation owner, and Jane…
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