J. C. FurnasAge: 95 historian and writer known for his in-depth examination of social issues. His article “…And Sudden Death” investigated auto-related deaths. The piece led to safer designs…
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J. Carter BrownAge: 67 director of Washington, DC's National Gallery of Art who helped to transform the museum into a venue for blockbuster exhibits, such as King Tut and Andrew Wyeth's “…
J. T. WalshAge: 54 Hollywood character actor who played supporting roles in movies such as A Few Good Men, Sling Blade, and Good Morning, Vietnam. Died: Feb. 27, 1998.George C. WallaceR -…
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(Encyclopedia) Nicolet, JeanNicolet, JeanzhäN nēkôlāˈ [key], 1598?–1642, French explorer in the Old Northwest. He came to New France with Samuel de Champlain in 1618. In 1634, under the direction of…
(Encyclopedia) Melchers, GariMelchers, Garigârˈē mĕlˈchərz [key], 1860–1932, American figure, genre, and portrait painter, b. Detroit, studied in Düsseldorf and Paris. In Holland he painted the…
(Encyclopedia) Bronk, Detlev WulfBronk, Detlev Wulfdĕtˈləf, brŏngk [key], 1897–1975, American biologist and administrator, b. New York City, grad. Swarthmore College (B.A., 1920), Ph.D. Univ. of…
(Encyclopedia) Hull, William, 1753–1825, American general, b. Derby, Conn. He served brilliantly in the American Revolution and became in 1805 governor of the newly created Michigan Territory. As the…
