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Steffen, Albert

(Encyclopedia) Steffen, AlbertSteffen, Albertälˈbĕrt shtĕfˈən [key], 1884–1963, Swiss novelist, poet, and playwright, who wrote in German. His works are concerned with the martyrdom and redemption of…

Reynolds, Albert

(Encyclopedia) Reynolds, Albert, 1935–2014, Irish political leader. A successful business executive, Reynolds won (1977) a seat in the Irish parliament as a member of the Fianna Fáil party. He was…

Prince Albert

(Encyclopedia) Prince Albert, city (1991 pop. 34,181), central Sask., Canada, on the North Saskatchewan River. Prince Albert is a commercial and distribution center for a lumbering, gold- and uranium…

Campbell Polson BERRY, Congress, CA (1834-1901)

BERRY, Campbell Polson, (cousin of James Henderson Berry), a Representative from California; born in Jackson County, Ala., November 7, 1834; moved to Arkansas in 1841 with his parents, who…

Ellis Yarnal BERRY, Congress, SD (1902-1999)

BERRY, Ellis Yarnal, a Representative from South Dakota; born in Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa, October 6, 1902; attended Philip (S.Dak.) High School; student in Morningside College, Sioux City…

George Leonard BERRY, Congress, TN (1882-1948)

Senate Years of Service: 1937-1938Party: DemocratBERRY, George Leonard, a Senator from Tennessee; born in Lee Valley, Hawkins County, Tenn., September 12, 1882; attended the common schools;…

James Henderson BERRY, Congress, AR (1841-1913)

Senate Years of Service: 1885-1907Party: DemocratBERRY, James Henderson, (cousin of Campbell Polson Berry), a Senator from Arkansas; born in Jackson County, Ala., May 15, 1841; moved to…

Byron Berry HARLAN, Congress, OH (1886-1949)

HARLAN, Byron Berry, a Representative from Ohio; born in Greenville, Darke County, Ohio, October 22, 1886; moved with his parents to Dayton, Ohio, in 1894; attended the public schools; was…

Green Berry SAMUELS, Congress, VA (1806-1859)

SAMUELS, Green Berry, (cousin of Isaac Samuels Pennybacker), a Representative from Virginia; born near Red Banks, Shenandoah County, Va., February 1, 1806; pursued classical studies; studied…

Green Berry RAUM, Congress, IL (1829-1909)

RAUM, Green Berry, a Representative from Illinois; born in Golconda, Pope County, Ill., December 3, 1829; attended the common schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1853 and…