(Encyclopedia) Jouett, Matthew HarrisJouett, Matthew Harrisjōˈət [key], 1787–1827, American painter, b. Mercer co., Ky., studied in Boston with Gilbert Stuart. He was the first prominent painter in…
(Encyclopedia) Whitaker, Charles HarrisWhitaker, Charles Harrishwĭtˈəkər [key], 1872–1938, American architect and author, b. Rhode Island, studied art abroad. Editor (1913–27) of the journal of the…
(Encyclopedia) Hepworth, Dame Barbara, 1903–75, English sculptor. Hepworth's smooth, usually nonfigurative sculptures recall those of Jean Arp. Working in Cornwall, she consistently sought perfection…
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Abram Lincoln, 1899–1963, American economist, b. Richmond, Va. He headed the economics department at Howard Univ. (1936–45) and taught at the Univ. of Chicago (1946–63).…
activistBorn: July 31, 1932Birthplace: Vienna, AustriaDied: February 18, 2007 Barbara Gittings was born in Vienna, Austria where her father worked as a U.S. diplomat. When…
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Frank, 1856–1931, British-American author, b. Galway, Ireland. He studied at the Univ. of Kansas, became a U.S. citizen, and returning to England, edited successively a number…
(Encyclopedia) Harris, Kamala DeviHarris, Kamala Devikäˈmələ dāˈvē [key], 1964–, Vice President of the United States (2021–), b. Oakland, Calif., B.A. Howard Univ., 1986, J.D. Univ. of California,…
LEE, Barbara, a Representative from California; born in El Paso, Tex., July 16, 1946; graduated from San Fernando High School, San Fernando, Calif., 1964; B.A., Mills College, Oakland, Calif…
(Encyclopedia) Barham, Richard HarrisBarham, Richard Harrisbärˈəm [key], pseud. Thomas IngoldsbyThomas Ingoldsbyĭngˈgəlzbē [key], 1788–1845, English humorist, grad. Oxford. Ordained a minister in…
Senate Years of Service:
1993-
Party:
Democrat
BOXER, Barbara, a Senator and a Representative from California; born Barbara Levy in Brooklyn, Kings County, N.Y., November 11, 1940; attended…
