McKIM, Isaac, (nephew of Alexander McKim), a Representative from Maryland; born in Baltimore, Md., July 21, 1775; attended the public schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits; served in the War…
Distributor:Spoken Arts Bob Graham’s picture book is a fresh take on the story of a child who wants a pet. This iconographic video brings to life the vibrant personalities of Kate and her hip…
Distributor:Weston Woods Bob Barner’s book is brought to bone-shaking life in this animated musical that connects song to information. Raul Malo’s toe-tapping music makes this skeleton band rattle…
(Encyclopedia) Ashley, William Henry, c.1778–1838, American fur trader and politician, b. Virginia. In 1820 he was elected lieutenant governor of Missouri. He sent fur-trading expeditions up the…
(Encyclopedia) Davis, John William, 1873–1955, American lawyer and public official, b. Clarksburg, W.Va. Admitted (1895) to the bar, he taught (1896–97) at Washington and Lee Univ. and later…
(Encyclopedia) Waters, Muddy, 1915–83, African-American blues singer and guitarist, b. Rolling Fork, Miss., as McKinley Morganfield. As a teenager he began singing and playing traditional country…
ROGERS, John Henry, a Representative from Arkansas; born near Roxobel, Bertie County, N.C., October 9, 1845; moved to Mississippi in 1852 with his parents, who settled near Madison Station;…
Born: Nov. 10, 1963Track & Field broke Bob Beamon's 23-year-old long jump world record by 2 inches with leap of 29-ft., 41/2 in. at the 1991 World Championships; Sullivan Award winner (1991);…
Inductees The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honors musicians and music-industry figures who have contributed to the energy and evolution of rock music. To be eligible for inclusion,…