(Encyclopedia) ColoradoColorado[1] kŏlərădˈə, –rădˈō, –räˈdō [2] kŏlərāˈdə, –räˈdə [key]. 1 Great river of the SW United States, 1,450 mi (2,334 km) long, rising in the Rocky Mts. of N Colo., and…
WriterBorn: April 12, 1952Birthplace: Fresno, California Although his prolific career has included essays, plays, and ten books of poetry for adults, Gary Soto is best known as an acclaimed writer…
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The Sierra Club selected the top ten most environmentally friendly colleges and universities in the country. Results are based on clean-energy purchases, green-building policies,…
MINETA, Norman Yoshio, a Representative from California; born in San Jose, Santa Clara County, Calif., November 12, 1931; attended public schools in San Jose, Heart Mountain, Wyo., and…
HUNTER, Allan Oakley, a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles, Calif., June 15, 1916; attended the public schools of Fresno, Calif.; was graduated from Fresno State College in…
ALLEN, John Joseph, Jr., a Representative from California; born in Oakland, Alameda County, Calif., November 27, 1899; attended the public schools; while a student in college enlisted during…
BALDWIN, John Finley, Jr., a Representative from California; born in Oakland, Alameda County, Calif., June 28, 1915; graduated from San Ramon Valley Union High School in Danville, Calif., and…
DIXON, Julian Carey, a Representative from California; born in Washington, D.C., August 8, 1934; attended the public schools in Los Angeles; B.S., Los Angeles State College, 1962; LL.B.,…
