(Encyclopedia) Schlesinger, Arthur Meier, Jr., 1917–2007, American historian and public official, b. Columbus, Ohio, as Arthur Bancroft Schlesinger; son of Arthur Meier Schlesinger. He achieved early…
(Encyclopedia) Evans, Sir Arthur John, 1851–1941, English archaeologist. He was (1884–1908) keeper of the Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. From 1900 to 1935 he conducted excavations on the Greek island of…
Words from each American president Compiled by David Johnson Note: Dates indicate term of office. Choose a president: George Washington John Adams Thomas Jefferson James Madison James…
civil rights activistBorn: 3/17/1912Birthplace: West Chester, Pa. Rustin was one of the most influential civil rights activists of the 1950s and '60s, yet he maintained a low profile, reserving the…
(Encyclopedia) Howlin' Wolf, 1910–76, African-American blues singer and composer, b. White Station, Miss., as Chester Arthur Burnett. Exposed to blues performers from childhood, he sang locally and…
publisherBorn: June 17, 1918Died: February 15, 2009 (New York City, USA) Best Known as: publisher Alfred A. Knof, Jr.'s father, Alfred A. Knof, was the founder of…
FOSTER, A. Lawrence, a Representative from New York; birth date unknown; attended the public schools; studied law in Vernon; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Morrisville about…
GORSKI, Chester Charles, a Representative from New York; born in Buffalo, Erie County, N.Y., June 22, 1906; attended Sts. Peter and Paul Parochial School and Technical High School; member of…
GROSS, Chester Heilman, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born on a farm in East Manchester Township, York County, Pa., October 13, 1888; attended the rural schools, a business college in…
CHAPIN, Chester William, a Representative from Massachusetts; born in Ludlow, Mass., December 16, 1798; attended the common schools and Westfield Academy, Westfield, Mass.; engaged in…
