(Encyclopedia) Malinowski, BronislawMalinowski, Bronislawbrŏnēˈslŏf mălĭnŏfˈskē [key], 1884–1942, English anthropologist, b. Poland, Ph.D. Univ. of Kraków, 1908. Working in the field of cultural…
philanthropistBorn: Birthplace: Fort Bragg, North CarolinaBest Known as: established the Black Studies endowment fund In December 2007, Clay Mering established a $25,000…
GARAMENDI, John, a Representative from California; born in 1945; B. A., University of California at Berkeley, Berkeley, Calif.; M.B.A., Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; businessman;…
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Born: 10/5/1829Birthplace: Fairfield, Vt. Chester Alan Arthur was born at Fairfield, Vt., on Oct. 5, 1829. A graduate of Union College, he became a successful New York lawyer. In 1859, he married…
BROWN, John, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Kishacoquillas Valley, near Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pa., August 12, 1772; attended the common schools; moved to Lewistown, Pa., in…
BROWN, John, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Kishacoquillas Valley, near Lewistown, Mifflin County, Pa., August 12, 1772; attended the common schools; moved to Lewistown, Pa., in…
musical group Amy Ray and Emily Saliers began singing together during high school and have remained partners ever since, adopting the moniker Indigo Girls in 1985. That partnership has proven…
