(Encyclopedia) Truth, Sojourner, c.1797–1883, American abolitionist, a freed slave, originally called Isabella, b. Ulster co., N.Y. Convinced that she…
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(Encyclopedia) TarawaTarawatəräˈwə, tărˈəwä [key], atoll (1990 pop. 28,802), capital of Kiribati, central Pacific, previously capital of the former British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands.…
(Encyclopedia) Bodley, George FrederickBodley, George Frederickbŏdˈlē [key], 1827–1907, English architect. One of the most prominent and prolific ecclesiastical architects, Bodley was a pupil of Sir…
Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from New Mexico Member Name Birth-Death ANDERSON, Clinton Presba 1895-1975 ANDREWS, William Henry 1846-1919…
