(Encyclopedia) Dunham, KatherineDunham, Katherinedŭnˈəm [key], 1909?–2006, American dancer, choreographer, and anthropologist, b. Chicago. She studied anthropology at the Univ. of Chicago, where she…
Florida's secretary of state and co-chairwoman of George W. Bush's presidential campaign in FloridaBorn: April 5, 1957Birthplace: Key West, Fla. Katherine Harris undoubtedly played a pivotal role…
(Encyclopedia) Porter, Katherine Anne, 1890–1980, American author, b. Indian Creek, Tex., as Callie Russell Porter. Although she published infrequently, she is regarded as a master of the short story…
short-story writer, novelistBorn: 5/15/1890Birthplace: Indian Creek, Texas Pulitzer Prize-winning short-story writer and novelist whose elegant prose earned her wide renown. Porter's work includes…
(Encyclopedia) Philips, Katherine (Fowler), 1631–64, English poet. Conductor of several literary salons in London, she began the Society of Friendship under the pseudonym “Matchless Orinda.” The…
(Encyclopedia) Green, Anna Katherine, 1846–1935, American detective-story writer, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., grad. Ripley Female College, Poultney, Vt., 1867. Of her many thrillers, characterized by logical…
HARRIS, Katherine, a Representative from Florida; born in Key West, Monroe County, Fla., April 5, 1957; attended University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain, 1978; B.A., Agnes Scott College, Decatur,…
(Encyclopedia) Mansfield, Katherine, 1888–1923, British author, b. New Zealand, regarded as one of the masters of the short story. Her original name was Kathleen Beauchamp. A talented cellist, she…
LANGLEY, Katherine Gudger, (wife of John Wesley Langley and daughter of James Madison Gudger, Jr.), a Representative from Kentucky; born near Marshall in Madison County, N.C., February 14,…
pioneering pilotBorn: 2/14/1891Birthplace: Fort Payne, Ala. As a girl, Stinson wanted to study music in Europe. To raise the money, she decided to become a stunt pilot and cash in on the aviation…
