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Robert J. WITTMAN, Congress, VA (1959)

WITTMAN, Robert J., a Representative from Virginia; born in Washington, D. C.; February 3, 1959; B. S. Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Va., 1981; M. P. H., University of North…

Lady Day

(Encyclopedia) Lady Day or Annunciation: see Mary.

columnist

(Encyclopedia) columnist, the writer of an essay appearing regularly in a newspaper or periodical, usually under a constant heading. Although originally humorous, the column in many cases has…

homolosine

(Encyclopedia) homolosinehomolosinehəmŏlˈəsĭn, –sīnˌ [key], map projection: see Goode, John Paul.

Mar, John Erskine, 1st (or 6th) earl of

(Encyclopedia) Mar, John Erskine, 1st (or 6th) earl of, d. 1572, regent of Scotland. As Lord Erskine he was keeper of Edinburgh and Stirling castles, a source of much political strength. In the…

Paul FEARING, Congress, OH (1762-1822)

FEARING, Paul, a Delegate from the Territory Northwest of the River Ohio; born in Wareham, Plymouth County, Mass., February 28, 1762; prepared for college by tutors; was graduated from Harvard…