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Henry Oscar TALLE, Congress, IA (1892-1969)

TALLE, Henry Oscar, a Representative from Iowa; born on a farm near Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minn., January 12, 1892; educated in rural schools and Luther Academy, Albert Lea, Minn.; was…

Paul Oscar HUSTING, Congress, WI (1866-1917)

Senate Years of Service: 1915-1917Party: DemocratHUSTING, Paul Oscar, a Senator from Wisconsin; born in Fond du Lac, Fond du Lac County, Wis., April 25, 1866; moved with his parents to…

Oscar Sherman GIFFORD, Congress, SD (1842-1913)

GIFFORD, Oscar Sherman, a Delegate from the Territory of Dakota and a Representative from South Dakota; born in Watertown, Jefferson County, N.Y., October 20, 1842; moved with his parents to…

William Oscar ATKESON, Congress, MO (1854-1931)

ATKESON, William Oscar, a Representative from Missouri; born on a farm near Buffalo, Putnam County, Va. (now West Virginia), August 24, 1854; attended the public schools and the University of…

Most Oscar Nominations

The Question: What actor or actress has had the most Academy Award nominations? The Answer: As of 2011, Meryl Streep is in the lead,…

Isaac Kauffman Funk

lexicographer, publisherBorn: 9/10/1839Birthplace: Clifton, Ohio After 9 years as a Lutheran minister, he later began a business in New York producing materials for ministers. In 1877, A. W.…

Oscar De La Renta

fashion designerBorn: 7/22/1932Birthplace: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic An internationally acclaimed fashion design known for his lines of women's day wear and evening gowns. He worked at the…

Oscar De La Hoya

Born: Feb. 4, 1973Boxer 1992 Olympic gold medallist (lightweight); has held world titles in 4 weight classes (lightweight, super lightweight, welterweight and jr. middleweight); was unbeaten until…

Lena Olin

actressBorn: 3/22/1955Birthplace: Stockholm, Sweden Olin won the New York Film Critics Award and received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film based on Isaac…