MARKS, Marc Lincoln, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Farrell, Mercer County, Pa., February 12, 1927; attended the elementary schools of Farrell; graduated from Sharon (Pa.) High…
actorBorn: 4/3/1959Birthplace: Saratoga Springs, New York Emmy–winning actor best known as Frasier Crane's neurotic younger brother Niles on Frasier (1993–), Pierce is also active on the stage and…
(Encyclopedia) Delvaux, Paul, 1897–1994, Belgian painter. Delvaux, influenced by Magritte and Chirico, created meticulous surreal compositions based on Renaissance ideas of perspective and peopled…
(Encyclopedia) Stanfield, Clarkson, 1793–1867, English marine and landscape painter. He was first a sailor, then a scenery painter. Later he became known for his paintings of dramatic marine scenes.…
JARRETT, Benjamin, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Sharon, Mercer County, Pa., July 18, 1881; attended the public schools of Wheatland, Pa.; worked as a telegraph operator and…
actorBorn: 4/7/1964Birthplace: New Zealand New Zealand-born actor best known in the U.S. for his starring roles in the Academy Award-winning film L.A. Confidential (1997) and the Oscar-nominated…
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LEE, Robert Quincy, a Representative from Texas; born near Coldwater, Tate County, Miss., January 12, 1869; attended the public schools and the Fort Worth (Tex.) High School; moved with his…
(Encyclopedia) Thwing, Charles FranklinThwing, Charles Franklintwĭng [key], 1853–1937, American educator and Congregational clergyman, b. New Sharon, Maine, grad. Harvard, 1876, and Andover…
WILSON, Thomas Webber, a Representative from Mississippi; born in Coldwater, Tate County, Miss., January 24, 1893; attended the public schools of his native city; was graduated from the law…
