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Veregin, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Veregin, Peter: see Dukhobors.Waldo, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Waldo, Peter: see Waldenses.Schöffer, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Schöffer, Peter: see Fust, Johann.Pindar, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Pindar, Peter: see Wolcot, John. ...Bennewitz, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Bennewitz, Peter: see Apianus, Petrus. ...Bienewitz, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Bienewitz, Peter: see Apianus, Petrus. ...Blume, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Blume, Peter blo͞om [key], 1906–92, American painter, b. Russia. Blume immigrated to the United States in 1911. In his early work, such as The Parade (1930; Mus. of Modern Art, New York City), he s...Serkin, Peter
(Encyclopedia)Serkin, Peter: see under Serkin, Rudolf. ...Claudel, Paul
(Encyclopedia)Claudel, Paul klōdĕlˈ [key], 1868–1955, French dramatist, poet, and diplomat. He was ambassador to Tokyo (1921–27), Washington, D.C. (1927–33), and Brussels (1933–35). Claudel's writings d...Strand, Paul
(Encyclopedia)Strand, Paul, 1890–1976, American photographer, b. New York City. Strand studied under Lewis Hine, who introduced him to Alfred Stieglitz. At Stieglitz's famed “291” gallery, Strand had his firs...Browse by Subject
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