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Hodges, George

(Encyclopedia)Hodges, George, 1856–1919, American Episcopal clergyman, b. Rome, N.Y. While at Calvary Church, Pittsburgh (1881–94), he attracted attention by the quality of his preaching. He was an early expone...

Lund

(Encyclopedia)Lund lŭnd [key], city (1990 pop. 62,910), Malmöhus co., S Sweden. It is a commercial and industrial center and a rail junction. Manufactures include paper, packaging, printed materials, and clothing...

City College

(Encyclopedia)City College: see New York, City University of. ...

Hunter College

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Lehman College

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York College

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Brooklyn College

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Baruch College

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Constable, Henry

(Encyclopedia)Constable, Henry kŏnˈstəbəl [key], 1562–1613, English poet. After graduating from Cambridge in 1580 he went to Paris, where the atmosphere was more congenial for one of Roman Catholic faith. The...

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