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Morrison, Toni

(Encyclopedia) Morrison, Toni, 1931–2019, American writer, b. Lorain, Ohio, as Chloe Ardelia (later Anthony) Wofford; B.A. Howard Univ., 1953, M.F.A. Cornell, 1955. Her fiction is noted for its…

fugitive slave laws

(Encyclopedia) fugitive slave laws, in U.S. history, the federal acts of 1793 and 1850 providing for the return between states of escaped black slaves. Similar laws existing in both North and South…

Delaware, indigenous people of North America

(Encyclopedia) DelawareDelawaredĕlˈəwâr, –wər [key], English name given several closely related Native American groups of the Algonquian branch of the Algonquian-Wakashan linguistic stock (see Native…

Ensor, James Ensor, Baron

(Encyclopedia) Ensor, James Ensor, BaronEnsor, James Ensor, Baronjĕms äNsôrˈ [key], 1860–1949, Belgian painter and etcher. Ensor's imagery reflected one of the most bizarre and powerful visions of…

Royal Ballet

(Encyclopedia) Royal Ballet, the principal British ballet company, based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London. It is noted for lavish dramatic productions, a superbly disciplined corps de…

Notable Business Biographies

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Rhode Island

Rhode Island State Facts Official Name: State of Rhode Island and Providence PlantationsEntered Union: May 29, 1790 (13th State)Present constitution adopted: 1843 Fun Facts State abbreviation/Postal…

Members of Congress: Washington, Congress,

Biographies of U.S. representatives and senators from Washington Member Name Birth-Death ADAMS, Brockman (Brock) 1927-2004 ALLEN, John Beard 1845-1903 ANDERSON, James Patton 1822-…

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