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Eli Whitney

The Question: Was Eli Whitney an African-American? The Answer: No. Eli Whitney, who invented the cotton gin and was responsible for developing methods of…

Entertainment Bios — G

Milton GablerPeter GabrielClark GableErnesto GalarzaJames GalwayAndy GarciaJerry GarciaRupert GarcíaAva GardnerArt GarfunkelMichael GambonJudy GarlandJaneane GarofaloGreer GarsonJennie GarthCosta-…

Edwin Nelson HUBBELL, Congress, NY (1815)

HUBBELL, Edwin Nelson, a Representative from New York; born in Coxsackie, Greene County, N.Y., August 13, 1815; pursued an academic course; several years supervisor of Greene County; elected…

Edwin Ruthven MEADE, Congress, NY (1836-1889)

MEADE, Edwin Ruthven, a Representative from New York; born in Norwich, Chenango County, N.Y., July 6, 1836; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1858 and…

Perkins KING, Congress, NY (1784-1857)

KING, Perkins, a Representative from New York; born in New Marlboro, Mass., January 12, 1784; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to the bar; moved to Greenville, N.Y., in…

Timothy J. RYAN, Congress, OH (1973)

RYAN, Timothy J., a Representative from Ohio; born in Niles, Trumbull County, Ohio, on July 16, 1973; graduated from John F. Kennedy High School, Warren, Ohio; B.S., Bowling Green State…

Enos HOOK, Congress, PA (1804-1841)

HOOK, Enos, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa., December 3, 1804; received a limited schooling; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1826 and…

Perspective

Perspective is a way of showing space in three dimensions. By using perspective, a flat picture can seem to show depth and distance, just as your eye would see it.Cape Cod Evening by Edward Hopper…

Fitch, Clyde

(Encyclopedia) Fitch, Clyde (William Clyde Fitch), 1865–1909, American dramatist, b. Elmira, N.Y. An extremely prolific and versatile playwright, he wrote over 36 original plays, including melodramas…