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Thomas, Clarence

(Encyclopedia) Thomas, Clarence, 1948–, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court (1991–), b. Pin Point (Savannah), Ga. Raised in a poor family, he graduated (1974) from the Yale Law School and…

Mallory, George Herbert Leigh

(Encyclopedia) Mallory, George Herbert LeighMallory, George Herbert Leighmălˈərē [key], 1886–1924, English mountain climber. After some spectacular ascents in the Alps, he participated in the Everest…

Thomson, Sir George Paget

(Encyclopedia) Thomson, Sir George Paget, 1892–1975, English physicist; son of Sir Joseph John Thomson. He was professor of natural philosophy at the Univ. of Aberdeen (1922–30) and from 1930 to 1952…

Back to School at the Movies

Lights! Camera! Learning!History lesson: Real heroes on film by Beth Rowen PattonGeorge C. Scott as Old Blood and Guts This unforgettable biopic explores the hot-headed military genius…

Bradman, Sir Donald George

(Encyclopedia) Bradman, Sir Donald George, 1908–2001, Australian cricketeer, widely considered the sport's greatest player and one of the world's most outstanding athletes, b. Cootamundra. His 20-…

Glenn C. NYE, III, Congress, VA (1974)

NYE, Glenn C., III, a Representative from Virginia; born in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pa., September 9, 1974; graduated from Norfolk Academy; B. S., Georgetown University, Washington…

OTTER, C. L. (Butch), Congress, ID (1942)

OTTER, C. L. (Butch), a Representative from Idaho; born in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, May 3, 1942; B.A., College of Idaho (now Alberston College of Idaho), Caldwell, Idaho, 1967; Idaho Army…

C. L. (Butch) OTTER, Congress, ID (1942)

OTTER, C. L. (Butch), a Representative from Idaho; born in Caldwell, Canyon County, Idaho, May 3, 1942; B.A., College of Idaho (now Alberston College of Idaho), Caldwell, Idaho, 1967; Idaho…

James C. TERRELL, Congress, GA (1806-1835)

TERRELL, James C., a Representative from Georgia; born in Franklin County, Ga., November 7, 1806; studied law; was admitted to the bar by an act of the legislature and practiced in Carnesville…

WELLER, Gerald C. (Jerry), Congress, IL (1957)

WELLER, Gerald C. (Jerry), a Representative from Illinois; born in Streator, La Salle County, Ill., July 7, 1957; graduated from Dwight High School, Ill., 1975; attended Joliet Junior College,…