(Encyclopedia) Stanford, Leland, 1824–93, American railroad builder, politician, and philanthropist, b. Watervliet, N.Y. After practicing law in Wisconsin, he went (1852) to California, where he…
(Encyclopedia) Cecil, Lord DavidCecil, Lord Davidsĭsˈəl, sĕs– [key] (Lord Edward Christian David Gascoyne Cecil), 1902–86, English biographer. He was professor of English literature at Oxford (1948–…
A generic person is the name for a type of person, not a real one. These names are often used to describe different kinds of people.Famous CouplesJane and John Doe The Does have been around since…
by Mark Hughes The American public has always been fascinated by first families. We know much about the lives of the presidents and first ladies, but what about the children in the White…
(Encyclopedia) Fonda, Peter, 1939–2019, American actor. The son of Henry Fonda and brother of Jane Fonda, he made his screen debut in a forgettable 1963 feature. Several movies later he co-wrote and…
(Encyclopedia) West, Mae, 1893–1980, American stage and movie comedienne, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., as Mary Jane West. The unparalleled mistress of double entendre, West began in burlesque and continued in…
(Dorothy Faye)actressBorn: 1/14/1941Birthplace: Bascom, Florida Academy Award-winning film and stage actress whose role in Bonnie and Clyde (1967) brought her critical acclaim and wide recognition…
(Eunice Quedens)actressBorn: 4/30/1908Birthplace: Mill Valley, California Best known for her portrayals of wisecracking, world-weary women, she earned an Academy Award nomination for Best…
