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Grandin, Temple

(Encyclopedia) Grandin, Temple, 1947–, American animal scientist and industrial designer, b. Boston, grad. Franklin Pierce College (B.A., 1970), Arizona State Univ. (M.S., 1975), Univ. of Illinois (…

Pete OLSON, Congress, TX (1962)

OLSON, Pete, a Representative from Texas; born in Fort Lewis, Pierce County, Wash., December 9, 1962; graduated from Clear Lake High School; B. A., Rice University, Houston, Tex., 1985; J. D…

Henry MAY, Congress, MD (1816-1866)

MAY, Henry, a Representative from Maryland; born in Washington, D.C., February 13, 1816; pursued an academic course; attended Columbian College (later George Washington University), Washington…

Frank GUINTA, Congress, NH (1970)

GUINTA, Frank, a Representative from New Hampshire; born in Edison, Middlesex County, N.J., September 26, 1970; graduated from Canterbury School, New Milford, Conn., 1989; B.A., Assumption…

James A. GALLAGHER, Congress, PA (1869-1957)

GALLAGHER, James A., a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., January 16, 1869; attended the public schools and Pierce Business College, Philadelphia, Pa., 1891-1893;…

Donna F. EDWARDS, Congress, MD (1959)

EDWARDS, Donna F., A Representative from Maryland; B.A. Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, N.C.; J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center, Concord, N. H.; lawyer; clerk, District of Columbia Superior…

Slideshow: Women Nobel Peace Prize Winners

by Liz Olson and Jennie Wood The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to persons who have made the most outstanding contributions toward world peace. From novelists to social workers, the award has gone to…

Timothy Dalton

actorBorn: 3/21/1946Birthplace: Colwyn Bay, Wales, United Kingdom A classically trained Shakespearean actor, Dalton has maintained a triple career, appearing regularly on stage, screen, and…

Bette Davis

(Ruth Elizabeth Davis)actressBorn: 5/5/1908Birthplace: Lowell, Massachusetts Academy Award -winning film and television actress known for her distinctive appearance and voice, as well as for roles…