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Richards, Thomas Addison

(Encyclopedia) Richards, Thomas Addison, 1820–1900, American landscape painter, illustrator, and author, b. London. He emigrated to the United States in 1831. Richards organized and was first…

2007 Notable Books for Children

These books were chosen by a committee of librarians, educators, and other professionals for the Association for Library Service to Children. Younger Readers…

Helen P. CHENOWETH-HAGE, Congress, ID (1938-2006)

CHENOWETH-HAGE, Helen P., a Representative from Idaho; born in Topeka, Kans., January 27, 1938; graduated Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass, Oreg.; attended Whitworth College, Spokane, Wash…

Clarence Emir ALLEN, Congress, UT (1852-1932)

ALLEN, Clarence Emir, a Representative from Utah; born in Girard Township, Erie County, Pa., September 8, 1852; attended the district school and Girard (Pa.) Academy; was graduated from…

Alexander HAMILTON, Congress, NY (1757-1804)

HAMILTON, Alexander, a Delegate from New York; born on the island of Nevis, British West Indies, January 11, 1757; immigrated to the United States in 1772, where he received educational…

Henry WISNER, Congress, NY (1720-1790)

WISNER, Henry, a Delegate from New York; born near Florida, Orange County, N.Y., in 1720; completed academic studies; invested in real estate and built a gristmill near Goshen, N.Y.; assistant…

Robert Guy TORRICELLI, Congress, NJ (1951)

Senate Years of Service: 1997-2003Party: DemocratTORRICELLI, Robert Guy, a Representative and a Senator from New Jersey; born in Paterson, N.J., August 27, 1951; long-time resident of…

Thomas James TUMULTY, Congress, NJ (1913-1981)

TUMULTY, Thomas James, a Representative from New Jersey; born in Jersey City, Hudson County, N.J., March 2, 1913; graduated from Xavier High School and attended Holy Cross University;…

John R. FELLOWS, Congress, NY (1832-1896)

FELLOWS, John R., a Representative from New York; born in Troy, N.Y., July 29, 1832; moved to Saratoga County, N.Y., with his parents, who settled near Mechanicville; attended the country…