(Encyclopedia) Huggins, Sir William, 1824–1910, English astronomer. Using a spectroscope, he began to study the chemical constitution of stars from the observatory attached to his home in Tulse Hill…
(Encyclopedia) Croly, Jane CunninghamCroly, Jane Cunninghamkrōˈlē [key], pseud. Jennie June, 1829–1901, American journalist and feminist, b. England. She came to the United States at the age of 12…
(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth, 1900–2002, queen consort of George VI of Great Britain, mother of Elizabeth II and Princess Margaret, b. London. She was Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon until her marriage (1923…
(Encyclopedia) Rosset, Barney Lee, Jr., 1922–2012, American publisher, b. Chicago. As head (1951–85) of Grove Press, he published literary works previously deemed too obscene or unconventional for…
(Encyclopedia) Bardstown, city (2020 pop. 13,567), seat of Nelson co., central Ky., SE of Louisville, in a rich farm area; settled 1775, inc. 1788. The…
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Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next by Beth Rowen Animated film has come a long way since 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full length animated…
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Next by Beth Rowen Animated film has come a long way since 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, the first full length animated…
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WriterBorn: 1948Birthplace: Havana, Cuba Luis Santeiro has won eight Emmy Awards for his writing for Sesame Street and one for his contribution to the groundbreaking bilingual 1970s sitcom Que…
