(Encyclopedia) Boulanger, NadiaBoulanger, Nadianädyäˈ [key]Boulanger, Nadia b&oomacr;läNzhāˈ [key], 1887–1979, French conductor and musician, b. Paris. Boulanger was considered an outstanding…
MASSEY, Zachary David, a Representative from Tennessee; born near Marshall, Madison County, N.C., November 14, 1864; attended the public schools; taught in the public schools of Marshall 1882-…
WYATT, Wendell, a Representative from Oregon; born in Eugene, Lane County, Oreg., June 15, 1917; graduated from Jefferson High School, Portland, Oreg.,1935; LL.B., University of Oregon, Eugene…
actor, comedianBorn: 10/27/1952Birthplace: Tuscany, Italy A popular Italian star in Italy, Benigni became an international celebrity with Life Is Beautiful, a comedy based on the ungainly premise…
(Emmett Evan Heflin Jr.)actorBorn: 12/13/1910Birthplace: Walters, Oklahoma An Academy Award-winning actor whose career spanned 45 years and 57 films, Heflin appeared mostly in dramatic roles,…
FORWARD, Chauncey, (brother of Walter Forward), a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Old Granby, Conn., February 4, 1793; moved with his father to Ohio in 1800, and a short time…
actress, singerBorn: 2/14/1934Birthplace: Dale, Indiana Perky and petite actress known best for anchoring the The Brady Bunch (1969–74). Born one of ten children to a poor tobacco farmer, she was…
KERR, Josiah Leeds, a Representative from Maryland; born in Vienna, Dorchester County, Md., January 10, 1861; attended the public schools in Vienna and Vienna Academy; taught school in…
ROONEY, Frederick Bernard, a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Bethlehem, Northampton County, Pa., November 6, 1925; attended the public schools; graduated from the Bethlehem High…