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Underwood, Oscar Wilder

(Encyclopedia) Underwood, Oscar Wilder, 1862–1929, American political leader, U.S. Senator from Alabama (1915–27), b. Louisville, Ky. A lawyer in Birmingham, Ala., he became important in Democratic…

Lam, Carrie

(Encyclopedia) Lam, Carrie (Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor), 1957–, Hong Kong political leader. She served in the treasury bureau before becoming director of social welfare (2000–3), permanent secretary…

Catt, Carrie Chapman

(Encyclopedia) Catt, Carrie Chapman, 1859–1947, American suffragist and peace advocate, b. Carrie Lane, Ripon, Wis., grad. Iowa State College (now Iowa State Univ.), 1880. She was superintendent of…

Bond, Carrie Jacobs

(Encyclopedia) Bond, Carrie Jacobs, 1862–1946, American songwriter, b. Janesville, Wis. A self-taught musician, she composed about 175 songs, both words and music, gave concerts of them, and even…

Robert Anacletus Underwood Biography

Robert Anacletus UnderwoodCongressional delegate Underwood holds bachelor's and master's degrees in history from California State University, and a Ph.D. in education in policy planning from…

The Rage: Carrie 2

Director: Katt Shea Writer: Rafael Moreu United Artists; R; 97 minutes Release: 3/99 Cast: Emily Bergl, Jason London and Amy Irving The 1976 original certainly made for…

Chocano, José Santos

(Encyclopedia) Chocano, José SantosChocano, José Santoshōsāˈ sänˈtōs chōkäˈnō [key], 1875–1934, Peruvian poet and one of the leaders of modernismo. During a life of Latin-American wandering, Chocano…

Fisher, Carrie Frances

(Encyclopedia) Fisher, Carrie Frances , 1956-2016, American actress and author, b. Burbank, Ca. Fisher’s parents were singer Eddie Fisher and actress/…

American Idol

Searching for Superstars by Beth Rowen Related Links Blues, R&B, Pop, and Rock Singers and Bands Composers and Conductors Composers and Performers of Popular Music Concert…