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Notable Female Reformers and Activists

Abbott - Crandell | Davies - King | La Flesche - Sanger | Seton - Wright Mary Church Terrell Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes…

Bunyan, John

(Encyclopedia) Bunyan, JohnBunyan, Johnbŭnˈyən [key], 1628–88, English author, b. Elstow, Bedfordshire. After a brief period at the village free school, Bunyan learned the tinker's trade, which he…

Spark, Dame Muriel

(Encyclopedia) Spark, Dame Muriel, 1918–2006, Scottish novelist, b. Muriel Sarah Camberg. She lived in Edinburgh, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), London, New York, and Rome, and spent her last years in…

reading, mental process

(Encyclopedia) reading, process of mentally interpreting written symbols. Facility in reading is an essential factor in educational progress, and instruction in this basic skill is a primary purpose…

Top Ten Most Influential Feminist Books

Some books that have been influential on feminism and the women's movement. The Second Sex original French edition by Simone de Beauvoir Related Links Women's History Month…

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…

Triumph of Love

Based on the play by:MarivauxBook:James MagruderMusic:Jeffrey StockLyrics:Susan BirkenheadDirector:Michael MayerChoreography:Doug VaroneSets:Heidi EttingerCostumes:Catherine ZuberLighting:…

1978 Tony Awards

PlayDaMusicalAin't Misbehavin'Actor—PlayBarnard Hughes, DaActress—PlayJessica Tandy, The Gin GameFeatured Actor—PlayLester Rawlins, DaFeatured Actress—PlayAnn Wedgeworth, Chapter TwoActor—…