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(Encyclopedia) A. E.: see Russell, George William.

Saint Patrick's Cathedral

(Encyclopedia) Saint Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, largest Roman Catholic church in the United States. The Gothic building at Fifth Ave. between 50th and 51st St. replaces an earlier cathedral…

Russell, George William

(Encyclopedia) Russell, George William, pseud. A. E., 1867–1935, Irish author, b. Lurgan, educated in Dublin. An active member of the Irish nationalist movement, he edited the Irish Homestead (1904–…

Sturgis, Russell

(Encyclopedia) Sturgis, RussellSturgis, Russellstûrˈjĭs [key], 1836–1909, American architect and writer, b. Baltimore co., Md., grad. College of the City of New York, 1856. He practiced architecture…

Lange, David Russell

(Encyclopedia) Lange, David RussellLange, David Russelllăng [key], 1942–2005, New Zealand politician. After receiving his law degree (LL.M., 1970) he fought for the rights of the underprivileged in…

Brace, Charles Loring

(Encyclopedia) Brace, Charles Loring, 1826–90, American clergyman and social reformer, b. Litchfield, Conn. America's pioneer children's advocate, he founded (1853) the Children's Aid Society of New…