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Baker, Russell

(Encyclopedia) Baker, Russell, 1925–2018, American journalist, author, humorist, and television personality, b. Loudon Co., Va., grad. John Hopkins (1947). He began as a night police reporter for The…

Vernon Baker Biography

U.S. Army soldierBorn: 12/17/1919Birthplace: Cheyenne, Wyo.Died: 7/13/2010 (St. Maries, Idaho) When Vernon Baker was 4 years old, his parents were killed in an…

Ella Baker Biography

Ella Baker civil rights activistBorn: 12/13/1903Birthplace: Norfolk, Va.   Baker was a driving force in the creation of the country's premier civil rights organizations. After graduating as…

Baker Island Map

  Baker Island Profile: History ‚· Government ‚· Economy ‚· Population ƒ‚‚¬‚¦ Baker Island Information Encyclopedia: Baker Island In-depth entries…

Baker, Karle Wilson

Baker, Karle Wilson[1878-1960](2)Born in Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 13, 1878. Educated in public and private schools at Little Rock and at the University of Chicago. Mrs. Baker taught for…

Brewer's: Baker's Dozen

Thirteen for twelve. When a heavy penalty was inflicted for short weight, bakers used to give a surplus number of loaves, called the inbread, to avoid all risk of incurring the fine. The…

Brewer's: Baker's Knee

(A) A knop-knee, or knee bent inwards, from carrying the heavy bread-basket on the right arm. Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894BakshishBaker's Dozen A B C…

Josephine Baker Biography

Josephine Bakersinger, dancerBorn: 6/3/1906Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri African-American expatriate jazz singer who got her start on the Harlem stage and later appeared on Broadway and…

LaVern Baker Biography

LaVern Baker(Delores Williams)singerBorn: 11/11/1929Birthplace: Chicago A gutsy vocalist capable of blending blues and jazz styles, she contributed to the rise of rock and roll. During her…

Kathy Baker Biography

Kathy BakeractressBorn: 6/8/1950Birthplace: Midland, Texas Emmy Award-winning actress best known for her role as the compassionate mother, doctor and citizen, Jill Brock, on Picket Fences (1991–96…