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Dave Van Ronk 2002 Deaths

Dave Van RonkAge: 65 folk singer whose broad knowledge of jazz, folk, and blues earned him the nickname “Mayor of Greenwich Village.” He is considered largely responsible for the folk revival…

Dave LOEBSACK, Congress, IA (1952)

LOEBSACK Dave , a Representative from Iowa; born in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, December 23, 1952; graduated from East High School, Sioux City, Iowa, 1970; B.S., Iowa State University, Ames,…

Hewlett, William Redington

(Encyclopedia) Hewlett, William RedingtonHewlett, William Redingtonhy&oomacr;ˈlĭt [key], 1913–2001, American engineer and business executive, b. Ann Arbor, Mich., grad. Stanford (B.S. 1934,…

Thomas DAVEE, Congress, ME (1797-1841)

DAVEE Thomas , a Representative from Maine; born in Plymouth, Mass., December 9, 1797; attended the common schools; moved to Maine, where he engaged in mercantile pursuits; member of the State…

The 2007 Class of Inductees

Maurice Hilleman pioneered the development of many vaccines Related Links The 2006 Class of InducteesThe National Inventors Hall of FameA Guide to Inventions and DiscoveriesPaul…

Famous African American Scientists

Percy L. Julian, Aprille Ericsson, and other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni   Charles Henry Turner Related Links Black History Month Features…

Brooks, Albert

(Encyclopedia) Brooks, Albert ,1947-, American comedian, actor, film writer, and director, b. Beverly Hills, Ca., as Albert Lawrence Einstein. Brooks…

Domino, Fats

(Encyclopedia) Domino, Fats (Antoine Dominique Domino, Jr.), 1928–2017, American rhythm-and-blues singer, pianist, and songwriter of Creole descent, b…