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1997 National Book Awards

The 48th Annual National Book Awards were presented November 18, 1997, at New York City's Marriott Marquis Hotel.Fiction:Cold Mountain, Charles Frazier (Atlantic Monthly Press)Nonfiction:…

Erika Eleniak Biography

Erika Eleniak actressBorn: 9/29/1969Birthplace: Glendale, California   Yet another beautiful woman who became famous through the syndicated show Baywatch. Eleniak, who has had other recurring…

Barbara Bel Geddes 2005 Deaths

Barbara Bel GeddesAge: 82 Emmy Award–winning actress who had a long career in film and on Broadway before landing the role that brought her wide fame: Miss Ellie, the Ewing matriarch on…

Carrie Donovan 2001 Deaths

Carrie DonovanAge: 73 fashion editor who worked for The New York Times, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar before coming out of retirement to lend her face—and reputation—to Old Navy's televised ad…

Oumou Sangare

WorotanWorld Circuit Sangare works in Mali's Wassoulou songster style, based on hunting songs with fierce, stark rhythms and telling fables of love, wisdom and life in the community. With…

Emanuel CLEAVER, II, Congress, MO (1944)

CLEAVER Emanuel, II , a Representative from Missouri; born in Waxahachie, Ellis County, Tex., October 26, 1944; graduated from Booker T. Washington High School, Wichita Falls, Tex., 1963; B.S.,…

Thomas MURRAY, Jr., Congress, PA (1770-1823)

MURRAY Thomas, Jr. , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born near Potts Grove, East Chillisquaque Township, Northumberland County, Pa., in 1770; attended private schools; engaged in…

Josie Natori Biography

Josie Natorifashion designerBorn: 1947Birthplace: Manila, Philippines Natori began her career as an investment banker. She graduated from Manhattanville College in 1968 and went straight to…

Marc Jacobs Biography

fashion designerBorn: April 9, 1963Birthplace: New York City, New York When Marc Jacobs was seven years old, his father died. According to Jacobs, his mother was…