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Loesser, Frank

(Encyclopedia) Loesser, Frank (Frank Henry Loesser), 1910–69, American lyricist and songwriter, b. New York City. He is noted for smart, often witty lyrics that catch the tone and rhythms of…

Peabody, Elizabeth Palmer

(Encyclopedia) Peabody, Elizabeth PalmerPeabody, Elizabeth Palmerpēˈbädē, –bədē [key], 1804–94, American educator, lecturer, and reformer, b. Billerica, Mass. The Peabody family moved (c.1809) to…

Elisabeth

(Encyclopedia) Elisabeth. For persons thus named, use Elizabeth.

Hatton, Sir Christopher

(Encyclopedia) Hatton, Sir Christopher, 1540–91, English courtier. He became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth I, from whom he received offices, honors, and lands. Knighted in 1578, he acted as Elizabeth…

Elizabeth Dole, 1999 News

63, former president of the American Red Cross, began campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination in May. No stranger to the campaign trail, she stumped for her husband, former…

Elizabeth Cady Stanton Biography

Elizabeth Cady StantonAmerican reformerBorn: 1815 Elizabeth Cady Stanton was an influential champion of women’s rights for more than half a century. She was introduced to the reform movement…

Elizabeth Janeway 2005 Deaths

Elizabeth JanewayAge: 91 writer and critic who was an influential force in the women's movement. Her books about feminist issues include Man's World, Woman's Place: A Study of Social…

Elizabeth Yates 2001 Deaths

Elizabeth YatesAge: 95 prolific author of children's books. Her book Amos Fortune, Free Man (1950), the story of an African prince who was sold into slavery in the U.S. and went on to become…

Elizabeth, NJ Census Data

People QuickFactsElizabethNew JerseyPopulation, 2003 estimate 123,2158,638,396Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2003 2.2%2.7%Population, 2000 120,5688,414,350Population,…

Elizabeth, NJ Demographic Statistics

NumberPercentTotal population120,568100.0SEX AND AGEMale59,67449.5Female60,89450.5Under 5 years9,2667.75 to 9 years9,3217.710 to 14 years8,4667.015 to 19 years8,0596.720 to 24 years9,6038.025…