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Berry, Wendell Erdman
(Encyclopedia) Berry, Wendell Erdman, 1934–, American farmer, environmentalist, and writer, b. Henry co., Ky., grad. Univ of Kentucky (B.A., 1956; M.A., 1957). He taught at various colleges including…Biographies: Selected Biographies A to Z: B
Selected Biographies A to Z A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z More Biographies Don't see the biography you're looking for? Search 30,000+…2002 Men's Olympic Cross Country Skiing Medalists
1.5–km Sprint Time 1 Tor Arne Hetland, NOR 2:56.9 2 Peter Schlickenrieder, GER 2:57.0 3 Cristian Zorzi, ITA 2:57.2 Best USA: No American skier qualified for the…Taylor, Zachary
(Encyclopedia) Taylor, ZacharyTaylor, Zacharyzăkˈərē [key], 1784–1850, 12th President of the United States (1849–50), b. Orange co., Va. He was raised in Kentucky. Taylor joined the army in 1808,…Lady Byng Memorial Trophy
Awarded to the player “adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct combined with a high standard of playing ability” and named after Lady Evelyn Byng,…Jackson, Michael Joseph
(Encyclopedia) Jackson, Michael Joseph, 1958–2009, American performer, b. Gary, Ind. Jackson was an extremely successful pop singer, superb dancer, and talented composer who often conveyed an…September 2011 Current Events: World News
U.S. News | Business News | Disasters & Science News Here are the key events in world news for the month of September…1998 Men's Olympic Cross-Country Skiing Medalists
10–km Classical Time 1 Bjorn Dählie, NOR 27:24.5 2 Markus Gandler, AUT 27:32.5 3 Mika Myllylae, FIN 27:40.1 Best USA: 41st, John Bauer (29:58.4); 43rd, Patrick…Jarrett, Keith
(Encyclopedia) Jarrett, Keith , 1945- , American jazz pianist and composer, b. Allentown, Pa. A child prodigy on the piano, Jarrett was exposed to…Ginsberg, Allen
(Encyclopedia) Ginsberg, AllenGinsberg, Allengĭnzˈbûrg [key], 1926–97, American poet, b. Paterson, N.J., grad. Columbia, 1949. An outspoken member of the beat generation, Ginsberg is best known for…