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Dandy, Walter Edward

(Encyclopedia) Dandy, Walter Edward, 1886–1946, American neurosurgeon. Having studied with Harvey Cushing at Johns Hopkins, Dandy soon made himself a notable figure in the developing specialty of…

Longworth, Nicholas

(Encyclopedia) Longworth, Nicholas, 1869–1931, American legislator, b. Cincinnati. A lawyer, he practiced in Cincinnati, where his family had long been prominent. He served (1899–1903) in the Ohio…

Wiley, Harvey Washington

(Encyclopedia) Wiley, Harvey Washington, 1844–1930, American chemist, b. Kent, Ind., grad. Hanover College (B.A., 1867), M.D. Indiana Medical College, 1871. After serving (1874–83) as state chemist…

Meléndez Valdés, Juan

(Encyclopedia) Meléndez Valdés, JuanMeléndez Valdés, Juanhwän mālānˈdāth väldāsˈ [key], 1754–1817, Spanish neoclassic poet. He studied classics and law and later taught humanities at Salamanca. After…

Hill, Benjamin Harvey

(Encyclopedia) Hill, Benjamin Harvey, 1823–82, American statesman, b. Jasper co., Ga. A highly successful lawyer and Whig politician, he supported the Whig-Democratic alliance that carried Georgia in…

Harvey Ball 2001 Deaths

Harvey BallAge: 79 commercial artist and ad executive who is widely credited with creating the smiley face, the symbol that has been emblazoned on everything from clothing to postage stamps.…

John Harvey Kellogg Biography

John Harvey Kelloggsurgeon, advocate of dietary reformBorn: 2/26/1852Birthplace: Tyrone Township, Mich. After studying medicine at Bellevue Hospital Medical College, he worked at a sanitarium…

I.H. Sporty Harvey Biography

I.H. “Sporty” HarveyAge: 71 boxing pioneer; was the first black boxer to oppose a white fighter in Texas; lost to Buddy Turman in a 10–round decision in 1955; Harvey sued the Texas state…