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Sumner, Charles

(Encyclopedia) Sumner, Charles, 1811–74, U.S. senator from Massachusetts (1851–74), b. Boston. He attended (1831–33) and was later a lecturer at Harvard law school, was admitted (1834) to the bar,…

Tarzan

Directors:Chris Buck and Kevin LimaWriters:Tab Murphy, Bob Tzudiker, and Noni WhiteWalt Disney Pictures; G; 88 minutesRelease:6/99Voices of:Minnie Driver, Tony Goldwyn, Glenn Close, Nigel…

The Song of Hiawatha: Introductory Note

Introduction Introductory Note The Song of Hiawatha is based on the legends and stories of many North American Indian tribes, but especially those of the Ojibway Indians of northern…

Tarzans through Time

A Brief History of Former Ape Men by Beth Rowen Johnny Weissmuller, perhaps the silver screen's most famous Tarzan, sweeps Jane (Maureen O'Sullivan) off her feet.While nearly 20 beefcake…

1973–1974 Emmy Awards

Alan Alda, M*A*S*HArchive PhotosActor of the Year, SeriesAlan Alda, M*A*S*HActress of the Year, SeriesMary Tyler Moore, The Mary Tyler Moore ShowSupporting Actor of the YearMichael Moriarty,…

Slideshow: Women Nobel Peace Prize Winners

by Liz Olson and Jennie Wood The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded to persons who have made the most outstanding contributions toward world peace. From novelists to social workers, the award has gone…

The Prize

The winnings, the winners by Beth Rowen The Winnings Each winner of a Nobel Prize, which can go to individuals and institutions, takes home a medal, a diploma, and cash, which varies…

Notable Stage and Screen Actresses

    Parker Posey Biographies of Notable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and…

Nicolette Larson 1997 Deaths

Nicolette Larsonsinger took Neil Young's “Lotta Love” to the top of the pop charts in the 1970sBorn: 1952?Died: 1997Ronnie Lane1997 DeathsMary Jane Latsis

Arthur Hill 2006 Deaths

Arthur HillAge: 84 actor who won a Tony Award for his performance in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? He was also in many films and television series, including the title role in Owen Marshall…