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armor

(Encyclopedia) armor, apparatus for defense of persons, horses, and such objects as vehicles, naval vessels, and aircraft. Body armor developed early as protective suits made of such materials as…

Hall, Charles Francis

(Encyclopedia) Hall, Charles Francis, 1821–71, American arctic explorer, b. Rochester, N.H. He became interested in the many search expeditions for Sir John Franklin's party, and with Eskimo…

Rae, John

(Encyclopedia) Rae, John, 1813–93, Scottish arctic explorer, b. Orkney Islands. A physician in the employ of the Hudson's Bay Company in N Canada, Rae made (1846–47) a journey of exploration from…

Bigelow, John

(Encyclopedia) Bigelow, JohnBigelow, Johnbĭgˈəlō [key], 1817–1911, American editor, author, and diplomat, b. Malden, N.Y. In 1838 he was admitted to the New York bar. From 1848 to 1861 he shared with…

2002 Deaths: G - L

Uzi GalJohn W. GardnerEmily GenauerHelen GiulianiHarrison Smith GlancyHugh GlosterCliff GormanJohn GottiLois GouldStephen Jay GouldAlfredo GoyenecheAdolph GreenThomas GriffithSteve…

Lane County, KS Census Data

Kansas Lane County, Kansas People QuickFactsLane CountyKansasPopulation, 2005 estimate 1,8942,744,687Population, percent change, April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005 -12.1%2.1%Population, 2000 2,1552…

Amos LANE, Congress, IN (1778-1849)

LANE Amos , a Representative from Indiana; born near Aurora, N.Y., March 1, 1778; attended the public schools; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice at Lawrenceburg, Ind., in…

Harry LANE, Congress, OR (1855-1917)

Senate Years of Service: 1913-1917 Party: Democrat LANE Harry , a Senator from Oregon; born in Corvallis, Benton County, Oreg., August 28, 1855; attended the public schools and graduated from…

Joseph LANE, Congress, OR (1801-1881)

Senate Years of Service: 1859-1861 Party: Democrat LANE Joseph , a Delegate and a Senator from Oregon; born in Buncombe County, N.C., December 14, 1801; moved with his parents to Henderson, Ky…

Lane County, KS Social Statistics

Lane county kansas dp 2 profile of selected social characteristics SubjectNumberPercent SCHOOL ENROLLMENTPopulation 3 years and over enrolled in school514100.0Nursery school,…