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William Rufus Scott Biography

William Rufus Scott children's book publisher With his wife, Ethel McCullough Scott, William Scott opened a small publishing house, W.R. Scott in 1938, offering literary works for children.…

Peggy Cass Biography

Peggy Cass(Mary Margaret Cass)Age: 74 Tony Award-winning actress and comedian best known for her roles in the Broadway and film productions of Auntie Mame. Her sharp wit won her frequent…

The Pivot of Civilization: Dedication

by Margaret Sanger IntroductionDedication To Alice Drysdale Vickery Whose prophetic vision of liberated womanhood has been an inspiration "I dream of a world in which the spirits…

Now and Again

CBSFriday 9:00–10:00 p.m.Cast:Eric Close, Margaret Colin, Heather Matarazzo, and Roger Singer Not to be confused with ABC's Once and Again, Now and Again is billed as an action-comedy-drama-…

2004 Caldecott Medal and Honor Books

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American picture book for children.Caldecott Medal for Best Picture Book: The Man Who…

Bo Belinsky 2001 Deaths

Bo BelinskyAge: 64 highly touted rookie pitcher in 1962, whose rapid decline will forever be associated with his rise to Hollywood playboy status; pitched a no-hitter as a rookie with the…

Edith Hurd Biography

Edith Hurd author Hurd introduced young readers to topics ranging from the earth to firemen to whales. She collaborated with her illustrator husband, Clement Hurd, who died in 1988, on more…

Brown, Alice

Brown, Alice[1857-1948](3)Born at Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, December 5, 1857. Educated at Robinson Seminary, Exeter. She is chiefly known as a novelist, having written with great art of…

1997 Newbery Medal and Honor Books

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.Newbery Medal for Best Book: The View…

Bobby Riggs

Bobby RiggsBorn: Feb. 25, 1918Tennis won Wimbledon once (1939) and U.S. title twice (1939,41); legendary hustler who made his biggest score in 1973 as 55-year-old male chauvinist challenging…