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Guggenheim, Peggy
(Encyclopedia) Guggenheim, Peggy (Marguerite Guggenheim), 1898–1979, American modern art patron and collector, b. New York City. The daughter of Benjamin, niece of Solomon, and grand-daughter of…Vaughan Williams, Ralph
(Encyclopedia) Vaughan Williams, Ralph, 1872–1958, English composer, considered the outstanding composer of his generation in England. He graduated from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1894 and…Veblen, Thorstein
(Encyclopedia) Veblen, ThorsteinVeblen, Thorsteinthôrˈstīn vĕbˈlən [key], 1857–1929, American economist and social critic, b. Cato Township, Wis. Of Norwegian parentage, he spent his first 17 years…caricature
(Encyclopedia) caricature, a satirical drawing, plastic representation, or description which, through exaggeration of natural features, makes its subject appear ridiculous. Although 16th-century…2015 Academy Awards
The 2015 Academy Awards will be presented on Feb. 28, 2016, at the Kodak Theatre. All of the nominees are listed below. Best Picture The Big Short Bridge of…1920 Women's and Men's Olympic Tennis Medalists
MENS Event Singles Louis Raymond, S. Afr. Ichiya Kumagae, JPN Charles Winslow, S. Afr. Doubles O.G. Noel Turnbull / Max Woosman, GBR Ichiya Kumagae / Seiichiro…Rushmore
Director: Wes AndersonWriters: Wes Anderson and Owen WilsonBuena Vista; R; 93 minutesRelease:12/98Cast: Bill Murray, Jason Schwartzman, Olivia Williams, Brian Cox, Mason Gamble and Sara…Stolen Bases: National League
National League Multiple winners: Max Carey (10); Lou Brock (8); Vince Coleman and Maury Wills (6); HonusWagner (5); Bob Bescher, Kiki Cuyler, Willie Mays and Tim Raines (4); Bill Bruton,…My Giant
Director:Michael LehmannWriter:David SeltzerDirector of Photography:Michael CoulterEditor:Stephen SemelMusic:Marc ShaimanProduction Designer:Jackson De GoviaProducer:Billy CrystalSony…Wallace, David Foster
(Encyclopedia) Wallace, David Foster, 1962–2008, American writer, b. Ithaca, N.Y., grad. Amherst College (B.A., 1985), Univ. of Arizona (M.F.A., 1987). He published his comic first novel, The Broom…Trending
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