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Blake, Eubie

(Encyclopedia) Blake, Eubie (James Hubert Blake), 1887–1983, African-American pianist and composer, b. Baltimore. His career extended from ragtime (see…

biennial

(Encyclopedia) biennial, plant requiring two years to complete its life cycle, as distinguished from an annual or a perennial. In the first year a biennial usually produces a rosette of leaves (e.g…

Orlando Bell FICKLIN, Congress, IL (1808-1886)

FICKLIN Orlando Bell , a Representative from Illinois; born in Scott County, Ky., December 16, 1808; attended the common schools; was graduated from Transylvania Law School, Lexington, Ky., in…

John Orlando PASTORE, Congress, RI (1907-2000)

Senate Years of Service: 1950-1976 Party: Democrat PASTORE John Orlando , a Senator from Rhode Island; born in Providence, R.I., March 17, 1907; attended the public schools; graduated from the law…

Orlando Brunson POTTER, Congress, NY (1823-1894)

POTTER Orlando Brunson , a Representative from New York; born in Charlemont, Franklin County, Mass., March 10, 1823; attended the district school, Williams College, Williamstown, Mass., and the…

William Orlando SMITH, Congress, PA (1859-1932)

SMITH William Orlando , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Reynoldsville, Jefferson County, Pa., June 13, 1859; attended the public schools; learned the printing trade; publisher of the…

William Orlando BUTLER, Congress, KY (1791-1880)

BUTLER William Orlando , a Representative from Kentucky; born in Jessamine County, Ky., April 19, 1791; moved with his parents to Maysville, Ky.; pursued preparatory studies; was graduated from…