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Percy, Walker
(Encyclopedia) Percy, Walker, 1916–90, American novelist, b. Birmingham, Ala. Trained as a physician, Percy turned to writing after he contracted tuberculosis and was forced to retire from practice.…Walker, Alice
(Encyclopedia) Walker, Alice, 1944–, African-American novelist and poet, b. Eatonon, Ga. The daughter of sharecroppers, she studied at Spelman College (1961–63) and Sarah Lawrence College (B.A., 1965…Walker, Horatio
(Encyclopedia) Walker, Horatio, 1858–1938, Canadian painter, b. Ontario, largely self-taught. Though he lived in Rochester and New York City, he painted chiefly scenes from the simple life of the…Simsbury
(Encyclopedia) Simsbury, town (1990 pop. 22,023), Hartford co., N Conn.; inc. 1670. Although the town is mainly residential, it produces ordnance, machinery, and chemicals. The Westminster School,…Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site
(Encyclopedia) Maggie L. Walker National Historic Site: see National Parks and Monuments (table)national parks and monuments (table).Anka, Paul
singer, composerBirthplace: Ottawa, Ont., CanadaBorn: 7/30/41Gallico, Paul
novelistBirthplace: New York CityBorn: 1897Died: 1976Henreid, Paul
actorBirthplace: TriesteBorn: 1908Died: 1992Hogan, Paul
actorBirthplace: Lightning Ridge, N.S.W., AustraliaBorn: 10/8/39Williams, Paul
singer, composer, actorBirthplace: Omaha, Neb.Born: 9/19/40