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Edmund Frederick ERK, Congress, PA (1872-1953)

ERK Edmund Frederick , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Allegheny City (now North Side, Pittsburgh), Pa., April 17, 1872; attended the public schools; engaged extensively in newspaper…

Tenzing Norgay Biography

Tenzing NorgaymountaineerBorn: 5/15/1914Birthplace: Solo Khumbu, Nepal On May 29, 1953 Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary became the first to successfully climb Mount Everest, the highest…

1996 Men's Olympic Rowing Medalists

Single Sculls: 1. Xeno Mueller, SWI (6:44.85); 2. Derek Porter, CAN (6:47.45); 3. Thomas Lange, GER (6:47.72). Lightweight Double Sculls: 1. Markus Gier & Michael Gier, SWI (6:23.47); 2.…

The Congress of Women: An African Expedition

by Mrs. May French Sheldon F. R. G. S. The Women of BohemiaWoman's Place in LettersAn African Expedition Mrs. May French Sheldon was born in Bridgewater, Pa., May 10, 1847. Her parents were…

Amy Lowell: II

IIGallop! Gallop! The General brooks no delay. Make way, good people, and scatter out of his path, you, and your hens, and your dogs, and your children. The General is returned from Egypt…

High Society

Book: Arthur Kopit; based on the play The Philadelphia Story, by Philip Barry, also based on the movie High Society; directed by Christopher Renshaw Music and Lyrics: Cole Porter, additional…

Ernest Willard GIBSON, Congress, VT (1872-1940)

Senate Years of Service: 1933-1940 Party: Republican GIBSON Ernest Willard , a Representative and a Senator from Vermont; born in Londonderry, Windham County, Vt., December 29, 1872; attended the…

1971 College Basketball Recap

Final AP Top 20Major Conference ChampionsNCAA Tournament (25 teams)NIT Tournament (16 teams)Players of the YearCoaches of the YearConsensus All-America UCLA lost one game during the 1970–71 season,…