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Adler, Larry
(Encyclopedia) Adler, Larry (Lawrence Cecil Adler)Adler, Larryădˈlər [key], 1914–2001, American harmonica player, b. Baltimore. Adler, whose career spanned seven decades, is generally credited with…1954 Academy Awards
The 1954 Academy Awards were presented March 30, 1955 at the RKO Pantages Theatre, Hollywood, Calif and the NBC Century Theatre, New York, N.Y.Best Motion PictureThe Caine Mutiny, Stanley…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Fragments on Nature and Life
Fragments on Nature and LifeNatureThe EarthThe HeavensTransitionThe GardenBirdsWaterNahantSunriseRalph Waldo Emerson: From Ibn Jemin
From Ibn JeminTwo things thou shalt not long for, if thou love a mind serene;— A woman to thy wife, though she were a crowned queen; And the second, borrowed money,—though the smiling lender…Ralph Waldo Emerson: From Omar Khayyam
From Omar KhayyamEach spot where tulips prank their state Has drunk the life-blood of the great; The violets yon field which stain Are moles of beauties Time hath slain. Unbar the door, since…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Give All to Love
Give All to LoveGive all to love; Obey thy heart; Friends, kindred, days, Estate, good-fame, Plans, credit and the Muse,— Nothing refuse. 'T is a brave master; Let it have scope: Follow it…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Monadnoc from Afar
Monadnoc from AfarDark flower of Cheshire garden, Red evening duly dyes Thy sombre head with rosy hues To fix far-gazing eyes. Well the Planter knew how strongly Works thy form on human…Ralph Waldo Emerson: Written in a Volume of Goethe
Written in a Volume of GoetheSix thankful weeks,—and let it be A meter of prosperity,— In my coat I bore this book, And seldom therein could I look, For I had too much to think, Heaven and…Ralph PLUMB, Congress, IL (1816-1903)
PLUMB Ralph , a Representative from Illinois; born in Busti, Chautauqua County, N.Y., March 29, 1816; attended the common schools; engaged in mercantile pursuits; moved to Ohio; member of the…Ralph Straus REGULA, Congress, OH (1924)
REGULA Ralph Straus , a Representative from Ohio; born in Beach City, Stark County, Ohio, December 3, 1924; B.A., Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio, 1948; LL.B., William McKinley School of Law,…