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James Aloysius BYRNE, Congress, PA (1906-1980)

BYRNE James Aloysius , A Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Philadelphia, Pa., June 22, 1906; attended the parochial school, St. Joseph's Preparatory School, public high school, and St.…

William Thomas BYRNE, Congress, NY (1876-1952)

BYRNE William Thomas , a Representative from New York; born in the town of Florida, Montgomery County, N.Y., March 6, 1876; attended the public schools; was graduated from Albany (N.Y.) Law School…

James Francis BYRNES, Congress, SC (1882-1972)

Senate Years of Service: 1931-1941 Party: Democrat BYRNES James Francis , a Representative and a Senator from South Carolina; born in Charleston, S.C., May 2, 1882; attended the public schools…

John William BYRNES, Congress, WI (1913-1985)

BYRNES John William , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Green Bay, Brown County Wis., June 12, 1913; attended the public and parochial schools; was graduated from the University of…

Joseph Wellington BYRNS, Congress, TN (1869-1936)

BYRNS Joseph Wellington , a Representative from Tennessee; born near Cedar Hill, Robertson County, Tenn., July 20, 1869; attended the common schools; was graduated from Nashville High School in…

Wilson, Robert

(Encyclopedia) Wilson, Robert, 1941–, dramatist, director, and designer, b. Waco, Tex. He began his arts career as a painter. A leading figure in postmodern theater since 1963, when he arrived in New…

Tyler

(Encyclopedia) Tyler, city (1990 pop. 75,450), seat of Smith co., E Tex.; inc. 1850. In the heart of the rich East Texas oil field, Tyler has refineries and other oil-based industries. The…

Macaulay, Dame Rose

(Encyclopedia) Macaulay, Dame RoseMacaulay, Dame Roseməkôˈlē [key], 1889?–1958, English author. Remembered primarily for her novels satirizing middle-class life, she first achieved fame with…

Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne

(Encyclopedia) Lathrop, Rose Hawthorne, 1851–1926, American nun, philanthropist, and writer; youngest daughter of Nathaniel Hawthorne. In 1871 she married George Parsons Lathrop. In 1891 she and her…