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Hemings, Sally
(Encyclopedia) Hemings, Sally, 1773–1835, African-American slave owned by Thomas Jefferson, b. Charles City co., Va.; her original name was probably Sarah. Her father was John Wayles, Jefferson's…Hawkins, Coleman
(Encyclopedia) Hawkins, Coleman, 1904–69, American jazz musician, b. St. Joseph, Mo. He began playing saxophone at the age of 9. He was part of Fletcher Henderson's band from 1924 until 1934. Hawkins…Hawkins, Sir John
(Encyclopedia) Hawkins or Hawkyns, Sir John, 1532–95, English admiral. In 1562–63 and in 1564–65 he led extremely profitable expeditions that captured slaves on the W African coast, shipped them…Mann, Sally
(Encyclopedia) Mann, Sally, 1951–, American photographer, b. Lexington, Va., as Sally Munger, studied Bennington College, Hollins College (B.A. 1974, M.A. 1975). Interested in older photographic…galleon
(Encyclopedia) galleon, oceangoing warship used by the European naval powers in the 15th and 16th cent. A large, cumbersome vessel, the galleon was three-masted and square-rigged, usually with two…Hawkins, Jack
actorBirthplace: LondonBorn: 1910Died: 1973Brewer's: Sally
Saddle. (Latin, sella; French, selle.) “The horse ... stopped his course by degrees, and went with his rider ... into a pond to drink; and there sat his lordship upon the sally.” —Lives of…Sally Ride
The Question: Who was the first U.S. woman in space? The Answer: Sally Ride! -The EditorsSally Kellerman
Sally KellermanactressBorn: 6/2/1938Birthplace: Long Beach, California Sally Kellerman made her film debut in Reform School Girl (1959), soon developing a following through a series of…Hawkins, Sir Anthony Hope
(Encyclopedia) Hawkins, Sir Anthony Hope: see Hope, Anthony.Trending
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