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Lewis, Jerry

(Encyclopedia) Lewis, Jerry, 1926–2017, extremely popular and influential American comedian, b. Newark, N.J. as Jerome Levitch. The son of vaudevillians, he entered show business early and…

Underclassmen in 1999-2000 NBA Draft

Twenty-three division I players (11 juniors, 9 sophomores and 3 freshmen), 2 high school seniors, 2 junior college players, 1 division II junior and 1 NAIA junior forfeited the remainder of their…

Brewer's: Pelican

in Christian art, is a symbol of charity. It is also an emblem of Jesus Christ, by “whose blood we are healed” (Eucherius and Jerome). (See below.) Pelican. A mystic emblem of Christ,…

Mercer, Johnny

(Encyclopedia) Mercer, Johnny (John Herndon Mercer)Mercer, Johnnymûrˈsər [key], 1909–76, American lyricist and songwriter, b. Savannah, Ga. Mercer, who was one of American popular music's most…

Robeson, Paul

(Encyclopedia) Robeson, PaulRobeson, Paulrōbˈsən [key], 1898–1976, American actor and bass singer, b. Princeton, N.J. The son of a runaway slave who became a minister, Robeson graduated first from…

Esther

(Encyclopedia) EstherEstherĕsˈtər [key], book of the Bible. It is the tale of the beautiful Jewish woman Esther [Heb.,= Hadassah], who is chosen as queen by the Persian King Ahasuerus (Xerxes I or II…