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Nelson, Willie

(Encyclopedia) Nelson, Willie, 1933–, American country singer, guitarist, and songwriter, b. Abbott, Tex. Nelson began playing professionally at 10 and joined a western swing band as a teenager. In…

William Robert POAGE, Congress, TX (1899-1987)

POAGE William Robert , a Representative from Texas; born in Waco, McLennan County, Tex., December 28, 1899; in 1901 moved to Throckmorton County, Tex., with his parents, who settled near Woodson;…

1972 Winter Olympics

Sapporo Top 10 Standings Leading Medal Winners Alpine Skiing Biathlon Bobsled Figure Skating Ice Hockey Luge Nordic Skiing Speed Skating The biggest…

Augustus McCLOSKEY, Congress, TX (1878-1950)

McCLOSKEY Augustus , a Representative from Texas; born in San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex., September 23, 1878; attended Atascosa (Tex.) School, St. Joseph's Academy, San Antonio, Tex., and St.…

Martin DIES, Jr., Congress, TX (1900-1972)

DIES Martin, Jr. , a Representative from Texas; born in Colorado, Mitchell County, Tex., November 5, 1900; moved with his parents to East, Tex., in 1902; attended the public schools, Wesley…

Henry Barbosa GONZÁLEZ, Congress, TX (1916-2000)

GONZÁLEZ, Henry Barbosa, a Representative from Texas; born in San Antonio, Bexar County, Tex., May 3, 1916; attended the University of Texas, Austin, Tex.; graduated from San Antonio College, San…

Lucian Walton PARRISH, Congress, TX (1878-1922)

PARRISH Lucian Walton , a Representative from Texas; born in Sister Grove, near Van Alstyne, Grayson County, Tex., January 10, 1878; moved with his parents to Clay County in 1887 and settled near…

U.S. Zoos and Aquariums

Source: The facilities listed are members of, and accredited by, the American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA) to ensure that they are maintaining professional standards. The AZA also accredits…

George Butler TERRELL, Congress, TX (1862-1947)

TERRELL George Butler , a Representative from Texas; born in Alto, Cherokee County, Tex., December 5, 1862; attended the public schools, Sam Houston Teachers' College, Huntsville, Tex., and Baylor…

Charles Lacy SOUTH, Congress, TX (1892-1965)

SOUTH Charles Lacy , A Representative from Texas; born on a farm near Damascus, Washington County, Va., July 22, 1892; moved with his parents to Callahan County, Tex., in 1898 and to Coleman County…