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Wistar, Isaac Jones
(Encyclopedia) Wistar, Isaac Jones, 1827–1905, American financier, b. Philadelphia; great-nephew of Caspar Wistar. His early manhood was spent adventurously in the West as a muleteer, trapper, and…Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Awards
Black Caucus of the American Library Association Literary Awards from fiction to outstanding contribution to publishing citation. 2014 1st Novelist…Gravelot, Hubert
(Encyclopedia) Gravelot, HubertGravelot, Hubertübĕrˈ grävlōˈ [key], 1699–1772, French engraver. Gravelot was instrumental in introducing the French rococo pictorial tradition to England. The books he…Dudley, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Dudley, Thomas, 1576–1653, colonial governor of Massachusetts, b. England. As a young man he served as a clerk and later as steward to the earl of Lincoln. In 1630 he emigrated to…Lions International
(Encyclopedia) Lions International, organization of business and professional people, founded (1917) by Melvin Jones. The International Association of Lions Clubs (popularly known as Lions…Whitehall, street, London, England
(Encyclopedia) Whitehall, street in Westminster borough, London, England. Because of the many British government offices on the street, Whitehall has become a synonym for the government. The name…1949 College Basketball Recap
Final AP Top 10Other NCAA & NIT Tournament TeamsMajor Conference ChampionsNCAA Tournament (8 teams)NIT Tournament (12 teams)Player of the YearConsensus All-America With four-fifths of the…Ted Jones 2000 Deaths
Ted JonesAge: 90 boat designer whose work revolutionized hydroplane racing; designed six national championship boats, including Slo-Mo-Shun IV; won American Power Boat Association Gold Cup in…Samuel Milton Jones Biography
Samuel Milton Jonesinventor, manufacturer, reformerBorn: 8/3/1846Birthplace: Carnarvonshire, Wales Jones began working in the oil fields of Ohio and Pennsylvania when he was only 10 years old…Curtis Jones 1998 Deaths
Curtis JonesAge: 55 Missouri assistant football coach and father of the team's starting quarterback; played two seasons for Missouri (1966-67) before spending three seasons in the NFL with…Trending
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