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O'Connor, Flannery
(Encyclopedia) O'Connor, Flannery (Mary Flannery O'Connor), 1925–64, American author, b. Savannah, Ga., grad. Women's College of Georgia (A.B., 1945), Iowa State Univ. (M.F.A., 1947). As a writer, O'…Commager, Henry Steele
(Encyclopedia) Commager, Henry SteeleCommager, Henry Steelekŏmˈĭjər [key], 1902–98, American historian, b. Pittsburgh, Pa. He received his Ph.D. from the Univ. of Chicago in 1928 and taught history…Gray, Asa
(Encyclopedia) Gray, Asa, 1810–88, one of America's leading botanists and taxonomists, b. Oneida co., N.Y. As professor of natural history at Harvard from 1842, he was the teacher of many eminent…Television Hall of Fame
Each year, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences inducts up to seven people or programs to the Television Hall of Fame. Here are the past…Chick Hearn 2002 Deaths
Chick HearnAge: 85 Los Angeles Lakers broadcaster, whose play-by-play announcing told the story of nine NBA championships and was revered by generations of Southern California sports fans;…Alexandra Danilova Biography
Alexandra Danilova ballerina, teacher An internationally recognized, versatile dancer known for her grace, intensity and glamour. Danilova's professional career began in 1911 when she joined…Woody Harrelson Biography
Woody HarrelsonactorBorn: 7/23/1961Birthplace: Midland, Texas Actor whose talent for playing the simple-minded bartender Woody Boyd in Cheers (1985–93) masked his capability for taking on deeper,…Jung, Carl Gustav
(Encyclopedia) Jung, Carl GustavJung, Carl Gustavkärl g&oobreve;sˈtäf y&oobreve;ng [key], 1875–1961, Swiss psychiatrist, founder of analytical psychology. The son of a country pastor, he…Fuller, Margaret
(Encyclopedia) Fuller, Margaret, 1810–50, American writer, lecturer, and public intellectual, b. Cambridgeport (now part of Cambridge), Mass. She was one of the most influential personalities in the…Hoxie, Robert Franklin
(Encyclopedia) Hoxie, Robert FranklinHoxie, Robert Franklinhŏkˈsē [key], 1868–1916, American economist, b. Edmeston, W of Cooperstown, N.Y., Ph.D. Univ. of Chicago, 1905. He taught at the Univ. of…Trending
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