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Edith Hurd Biography
Edith Hurd author Hurd introduced young readers to topics ranging from the earth to firemen to whales. She collaborated with her illustrator husband, Clement Hurd, who died in 1988, on more…Brown, Margaret Wise
(Encyclopedia) Brown, Margaret Wise, 1910–52, American children's book author, b. Brooklyn, N.Y., B.A Hollins College, 1932. Continuing her education at the Bureau of Educational Experiments (now the…Piaf, Edith
(Encyclopedia) Piaf, EdithPiaf, Edithpēäfˈ [key], 1915–63, French cabaret singer, born as Edith Giovanna Gassion. She began to sing at 15 in cafés and on the streets of Paris and was soon engaged to…Södergran, Edith Irene
(Encyclopedia) Södergran, Edith IreneSödergran, Edith Irenesöˈdərgrän [key], 1892–1923, Swedish poet, b. St. Petersburg, Russia. Södergran spent most of her adult life in poor health and in isolation…Cavell, Edith
(Encyclopedia) Cavell, EdithCavell, Edithkăvˈəl [key], 1865–1915, English nurse. When World War I broke out, she was head of the nursing staff of the Berkendael Medical Institute in Brussels. In 1915…Notable Women in U.S. Government
Sandra Day O'Connor Biographies ofNotable Women Actresses Adventurers Artists Athletes Businesswomen Comediennes Congresswomen Educators and Scholars Fashion Designers…Theodore Clement Steele Biography
Theodore Clement SteeleartistBorn: 9/22/1847Birthplace: Owen County, Ind. Steele was born on a farm, but when he was four years old his family moved to Waveland, Ind., where he attended…Thomas, Edith M
Thomas, Edith M[1854-1925](3)Born at Chatham, Ohio, August 12, 1854. Graduated at the Normal Institute of Geneva, Ohio. Since 1888 she has resided in New York and is a member of the…Brewer's: Edith
called the Maid of Lorn (Argyleshire), was about to be married to Lord Ronald, when Robert, Edward, and Isabel Bruce, tempest-tossed, sought shelter at the castle. Edith's brother…Edith Flanigen
Edith FlanigenBorn: 1929 Molecular Sieves. A pioneer in silicate and molecular sieve chemistry, Flanigen invented or co-invented over 200 synthetic materials. Her work with zeolite Y made oil…Trending
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