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The Congress of Women: Woman's Place in Letters

by Mrs. Annie Nathan Meyer An African ExpeditionCookeryWoman's Place in Letters Annie Nathan Meyer was born in New York City, 1867. Her parents were Robert Weeks Nathan and Annie Florence…

James GARLAND, Congress, VA (1791-1885)

GARLAND James , a Representative from Virginia; born at Ivy Depot, Albemarle County, Va., June 6, 1791; pursued preparatory studies; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in…

ornament, in architecture

(Encyclopedia) ornament, in architecture, decorative detail enhancing structures. Structural ornament, an integral part of the framework, includes the shaping and placement of the buttress, cornice,…

Fontane, Theodor

(Encyclopedia) Fontane, TheodorFontane, Theodortāˈōdôr fôntäˈnə [key], 1819–98, German writer. Although he is primarily important as a novelist, he did not begin to write fiction until he was almost…

Augustus Hill GARLAND, Congress, AR (1832-1899)

Senate Years of Service: 1877-1885 Party: Democrat GARLAND Augustus Hill , a Senator from Arkansas; born in Tipton County, Tenn., June 11, 1832; moved with his parents to Hempstead County, Ark., in…

David Shepherd GARLAND, Congress, VA (1769-1841)

GARLAND David Shepherd , a Representative from Virginia; born near New Glasgow (now Clifford), Amherst County, Va., September 27, 1769; pursued an academic course; studied law; was admitted to…

Mahlon Morris GARLAND, Congress, PA (1856-1920)

GARLAND Mahlon Morris , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Pittsburgh, Pa., May 4, 1856; moved with his parents to Alexandria, Huntingdon County, Pa.; attended the common schools;…

Peter Adams GARLAND, Congress, ME (1923-2005)

GARLAND Peter Adams , a Representative from Maine; born in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass., June 16, 1923; attended Saco public schools, Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, Conn.; graduated from Bowdoin…

Fritz Garland LANHAM, Congress, TX (1880-1965)

LANHAM Fritz Garland , a Representative from Texas; born in Weatherford, Tex., January 3, 1880; attended the public schools of Washington, D.C., and was graduated from Weatherford College,…

Henry Garland DUPRÉ, Congress, LA (1873-1924)

DUPRÉ Henry Garland , a Representative from Louisiana; born in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, La., July 28, 1873; attended the public schools, and was graduated from Tulane University, New Orleans…