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Lester HOLTZMAN, Congress, NY (1913-2002)

HOLTZMAN Lester , a Representative from New York; born in New York City, June 1, 1913; attended the public schools; graduated from St. John's Prelaw School; LL.B., St. John's Law School,…

Lester Lionel WOLFF, Congress, NY (1919)

WOLFF Lester Lionel , a Representative from New York; born in New York City January 4, 1919; attended the public schools of New York City; student at New York University; lecturer at New York…

Getz, Stan

(Encyclopedia) Getz, Stan, 1927–91, American jazz tenor saxophonist, b. Philadelphia, as Stanley Gayetsky. As a mature musician he was especially known for his “cool” jazz style. He began playing as…

Henderson, Richard, American colonizer in Kentucky

(Encyclopedia) Henderson, Richard, 1735–85, American colonizer in Kentucky, b. Hanover co., Va. An associate justice of the North Carolina superior court (1769–73), Henderson was long interested in…

St. Laurent, Louis Stephen

(Encyclopedia) St. Laurent, Louis StephenSt. Laurent, Louis StephensăN lôräNˈ [key], 1882–1973, Canadian political leader. A well-known lawyer, he entered (1941) political life as minister of justice…

Lester Jesse DICKINSON, Congress, IA (1873-1968)

Senate Years of Service: 1931-1937 Party: Republican DICKINSON Lester Jesse , a Representative and a Senator from Iowa; born in Derby, Lucas County, Iowa, October 29, 1873; attended the public…

Donald Lester JACKSON, Congress, CA (1910-1981)

JACKSON Donald Lester , a Representative from California; born in Ipswich, Edmunds County, S.Dak., January 23, 1910; attended the public schools of South Dakota and California; served as a private…

Lester Roland JOHNSON, Congress, WI (1901-1975)

JOHNSON Lester Roland , a Representative from Wisconsin; born in Brandon, Fond du Lac County, Wis., June 16, 1901; attended the public schools and Lawrence College, 1919-1921; graduated from the…

Lucien Lester AINSWORTH, Congress, IA (1831-1902)

AINSWORTH Lucien Lester , a Representative from Iowa; born in New Woodstock, Madison County, N.Y., June 21, 1831; attended the public schools, and the Oneida Conference Seminary, Cazenovia, N.Y.;…

Frank Lester GREENE, Congress, VT (1870-1930)

Senate Years of Service: 1923-1930 Party: Republican GREENE Frank Lester , a Representative and a Senator from Vermont; born in St. Albans, Franklin County, Vt., February 10, 1870; attended the…