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Simms, William Gilmore

(Encyclopedia) Simms, William Gilmore, 1806–70, American novelist, b. Charleston, S.C. He wrote prolifically, both prose and poetry, but it is for his historical romances about his own state that he…

William Walton KITCHIN, Congress, NC (1866-1924)

KITCHIN William Walton , a Representative from North Carolina; born near Scotland Neck, Halifax County, N.C., October 9, 1866; attended private schools and Vine Hill Academy; was graduated from…

Robert Walton MOORE, Congress, VA (1859-1941)

MOORE Robert Walton , a Representative from Virginia; born in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Va., February 6, 1859; attended the Episcopal High School near Alexandria, Va., and the University of…

Lucian Walton PARRISH, Congress, TX (1878-1922)

PARRISH Lucian Walton , a Representative from Texas; born in Sister Grove, near Van Alstyne, Grayson County, Tex., January 10, 1878; moved with his parents to Clay County in 1887 and settled near…

Ira Walton DREW, Congress, PA (1878-1972)

DREW Ira Walton , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Hardwick, Caledonia County, Vt., August 31, 1878; attended the public schools and Hardwick Academy; apprenticed as a printer,…

William Walton GRIEST, Congress, PA (1858-1929)

GRIEST William Walton , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born in Christiana, Lancaster County, Pa., September 22, 1858; attended the common schools and was graduated from the Millersville…

Charles Wesley WALTON, Congress, ME (1819-1900)

WALTON Charles Wesley , a Representative from Maine; born in Mexico, Oxford County, Maine, December 9, 1819; attended the common schools and was instructed at home and by private tutors; studied…

Eliakim Persons WALTON, Congress, VT (1812-1890)

WALTON Eliakim Persons , a Representative from Vermont; born in Montpelier, Vt., February 17, 1812; attended the common schools; apprenticed to a printer; studied law, but did not practice;…

William Bell WALTON, Congress, NM (1871-1939)

WALTON William Bell , a Representative from New Mexico; born in Altoona, Blair County, Pa., January 23, 1871; attended the public schools and South Jersey Institute, Bridgeton, N.J.; moved to New…

environmentalism

(Encyclopedia) environmentalism, movement to protect the quality and continuity of life through conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and control of land use. The philosophical…