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Wilson, August

(Encyclopedia) Wilson, August, 1945–2005, American playwright and poet, b. Pittsburgh as Frederick August Kittel, Jr. Largely self-educated, Wilson first attracted wide critical attention with his…

Harry Luther GANDY, Congress, SD (1881-1957)

GANDY Harry Luther , a Representative from South Dakota; born in Churubusco, Whitley County, Ind., August 13, 1881; attended the public schools; was graduated from Tri-State College, Angola, Ind…

South Houston

(Encyclopedia) South Houston, city (1990 pop. 14,207), Harris co., SE Tex., an industrial suburb of Houston; inc. 1911. Manufactures include transportation equipment, machinery, and asphalt.

Wilson, Don

radio and TV announcerBirthplace: Lincoln, Neb.Born: 1900Died: 1982

Wilson, Flip

(Clerow Wilson) comedianBirthplace: Jersey City, N.J.Born: 1933Died: 1998

Wilson, Marie

actressBirthplace: Anaheim, Calif.Born: 1916Died: 1972

August Wilson

Name at birth: Frederick August KittelAugust Wilson was an influential 20th-century playwright and the most prominent African American of that craft. Though he lived much of his adult life in St.…

Dennis Wilson

Dennis Wilson was the drummer for The Beach Boys, the pop band which ranked with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones among the biggest music acts of the 1960s. The group included Dennis Wilson, his…