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(Encyclopedia) window, in architecture, the casement or sash, fitted with glass, which closes an opening in the wall of a structure without excluding light and air. It may have a square, round, or…

John Watson LAWRENCE, Congress, NY (1800-1888)

LAWRENCE John Watson , a Representative from New York; born in Flushing, N.Y., August 19, 1800; attended the local schools; engaged as a mercantile clerk; president of the village of Flushing 1835…

boat

(Encyclopedia) boat, small, open nautical vessel propelled by sail, oar, pole, paddle, or motor. The use of the term boat for larger vessels, although common, is somewhat improper, but the line…

Frederic STORM, Congress, NY (1844-1935)

STORM Frederic , a Representative from New York; born in Alsace, France, July 2, 1844; immigrated to the United States in 1846 with his parents, who settled in New York City; attended the public…

William Weightman VALK, Congress, NY (1806-1879)

VALK William Weightman , a Representative from New York; born in Charleston, S.C., October 12, 1806; attended the local school and was graduated from the University of South Carolina at Columbia…

Lemuel Ely QUIGG, Congress, NY (1863-1919)

QUIGG Lemuel Ely , a Representative from New York; born near Chestertown, Kent County, Md., on February 12, 1863; attended the public schools of Wilmington, Del.; moved to New York City in 1880…

James A. ROE, Congress, NY (1896-1967)

ROE James A. , a Representative from New York; born in Flushing, Queens County, N.Y., July 9, 1896; attended the public and parochial schools; studied law, engineering, and accounting; was…

Wayne Levere HAYS, Congress, OH (1911-1989)

HAYS Wayne Levere , a Representative from Ohio; born in Bannock, Belmont County, Ohio, May 13, 1911; attended the public schools of Bannock and St. Clairsville, Ohio; was graduated from Ohio State…

Walt Whitman: Spontaneous Me

Spontaneous MeSpontaneous me, Nature, The loving day, the mounting sun, the friend I am happy with, The arm of my friend hanging idly over my shoulder, The hillside whiten'd with blossoms of…