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Alex Cosmidis
Alex N. Cosmidis (born September 22, 1928, at Fayetteville, North Carolina) is an American professional baseball scout.
Alex N. Cosmidis (born September 22, 1928, at Fayetteville, North Carolina) is an American professional baseball scout.
Alfred Augustus Stockton
Alfred Augustus Stockton, Ph.D, LL.D (November 2, 1842 – March 15, 1907) was a Canadian lawyer, professor, politician, and writer.
Alfred Augustus Stockton, Ph.D, LL.D (November 2, 1842 – March 15, 1907) was a Canadian lawyer, professor, politician, and writer.
Arthur Hall Smith
Arthur Hall Smith is an American painter.
Arthur Hall Smith is an American painter.
Arthur Naparstek
Dr. Arthur J. Naparstek was a professor of social work and Dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Arthur J. Naparstek was a professor of social work and Dean of the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Benjamin F. Funk
Benjamin Franklin Funk (October 17, 1838 - February 14, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Frank Hamilton Funk.
Benjamin Franklin Funk (October 17, 1838 - February 14, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, father of Frank Hamilton Funk.
Bill Brady (Illinois politician)
William E. "Bill" Brady, Jr. (born May 15, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 44th Legislative District since his appointment in May 2002.
William E. "Bill" Brady, Jr. (born May 15, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 44th Legislative District since his appointment in May 2002.
Bill Brady (politician)
William E. "Bill" Brady, Jr. (born May 15, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 44th Legislative District since his appointment in May 2002.
William E. "Bill" Brady, Jr. (born May 15, 1961) is a Republican member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 44th Legislative District since his appointment in May 2002.
Charles "Buffalo" Jones
Charles Jesse Jones, known as Buffalo Jones, was an American frontiersman, farmer, rancher, hunter, and conservationist who cofounded Garden City, Kansas.
Charles Jesse Jones, known as Buffalo Jones, was an American frontiersman, farmer, rancher, hunter, and conservationist who cofounded Garden City, Kansas.
Charles A. Karch
Charles Adam Karch was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles Adam Karch was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Charles Christopher Adams
Charles Christopher Adams was an American zoologist, born at Clinton, Illinois on July 23, 1873, and educated at Illinois Wesleyan University, Harvard, and the University of Chicago.
Charles Christopher Adams was an American zoologist, born at Clinton, Illinois on July 23, 1873, and educated at Illinois Wesleyan University, Harvard, and the University of Chicago.
Dawn Upshaw
Dawn Upshaw is an American soprano described as "one of the most consequential performers of our time" by the Los Angeles Times.
Dawn Upshaw is an American soprano described as "one of the most consequential performers of our time" by the Los Angeles Times.
Demetria Kalodimos
Demetria Kalodimos is an Emmy Award-winning anchorperson for WSMV-TV, an NBC affiliate based in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Demetria Kalodimos is an Emmy Award-winning anchorperson for WSMV-TV, an NBC affiliate based in Nashville in the U.S. state of Tennessee.
Denny Matthews
Dennis G. "Denny" Matthews (born November 14, 1942) is an American sportscaster, best known as a play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals since the team's inception in.
Dennis G. "Denny" Matthews (born November 14, 1942) is an American sportscaster, best known as a play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals since the team's inception in.
Doug Rader
Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois), nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, wi...
Douglas Lee Rader (born July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois), nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, wi...
Edgar Dewitt Jones
Edgar Dewitt Jones (1876–1956) was an American clergyman, ecumenist, and author, born December 5, 1876 at Hearne, Tex., and educated at Transylvania University where he was a member of the Alpha...
Edgar Dewitt Jones (1876–1956) was an American clergyman, ecumenist, and author, born December 5, 1876 at Hearne, Tex., and educated at Transylvania University where he was a member of the Alpha...
Edward B. Rust, Jr.
Edward B. Rust Jr. is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, Illinois.
Edward B. Rust Jr. is chairman of the board and chief executive officer of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, Bloomington, Illinois.
Elizabeth Wood (executive)
Elizabeth Wood (1899-1993) was the first Executive Director of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Elizabeth Wood (1899-1993) was the first Executive Director of the Chicago Housing Authority.
Elmo Scott Watson
Elmo Scott Watson was an American journalist and college professor, whose longest educational stint was at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
Elmo Scott Watson was an American journalist and college professor, whose longest educational stint was at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.
Frankie Faison
Frankie Russel Faison (born June 10, 1949), often credited as Frankie R. Faison, is an American actor.
Frankie Russel Faison (born June 10, 1949), often credited as Frankie R. Faison, is an American actor.
George L. Fox
George L. Fox (March 15, 1900 - February 3, 1943) was a Methodist minister and a lieutenant in the United States Army.
George L. Fox (March 15, 1900 - February 3, 1943) was a Methodist minister and a lieutenant in the United States Army.
George W. English
George Washington English, Sr. (May 9, 1866, - July 1941) was a United States federal judge.
George Washington English, Sr. (May 9, 1866, - July 1941) was a United States federal judge.
George W. Lilley
George W. Lilley (February 9, 1850- June 8, 1904) was an American academic, professor of mathematics, and the first president of two American universities, today known as South Dakota State Univ...
George W. Lilley (February 9, 1850- June 8, 1904) was an American academic, professor of mathematics, and the first president of two American universities, today known as South Dakota State Univ...
Glen Gray
Glen Gray Knoblauch, better known as Glen Gray, (June 7, 1900 – August 23, 1963, Plymouth, Massachusetts) was a jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra.
Glen Gray Knoblauch, better known as Glen Gray, (June 7, 1900 – August 23, 1963, Plymouth, Massachusetts) was a jazz saxophonist and leader of the Casa Loma Orchestra.
Grace Raymond Hebard
Grace Raymond Hebard gained prominence as a Wyoming historian, suffragist, pioneering scholar, prolific writer, political economist and noted University of Wyoming educator.
Grace Raymond Hebard gained prominence as a Wyoming historian, suffragist, pioneering scholar, prolific writer, political economist and noted University of Wyoming educator.
Harold Hodge
Harold Carpenter Hodge (1904 – 1990) was a well-known toxicologist who published close to 300 papers and 5 books.
Harold Carpenter Hodge (1904 – 1990) was a well-known toxicologist who published close to 300 papers and 5 books.
Herb Siegert
Herbert Frank Siegert (January 10, 1924 – September 26, 2008) was an American football guard and linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Herbert Frank Siegert (January 10, 1924 – September 26, 2008) was an American football guard and linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Homer W. Hall
Homer William Hall (July 22, 1870 - September 22, 1954) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Homer William Hall (July 22, 1870 - September 22, 1954) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
J. Bradley Burzynski
J. Bradley Burzynski is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 35th district since 1993.
J. Bradley Burzynski is a Republican Illinois State Senator, representing the 35th district since 1993.
Jack Sikma
Jack Wayne Sikma (born November 14, 1955, in Kankakee, Illinois) is a retired American NBA basketball center.
Jack Wayne Sikma (born November 14, 1955, in Kankakee, Illinois) is a retired American NBA basketball center.
James E. Talmage
James Edward Talmage (September 21, 1862 – July 27, 1933) born in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...
James Edward Talmage (September 21, 1862 – July 27, 1933) born in Hungerford, Berkshire, England, was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-...
James Fulkerson
James Fulkerson (born July 2, 1945, Streator, Illinois) is an American composer, now living in The Netherlands, of mostly stage, orchestral, chamber, vocal, piano, electroacoustic, and multimedi...
James Fulkerson (born July 2, 1945, Streator, Illinois) is an American composer, now living in The Netherlands, of mostly stage, orchestral, chamber, vocal, piano, electroacoustic, and multimedi...
Jim Molinari
James Molinari (born December 26, 1954) is an American basketball coach.
James Molinari (born December 26, 1954) is an American basketball coach.
John Allen Sterling
John Allen Sterling was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.
John Allen Sterling was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, and brother of Thomas Sterling.
John E. Cribbet
John E. Cribbet was a well-known legal scholar, dean of the University of Illinois College of Law, and chancellor of the University of Illinois.
John E. Cribbet was a well-known legal scholar, dean of the University of Illinois College of Law, and chancellor of the University of Illinois.
John F. Melby
John Fremont Melby was a United States diplomat, who served in Russia from 1943 to 1945 and in China from 1945 to 1948.
John Fremont Melby was a United States diplomat, who served in Russia from 1943 to 1945 and in China from 1945 to 1948.
Joseph Crane Hartzell
Joseph Crane Hartzell 1 June 1842 – 6 September 1929) was an American Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church who served in the United States and in Africa.
Joseph Crane Hartzell 1 June 1842 – 6 September 1929) was an American Missionary Bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church who served in the United States and in Africa.
Larry Shue
Larry Shue was an American playwright and actor, best known for writing two often-performed farces, The Nerd and The Foreigner.
Larry Shue was an American playwright and actor, best known for writing two often-performed farces, The Nerd and The Foreigner.
Leslie C. Arends
Leslie Cornelius Arends (September 27, 1895 – July 17, 1985) was a Republican statesman from Illinois.
Leslie Cornelius Arends (September 27, 1895 – July 17, 1985) was a Republican statesman from Illinois.
Lewis Henry Haney
Lewis Henry Haney (March 30, 1882–July 1, 1969) was a conservative American economist,, professor, and economic columnist.
Lewis Henry Haney (March 30, 1882–July 1, 1969) was a conservative American economist,, professor, and economic columnist.
Lindley H. Hadley
Lindley Hoag Hadley (June 19, 1861 - November 1, 1948) was a U.S. Representative from Washington.
Lindley Hoag Hadley (June 19, 1861 - November 1, 1948) was a U.S. Representative from Washington.
Louis Fitzhenry
Louis Fitzhenry (June 13, 1870 - November 18, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Louis Fitzhenry (June 13, 1870 - November 18, 1935) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
Mick Ewing
Mick Ewing (born April 7, 1920) is a former American football coach in the United States.
Mick Ewing (born April 7, 1920) is a former American football coach in the United States.
Paul Rhymer
Paul Mills Rhymer was a United States scriptwriter and humorist best known as the creator of radio's long-run Vic and Sade series.
Paul Mills Rhymer was a United States scriptwriter and humorist best known as the creator of radio's long-run Vic and Sade series.
Phill Wilson
Phill Wilson (born April 22, 1956) founded the Black AIDS Institute in 1999 and is a prominent African-American HIV/AIDS activist.
Phill Wilson (born April 22, 1956) founded the Black AIDS Institute in 1999 and is a prominent African-American HIV/AIDS activist.
Ralph C. Smedley
Ralph C. Smedley (February 22, 1878 – September 11, 1965) was the founder of Toastmasters International, an international speaking organization with more than 235,000 members in 106 countries an...
Ralph C. Smedley (February 22, 1878 – September 11, 1965) was the founder of Toastmasters International, an international speaking organization with more than 235,000 members in 106 countries an...
Robert B. Duncan
Robert Blackford Duncan was an American politician from the state of Oregon.
Robert Blackford Duncan was an American politician from the state of Oregon.
Sandra Steingraber
Sandra Steingraber (born 1959) is an American biologist, author, and cancer survivor in the tradition of Rachel Carson.
Sandra Steingraber (born 1959) is an American biologist, author, and cancer survivor in the tradition of Rachel Carson.
Scott Anderson (physicist)
Scott Anderson (June 26, 1913 – October 1, 2006) was the founder of Anderson Physics Laboratory in Urbana, Illinois (the predecessor of APL Engineered Materials), a leading provider of metal hal...
Scott Anderson (June 26, 1913 – October 1, 2006) was the founder of Anderson Physics Laboratory in Urbana, Illinois (the predecessor of APL Engineered Materials), a leading provider of metal hal...
Steve Yoder
Steve Yoder is an American former college basketball coach and is currently a scout with the NBA's New York Knicks.
Steve Yoder is an American former college basketball coach and is currently a scout with the NBA's New York Knicks.
William Duell
George William Duell was an American actor and singer.
George William Duell was an American actor and singer.
William R. Roy
William Robert Roy, also known as Bill Roy, is a former United States Representative from Kansas, a retired phyisician, and a columnist for The Topeka Capital-Journal.
William Robert Roy, also known as Bill Roy, is a former United States Representative from Kansas, a retired phyisician, and a columnist for The Topeka Capital-Journal.
Woodson R. Oglesby
Woodson Ratcliffe Oglesby (February 9, 1867 - April 30, 1955) was a U.S. Representative from New York, cousin of Richard James Oglesby.
Woodson Ratcliffe Oglesby (February 9, 1867 - April 30, 1955) was a U.S. Representative from New York, cousin of Richard James Oglesby.