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Amory Lovins
Amory Bloch Lovins is an American physicist, environmental scientist, writer, and Chairman/Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute.
Amory Bloch Lovins is an American physicist, environmental scientist, writer, and Chairman/Chief Scientist of the Rocky Mountain Institute.
Annie Baker
Annie Baker is an American playwright.
Annie Baker is an American playwright.
Augusten Burroughs
Augusten Xon Burroughs (born October 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American writer known for his New York Times bestselling memoir Running with Scissors (2002).
Augusten Xon Burroughs (born October 23, 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American writer known for his New York Times bestselling memoir Running with Scissors (2002).
Benjamin Nugent
Benjamin Nugent is an American writer, best known for the book American Nerd: The Story of My People.
Benjamin Nugent is an American writer, best known for the book American Nerd: The Story of My People.
Carl R. Fellers
Carl R. Fellers (1893 - 1960) was an American food scientist and microbiologist who was involved in the pasteurization of dried foods and canning Atlantic blue crab.
Carl R. Fellers (1893 - 1960) was an American food scientist and microbiologist who was involved in the pasteurization of dried foods and canning Atlantic blue crab.
Catherine Coleman
Catherine Grace "Cady" Coleman (born December 14, 1960) is an American chemist, a former United States Air Force officer, and a current NASA astronaut.
Catherine Grace "Cady" Coleman (born December 14, 1960) is an American chemist, a former United States Air Force officer, and a current NASA astronaut.
Charles Henry Hitchcock
Charles Henry Hitchcock (1836–1919) was an American geologist.
Charles Henry Hitchcock (1836–1919) was an American geologist.
Charles Wister Groff
Charles Wister Groff (May 14, 1898, New Haven, Connecticut – October 25, 1987) was a renowned southern California real estate developer and philanthropist.
Charles Wister Groff (May 14, 1898, New Haven, Connecticut – October 25, 1987) was a renowned southern California real estate developer and philanthropist.
Cylin Busby
Cylin Busby is a middle-grade and young adult book author, best known for her memoir, The Year We Disappeared.
Cylin Busby is a middle-grade and young adult book author, best known for her memoir, The Year We Disappeared.
Edward Dickinson
Edward Dickinson was an American politician from Massachusetts.
Edward Dickinson was an American politician from Massachusetts.
Ellen Moran
Ellen Moran resigned from the position of White House Communications Director less than 100 days into the Barack Obama administration to become Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Ellen Moran resigned from the position of White House Communications Director less than 100 days into the Barack Obama administration to become Chief of Staff to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
Eugene Field
Eugene Field, Sr. was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays.
Eugene Field, Sr. was an American writer, best known for his children's poetry and humorous essays.
Frederick C. Tillis
Frederick Charles Tillis, PhD, is an American composer, jazz saxophonist, poet, and music educator at the collegiate level.
Frederick Charles Tillis, PhD, is an American composer, jazz saxophonist, poet, and music educator at the collegiate level.
George Lessey
George Lessey was an American actor and director of the silent era.
George Lessey was an American actor and director of the silent era.
George N. Parks
George Nathan Parks was the director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1977 until his sudden death in 2010.
George Nathan Parks was the director of the University of Massachusetts Minuteman Marching Band the University of Massachusetts Amherst from 1977 until his sudden death in 2010.
Gideon Lee
Gideon Lee (April 27, 1778 August 21, 1841) was an American politician who was Mayor of New York and United States Representative from New York.
Gideon Lee (April 27, 1778 August 21, 1841) was an American politician who was Mayor of New York and United States Representative from New York.
Guy Livingston
Gideon E. "Guy" Livingston was an American food scientist who was responsible for founding Phi Tau Sigma at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Gideon E. "Guy" Livingston was an American food scientist who was responsible for founding Phi Tau Sigma at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Helen Hunt Jackson
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske (October 18, 1830 – August 12, 1885), was a United States writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by th...
Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske (October 18, 1830 – August 12, 1885), was a United States writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by th...
Helen Palmer Geisel
Helen Palmer Geisel was an American children's author.
Helen Palmer Geisel was an American children's author.
Henry W. Strong
Henry Wright Strong was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Henry Wright Strong was an American lawyer and politician from New York.
Holly Black
Holly Black née Riggenbach (born November 10, 1971) is an American writer and editor, best known for writing The Spiderwick Chronicles, a series of children's fantasy books she cre...
Holly Black née Riggenbach (born November 10, 1971) is an American writer and editor, best known for writing The Spiderwick Chronicles, a series of children's fantasy books she cre...
Hubert Lyman Clark
Hubert Lyman Clark, Ph. D. (January 9, 1870 – July 31, 1947) was an American zoologist.
Hubert Lyman Clark, Ph. D. (January 9, 1870 – July 31, 1947) was an American zoologist.
J Mascis
J Mascis is an American musician, best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Dinosaur Jr.
J Mascis is an American musician, best known as the singer, guitarist and songwriter for Dinosaur Jr.
James Ihedigbo
James Ugochu Ihedigbo is an American football safety who is a free agent of the National Football League.
James Ugochu Ihedigbo is an American football safety who is a free agent of the National Football League.
John Elder Robison
John Elder Robison is the author of the 2007 memoir Look Me in the Eye, detailing his life living with Asperger syndrome.
John Elder Robison is the author of the 2007 memoir Look Me in the Eye, detailing his life living with Asperger syndrome.
John Henry (catcher)
John Park Henry (December 26, 1889 – November 24, 1941) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between the and seasons.
John Park Henry (December 26, 1889 – November 24, 1941) was a catcher in Major League Baseball who played for two different teams between the and seasons.
Keith Rockel
Keith Rockel is a former American mixed martial arts fighter.
Keith Rockel is a former American mixed martial arts fighter.
Lavinia Norcross Dickinson
Lavinia Norcross Dickinson (February 28, 1833 – August 31, 1899) was the younger sister of famed American poet, Emily Dickinson.
Lavinia Norcross Dickinson (February 28, 1833 – August 31, 1899) was the younger sister of famed American poet, Emily Dickinson.
Martin Russell Thayer
Martin Russell Thayer was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Martin Russell Thayer was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
Mary Heaton Vorse
Mary Heaton Vorse or Mary Heaton Vorse O'Brien (1874–1966) was an American journalist, labor activist, and novelist.
Mary Heaton Vorse or Mary Heaton Vorse O'Brien (1874–1966) was an American journalist, labor activist, and novelist.
Noah Webster
Noah Webster, Jr. (October 16, 1758 – May 28, 1843), was a lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author.
Noah Webster, Jr. (October 16, 1758 – May 28, 1843), was a lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author.
Osmyn Baker
Osmyn Baker (May 18, 1800 – February 9, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Osmyn Baker (May 18, 1800 – February 9, 1875) was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.
Paul Nitze
Paul Henry Nitze (January 16, 1907 – October 19, 2004) was a high-ranking United States government official who helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidentia...
Paul Henry Nitze (January 16, 1907 – October 19, 2004) was a high-ranking United States government official who helped shape Cold War defense policy over the course of numerous presidentia...
Ray Stannard Baker
Ray Stannard Baker, also known by his pen name David Grayson, was an American journalist and author born in Lansing, Michigan.
Ray Stannard Baker, also known by his pen name David Grayson, was an American journalist and author born in Lansing, Michigan.
Sarah Dreher
Sarah Dreher was an American lesbian novelist and playwright, and best known for her award-winning lesbian mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Stoner McTavish.
Sarah Dreher was an American lesbian novelist and playwright, and best known for her award-winning lesbian mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Stoner McTavish.
Steve Porter (producer)
Steve Porter (born c. 1978) is a music video producer, remixer and DJ originally from Amherst, Massachusetts.
Steve Porter (born c. 1978) is a music video producer, remixer and DJ originally from Amherst, Massachusetts.
Stuart Symington
William Stuart Symington was a businessman and political figure from Missouri.
William Stuart Symington was a businessman and political figure from Missouri.
Thomas B. Coburn
Dr. Thomas B. Coburn is a Religious scholar and a former president of Naropa University, serving 2003-09.
Dr. Thomas B. Coburn is a Religious scholar and a former president of Naropa University, serving 2003-09.
Ulysses Grant Groff
Ulysses Grant Groff (29 October 1865 - 15 October 1950) was a large landowner and philanthropist noted for substantial donations to the City of Amherst, Massachusetts and to Amherst College.
Ulysses Grant Groff (29 October 1865 - 15 October 1950) was a large landowner and philanthropist noted for substantial donations to the City of Amherst, Massachusetts and to Amherst College.
Uma Thurman
Uma Karuna Thurman is an American actress and model.
Uma Karuna Thurman is an American actress and model.
Vic Fusia
Victor "Vic" M. Fusia (1915 – January 18, 1991) was an American football player and coach.
Victor "Vic" M. Fusia (1915 – January 18, 1991) was an American football player and coach.
William Austin Dickinson
William Austin Dickinson (April 16, 1829 – August 16, 1895) was an American lawyer.
William Austin Dickinson (April 16, 1829 – August 16, 1895) was an American lawyer.
William Henry Harrison Stowell
William Henry Harrison Stowell (July 26, 1840 – April 27, 1922) was a nineteenth century congressman, merchant and industrialist from Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
William Henry Harrison Stowell (July 26, 1840 – April 27, 1922) was a nineteenth century congressman, merchant and industrialist from Virginia, Vermont, Massachusetts, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Zoe Weizenbaum
Zoë Weizenbaum is an American former actress.
Zoë Weizenbaum is an American former actress.