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Ahrre Maros
Ahrre Maros, sometimes Arpie Maros, is a Hungarian American coffee entrepreneur based in Westfield, New Jersey who is notable for managing two widely attended concert series in the norther...
Ahrre Maros, sometimes Arpie Maros, is a Hungarian American coffee entrepreneur based in Westfield, New Jersey who is notable for managing two widely attended concert series in the norther...
Alan Louis Eggers
Alan Louis Eggers (November 2, 1895-October 3, 1968) was a sergeant in the United States Army during World War I. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in combat near Le Catelet,...
Alan Louis Eggers (November 2, 1895-October 3, 1968) was a sergeant in the United States Army during World War I. He received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in combat near Le Catelet,...
Anthony Comstock
Anthony Comstock (March 7, 1844 – September 21, 1915) was a United States Postal Inspector and politician dedicated to ideas of Victorian morality.
Anthony Comstock (March 7, 1844 – September 21, 1915) was a United States Postal Inspector and politician dedicated to ideas of Victorian morality.
Arthur K. Watson
Arthur Kittredge Watson served as president of IBM World Trade Corporation and United States Ambassador to France.
Arthur Kittredge Watson served as president of IBM World Trade Corporation and United States Ambassador to France.
Arthur Raymond Brooks
Arthur Raymond Brooks (1 November 1895 - 17 July 1991) was a World War I flying ace of the United States Army Air Service credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft.
Arthur Raymond Brooks (1 November 1895 - 17 July 1991) was a World War I flying ace of the United States Army Air Service credited with shooting down six enemy aircraft.
Brian Edwards (soccer)
Brian Edwards is an American soccer player currently playing for Degerfors IF.
Brian Edwards is an American soccer player currently playing for Degerfors IF.
Capitola Dickerson
Capitola L. Dickerson is a piano instructor in Summit, New Jersey and graduate of the Juilliard School in Manhattan who is notable for teaching several generations of students and who has been h...
Capitola L. Dickerson is a piano instructor in Summit, New Jersey and graduate of the Juilliard School in Manhattan who is notable for teaching several generations of students and who has been h...
Charles Gibson
Charles deWolf "Charlie" Gibson (born March 9, 1943) is a former American broadcast television anchor and journalist.
Charles deWolf "Charlie" Gibson (born March 9, 1943) is a former American broadcast television anchor and journalist.
Charles R. Jackson
Charles Reginald Jackson was an American author, best known for his 1944 novel The Lost Weekend.
Charles Reginald Jackson was an American author, best known for his 1944 novel The Lost Weekend.
Craig Schiffer
Craig Schiffer (born August 25, 1956 in Ohio) is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Americas of Dresdner Kleinwort, based in New York, from 2003 to 2006.
Craig Schiffer (born August 25, 1956 in Ohio) is the former Chief Executive Officer of the Americas of Dresdner Kleinwort, based in New York, from 2003 to 2006.
Daniel Doan
Daniel Doan is best known for his classic hiking books, 50 Hikes in the White Mountains and 50 More Hikes in New Hampshire.
Daniel Doan is best known for his classic hiking books, 50 Hikes in the White Mountains and 50 More Hikes in New Hampshire.
Dave Brown (quarterback)
David Michael Brown (born February 25, 1970 in Summit, New Jersey) is a former professional American football quarterback who played for Duke University and later in the National Football League...
David Michael Brown (born February 25, 1970 in Summit, New Jersey) is a former professional American football quarterback who played for Duke University and later in the National Football League...
David D. Rudolph
David D. Rudolph is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
David D. Rudolph is an American politician from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
David Drake (chef)
David Drake is a prominent chef in New Jersey.
David Drake is a prominent chef in New Jersey.
Dennis Ritchie
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie, was an American computer scientist who "helped shape the digital era."
Dennis MacAlistair Ritchie, was an American computer scientist who "helped shape the digital era."
Edna Guy
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer.
Edna Guy (1907–1982) was an African-American modern dance pioneer.
Eric Munoz
Eric Munoz, M.D., MBA, FACS (October 14, 1947 – March 30, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001, where he represented t...
Eric Munoz, M.D., MBA, FACS (October 14, 1947 – March 30, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician, who served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2001, where he represented t...
Frankie Edgar
Frank James Edgar (born October 16, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.
Frank James Edgar (born October 16, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist, who competes as a lightweight in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is the current UFC Lightweight Champion.
Frederick E. Humphreys
Frederick Erastus Humphreys (September 16, 1883 – January 20, 1941) was one of the original three military pilots trained by the Wright brothers and the first to fly solo.
Frederick Erastus Humphreys (September 16, 1883 – January 20, 1941) was one of the original three military pilots trained by the Wright brothers and the first to fly solo.
Frederick Erastus Humphreys
Frederick Erastus Humphreys (September 16, 1883 – January 20, 1941) was one of the original three military pilots trained by the Wright brothers and the first to fly solo.
Frederick Erastus Humphreys (September 16, 1883 – January 20, 1941) was one of the original three military pilots trained by the Wright brothers and the first to fly solo.
Fritz Buehning
Fritz Buehning (born March 5, 1960, Summit, New Jersey) is a former American tennis player from Short Hills, New Jersey.
Fritz Buehning (born March 5, 1960, Summit, New Jersey) is a former American tennis player from Short Hills, New Jersey.
George Erik Rupp
George Erik Rupp (born September 22, 1942) is an American educator and theologian, the former President of Rice University and later of Columbia University, and president of the International Re...
George Erik Rupp (born September 22, 1942) is an American educator and theologian, the former President of Rice University and later of Columbia University, and president of the International Re...
Hamilton Wright Mabie
Hamilton Wright Mabie, A.M., L.H.D., LL.D. (1846–1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.
Hamilton Wright Mabie, A.M., L.H.D., LL.D. (1846–1916) was an American essayist, editor, critic, and lecturer.
Heidi Neumark
Heidi Neumark (born March 9, 1954) is the author of the book Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx (Beacon Press).
Heidi Neumark (born March 9, 1954) is the author of the book Breathing Space: A Spiritual Journey in the South Bronx (Beacon Press).
Herb Schmidt
Herbert "Herb" Schmidt is a retired American soccer and lacrosse player and coach.
Herbert "Herb" Schmidt is a retired American soccer and lacrosse player and coach.
James Kent
James Kent (July 31, 1763 Fredericksburg, then Dutchess, now Putnam County, New York – December 12, 1847 New York City) was an American jurist and legal scholar.
James Kent (July 31, 1763 Fredericksburg, then Dutchess, now Putnam County, New York – December 12, 1847 New York City) was an American jurist and legal scholar.
James M. Bennett
James M. Bennett is a New Jersey-based nonpartisan activist for FairTax, a tax reform strategy in the United States which would replace the Internal Revenue Service with a tax on consumption.
James M. Bennett is a New Jersey-based nonpartisan activist for FairTax, a tax reform strategy in the United States which would replace the Internal Revenue Service with a tax on consumption.
Jim Cramer
James "Jim" J. Cramer (born February 10, 1955) is an American television personality, a former hedge fund manager, and a best-selling author.
James "Jim" J. Cramer (born February 10, 1955) is an American television personality, a former hedge fund manager, and a best-selling author.
Joe Porter (American football)
Joseph Emanuel Porter (born November 27, 1985 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American football cornerback who is currently on the Practice squad of the Oakland Raiders.
Joseph Emanuel Porter (born November 27, 1985 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American football cornerback who is currently on the Practice squad of the Oakland Raiders.
John Bardeen
John Bardeen was an American physicist and electrical engineer, the only person to have won the Nobel Prize in Physics twice: first in 1956 with William Shockley and Walter Brattain for the inve...
John Bardeen was an American physicist and electrical engineer, the only person to have won the Nobel Prize in Physics twice: first in 1956 with William Shockley and Walter Brattain for the inve...
Jon Corzine
Jon Stevens Corzine is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and of MF Global, and a former American politician, who served as the 54th Governor of New Jersey from 2006 to 2010.
Jon Stevens Corzine is the former CEO of Goldman Sachs and of MF Global, and a former American politician, who served as the 54th Governor of New Jersey from 2006 to 2010.
Kevin C. Fitzpatrick
Kevin C. Fitzpatrick (born January 10, 1966), is a non-fiction writer best known for his research of Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table.
Kevin C. Fitzpatrick (born January 10, 1966), is a non-fiction writer best known for his research of Dorothy Parker and the Algonquin Round Table.
Lawrence Dillon
Lawrence Dillon is an American composer, and currently Composer in Residence at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Lawrence Dillon is an American composer, and currently Composer in Residence at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts.
Lawton C. Johnson
Lawton Corbin Johnson, Jr. (1937 - September 14, 2009) was a New Jersey-based educator and administrator notable for his hard work, devotion to excellence and long term of service at the Summit ...
Lawton Corbin Johnson, Jr. (1937 - September 14, 2009) was a New Jersey-based educator and administrator notable for his hard work, devotion to excellence and long term of service at the Summit ...
Leonard De Paur
Leonard Etienne De Paur (November 18, 1914 – November 7, 1998) was an African American composer, choral director, and arts administrator.
Leonard Etienne De Paur (November 18, 1914 – November 7, 1998) was an African American composer, choral director, and arts administrator.
Levin H. Campbell
Levin Hicks Campbell (born 1927) is an American federal appellate judge, serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston.
Levin Hicks Campbell (born 1927) is an American federal appellate judge, serving on the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Boston.
Marguerite Courtot
Marguerite Gabrielle Courtot (August 20, 1897 – May 28, 1986) was an American silent film actress.
Marguerite Gabrielle Courtot (August 20, 1897 – May 28, 1986) was an American silent film actress.
Mark Cesark
Mark Cesark (born 1965 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American sculptor, best known for his use of found and scrap steel.
Mark Cesark (born 1965 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American sculptor, best known for his use of found and scrap steel.
Mark Donohue
Mark Neary Donohue, Jr., nicknamed "Captain Nice", was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories.
Mark Neary Donohue, Jr., nicknamed "Captain Nice", was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car as well as driving it to victories.
Melvin Lax
Melvin Lax was a distinguished Professor of Physics at City College of New York and was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1983, and notable for his contributions to resear...
Melvin Lax was a distinguished Professor of Physics at City College of New York and was elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences in 1983, and notable for his contributions to resear...
Meryl Streep
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film.
Mary Louise "Meryl" Streep (born June 22, 1949) is an American actress who has worked in theatre, television, and film.
Miles Austin
Miles Jonathon Austin III is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Miles Jonathon Austin III is an American football wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
Nancy Munoz
Nancy F. Munoz (born September 8, 1954) is an American Republican Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2009, where she represents the 21st Legislative District.
Nancy F. Munoz (born September 8, 1954) is an American Republican Party politician who has served in the New Jersey General Assembly since 2009, where she represents the 21st Legislative District.
Nikki M James
Nikki Michelle James is an American actress and singer.
Nikki Michelle James is an American actress and singer.
Nikki M. James
Nikki Michelle James is an American actress and singer.
Nikki Michelle James is an American actress and singer.
Norman Hill
Norman Hill is an influential African-American administrator, activist and labor leader.
Norman Hill is an influential African-American administrator, activist and labor leader.
Paul Baier
Paul Baier (born February 2, 1985 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
Paul Baier (born February 2, 1985 in Summit, New Jersey) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently with the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League.
Paul Davenport
Paul Theodore Davenport, OC was the ninth president of the University of Western Ontario.
Paul Theodore Davenport, OC was the ninth president of the University of Western Ontario.
Peter Kuper
Peter Kuper is an American alternative cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his autobiographical, political, and social observations.
Peter Kuper is an American alternative cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his autobiographical, political, and social observations.
Raymond Kethledge
Raymond M. Kethledge (born December 11, 1966 in Summit, New Jersey) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Raymond M. Kethledge (born December 11, 1966 in Summit, New Jersey) is a federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
Rex Ryan
Rex Ryan (born December 13, 1962) is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Rex Ryan (born December 13, 1962) is an American football head coach for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL).
Richard McGee Morse
Richard "Dick" McGee Morse, Ph.D. (June 26, 1922 – April 17, 2001) was a Latin Americanist scholar and professor at Columbia University, University of Puerto Rico, Yale University and Stan...
Richard "Dick" McGee Morse, Ph.D. (June 26, 1922 – April 17, 2001) was a Latin Americanist scholar and professor at Columbia University, University of Puerto Rico, Yale University and Stan...
Robert Blackburn (artist)
Robert Blllackburn was an African American artist, teacher and printmaker.
Robert Blllackburn was an African American artist, teacher and printmaker.
Robert R. Williams
Robert Runnels Williams (February 16, 1886 - October 2, 1965) was an American chemist, known for being the first to synthesize thiamine (vitamin B1).
Robert Runnels Williams (February 16, 1886 - October 2, 1965) was an American chemist, known for being the first to synthesize thiamine (vitamin B1).
Scott Goldblatt
Scott Goldblatt (born July 12, 1979, in Summit, New Jersey) is an American swimmer who specializes in the freestyle.
Scott Goldblatt (born July 12, 1979, in Summit, New Jersey) is an American swimmer who specializes in the freestyle.
Scott Smith (author)
Scott Bechtel Smith (July 13, 1965) is an American author and screenwriter, who graduated from Columbia University.
Scott Bechtel Smith (July 13, 1965) is an American author and screenwriter, who graduated from Columbia University.
Stephen Paulus
Stephen Paulus is an American composer, best known for his operas and choral music.
Stephen Paulus is an American composer, best known for his operas and choral music.
Thomas E. O'Shea
Thomas E. O'Shea (April 18, 1895-September 29, 1918) was a United States Army corporal during World War I. He was killed by Germans while trying to rescue others near Le Catelet, France on Septe...
Thomas E. O'Shea (April 18, 1895-September 29, 1918) was a United States Army corporal during World War I. He was killed by Germans while trying to rescue others near Le Catelet, France on Septe...
Tim Mahoney
Timothy Edward "Tim" Mahoney was a U.S. Representative for and a member of the Democratic Party.
Timothy Edward "Tim" Mahoney was a U.S. Representative for and a member of the Democratic Party.
Tom Terrell (journalist)
Tom Gerald Terrell (July 16, 1950 – November 29, 2007) was a music journalist, photographer, deejay, promoter, and NPR music reviewer.
Tom Gerald Terrell (July 16, 1950 – November 29, 2007) was a music journalist, photographer, deejay, promoter, and NPR music reviewer.
Vanessa Southern
Vanessa Rush Southern (born 1968) is an American Unitarian minister in New Jersey notable for being a progressive liberal advocate of issues such as reproductive health care options for women, d...
Vanessa Rush Southern (born 1968) is an American Unitarian minister in New Jersey notable for being a progressive liberal advocate of issues such as reproductive health care options for women, d...
Walter Houser Brattain
Walter Houser Brattain (February 10, 1902–October 13, 1987) was an American physicist at Bell Labs who, along with John Bardeen and William Shockley, invented the transistor.
Walter Houser Brattain (February 10, 1902–October 13, 1987) was an American physicist at Bell Labs who, along with John Bardeen and William Shockley, invented the transistor.
Webster B. Todd
Webster Bray Todd (August 27, 1899 – February 8, 1989) was a prominent American businessman, a Republican Party leader in New Jersey and the father of New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
Webster Bray Todd (August 27, 1899 – February 8, 1989) was a prominent American businessman, a Republican Party leader in New Jersey and the father of New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman.
Wendy Barker
Wendy Bean Barker (born September 22, 1942) is an American poet.
Wendy Bean Barker (born September 22, 1942) is an American poet.
William Augustus Larned
William Augustus Larned (December 30, 1872 – December 16, 1926) was an American male tennis player.
William Augustus Larned (December 30, 1872 – December 16, 1926) was an American male tennis player.
William Larned
William Augustus Larned (December 30, 1872 – December 16, 1926) was an American male tennis player.
William Augustus Larned (December 30, 1872 – December 16, 1926) was an American male tennis player.
Willie Wilson (baseball)
Willie James Wilson is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs.
Willie James Wilson is a former Major League Baseball player for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Chicago Cubs.
Worthington Whittredge
Thomas Worthington Whittredge (May 22, 1820 - February 25, 1910) was an American artist of the Hudson River School.
Thomas Worthington Whittredge (May 22, 1820 - February 25, 1910) was an American artist of the Hudson River School.