Burgess Family papers, [ca. 1850]-1969.

Shaw, Bernard, 1856-1950

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 26, 1856, George Bernard Shaw was the only son and third and youngest child of George Carr and Lucinda Elizabeth Gurly Shaw. Though descended from landed Irish gentry, Shaw's father was unable to sustain any more than a facade of gentility. Shaw's official education consisted of being tutored by an uncle and briefly attending Protestant and Catholic day schools. At fifteen Shaw began working as a bookkeeper in a land agent's office which required him t...

Roosevelt, Eleanor, 1884-1962

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Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was the longest-serving First Lady throughout her husband President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four terms in office (1933-1945). She was an American politician, diplomat, and activist who later served as a United Nations spokeswoman. A shy, awkward child, starved for recognition and love, Eleanor Roosevelt grew into a woman with great sensitivity to the underprivileged of all creeds, races, and nations. Her constant work to improve their lot made her one of the most loved–...

Butler, Nicholas Murray, 1862-1947

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Epithet: President of Columbia University British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000696.0x000180 Butler was a philosopher, diplomat, and educator; president of Columbia University from 1901-1942. From the description of Nicholas Murray Butler letter, 1942 Mar. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 777002021 President of Columbia University. From the description of Letters to F.W. Wile and...

Burgess, Ruth Payne Jewett.

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Burgess family.

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From the guide to the Burgess Family papers, [ca. 1850]-1969., (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library, ) ...

Burgess, John William, 1844-1931

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Professor, Columbia University. From the description of Autograph letter signed : to Calvin Coolidge, 1930 Jan. 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270528419 Professor of political science at Amherst College and Columbia University. From the description of John William Burgess papers, [ca. 1873]-1930. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 472459355 BIOGHIST REQUIRED Professor of political science at Amherst College and Columbia...

Burgess, Annette Curnen.

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Burgess, Elisha Payne Jewett.

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