The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives: 1986-1990Annotation Each volume in this new series presents original scholarly biographies of more than 500 notable Americans. Articles range from 1,000 to 6,000 words, contain a photo of the individual, and provide a concise summary of achievements. Also detailed wherever possible, are family members; educational background; names of spouses and marriage and divorce dates; addresses of residences; and cause of death and place of burial. Each volume contains cumulative occupation and birthplace indexes. |
Contents
PREFACE vii | 1 |
DIRECTORY OF CONTRIBUTORS | 925 |
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF SUBJECTS VOLUMES 12 | 957 |
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