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Havelock Ellis
Havelock Ellis (Henry Havelock Ellis), 1859-1939, English psychologist and author. He became a qualified physician but devoted himself to scientific study and writing. Although the first volume of the Studies in the Psychology of Sex (7 vol., 1897-1928; completed ed. 4 vol., 1936) was banned on c... Read more
Elly Ameling
Elly Ameling (Elisabeth Sara Ameling), 1933-, Dutch soprano. Although she has sung opera, she is noted for her sensitive interpretations of French and German art songs, particularly the lieder of Schubert. She made her U.S. debut in New York City in 1968. She retired from public performance in 1995... Read more
William Ellis
William Ellis 1794-1872, English missionary, pioneer of printing in the Pacific. Sent in 1816 to Polynesia as a nonconformist missionary, he set up at Tahiti the first printing press in the South Seas. He developed a form of writing for the Hawaiian language, and included in his works valuable anti... Read more
Ellis Island
Ellis Island island, c.27 acres (10.9 hectares), in Upper New York Bay, SW of Manhattan island. Government-controlled since 1808, it was long the site of an arsenal and a fort, but most famously served (1892-1954) as the chief immigration station of the United States. It is estimated that 40% of al... Read more
Michael Ellis DeBakey
Michael Ellis DeBakey , 1908-2008, American surgeon, b. Lake Charles, La. While still at Tulane medical school (M.D., 1932), DeBakey developed the roller pump, which later became an essential component of the heart-lung machine, and he later made refinements in the technique of blood transfusions. D... Read more
Cornish
Cornish language belonging to the Brythonic group of the Celtic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages. See Celtic languages . Bibliography: See P. B. Ellis, The Cornish Language and Its Literature (1974). ... Read more
Joseph Dennie
Joseph Dennie 1768-1812, American Federalist journalist, b. Boston. As editor, he made the Farmer's Weekly Museum at Walpole, N.H., an influential paper, particularly because of the "Lay Preacher" essays he wrote and printed in it. In Philadelphia he founded the Port Folio, which became a l... Read more
Orlando Gibbons
Orlando Gibbons 1583-1625, English organist and composer. He became organist of the Chapel Royal about 1603, court virginalist in 1619, and organist at Westminster Abbey in 1623. His compositions include English anthems and services, consort and keyboard music, and madrigals. His brothers, Edward G... Read more
Le Roman de la Rose
Le Roman de la Rose , French poem of 22,000 lines in eight-syllable couplets. It is in two parts. The first (4,058 lines) was written (c.1237) by Guillaume de Lorris and was left unfinished. It is an elaborate allegory on the psychology of love, often subtle and charming. The second part was writt... Read more
Vasily Semenovich Grossman
Vasily Semenovich Grossman 1905-64, Russian novelist and journalist, b. Berdichev, Ukraine. He graduated (1929) from Moscow State Univ., published novels and short stories, and became a noted Russian war correspondent during World War II. Although he began objecting to Stalin's support of anti-Semi... Read more

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Havelock Ellis
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Havelock Ellis The pioneering studies in human sexuality of Havelock Ellis (1859-1939) challenged the taboos and hypocrisies...on February 2, 1859 in Croydon, England, Havelock Ellis was the son of a prosperous sea captain. Father and...
Ellis Island
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of U.S. Economic History ELLIS ISLAND Ellis Island is situated in the New York Harbor, off the southern tip of Manhattan. It was named for Samuel Ellis (n.d.), a merchant and farmer who owned the island during the late...
Ellis, “Pete” Earl Hancock
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Military History Ellis, “Pete” Earl Hancock...officer and amphibious warfare specialist.Ellis was a prophetic strategist and tactician...1913, as student and a faculty member, Ellis developed his vision of amphibious assault...
Ellis, Albert
Encyclopedia entry from: Gale Encyclopedia of Psychology Albert Ellis 1913- American psychologist who originated...Raised in the Bronx, New York, Albert Ellis was shy and physically frail when he was...time practice in Manhattan. However, Ellis soon became dissatisfied with the limits...
Ellis, George Washington
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law ELLIS, GEORGE WASHINGTON George Washington Ellis was born May 4, 1875, in Weston, Missouri. He earned a bachelor...New York in 1900. After practicing law for several years, Ellis worked in the Census Department in Washington in 1900. He served...
Powell, Ellis T(homas) (1869-1922)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Powell, Ellis T(homas) (1869-1922) British barrister...Houdini was a medium, since his friend Ellis Powell had died a few days earlier. Houdini...New York: Helix Press, 1964. Powell, Ellis T. The Essentials of Self-Government...
Ellis, Alice Thomas
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Ellis, Alice Thomas ( Anna Haycraft ) (1932...polished, and compelling. The novel epitomizes Ellis's distinctive blend of flamboyant comedy...short stories) and Fairy Tale (1996). Ellis's abundant non-fiction includes A Welsh...
Michael Ellis DeBakey
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Michael Ellis DeBakey The American surgeon Michael Ellis DeBakey (born 1908) devised procedures for replacing diseased portions of the aorta, and was a leader in the devel opment of the artificial heart. Michael DeBakey was born in Lake Charles...
Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer , 1868-1936, American historian, b. Chester co., Pa. He studied abroad and then worked on various Philadelphia...
Ellis, Henry Havelock
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to English Literature Ellis, Henry Havelock (1859–1939), qualified as a physician, although much distracted by his literary pursuits. He...

Dictionary entries related to "Ellis"

Ellis Island
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History ELLIS ISLAND ELLIS ISLAND. From 1892 to 1954, Ellis Island was a gateway for more than 12 million immigrants seeking access to the United States' way of life. Because of its historical significance and proximity to the statue, the site was...
Ellis, William
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography Ellis, William ( b . Greenwich, England, 20...geomagnetism, meteorology, astronomy . Ellis ’ father, Thomas, joined the...thirteen. Twice married but childless, Ellis occupied himself in his spare time with local...
Williams-Ellis, Sir (Bertram) Clough
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Williams-Ellis, Sir (Bertram) Clough (1883–...the 1914–18 war, Williams-Ellis had a flourishing practice, designing...the 1939–45 war, Williams-Ellis was appointed Chairman of Stevenage New...
Ellis, “Pete” Earl Hancock
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Ellis, “Pete” Earl Hancock (1880–1923) Marine officer and amphibious warfare specialist noted for his descriptions of assault operations for seizing islands in the Pacific (1920). Ellis died while on a covert mission to Micronesia.
Ellis, Osian (Gwynn)
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Ellis, Osian (Gwynn) ( b Ffynnongroew, 1928). Welsh harpist and singer. Member of Melos Ens. Former prin. harpist LSO. Many recitals, tours, and recordings. Britten wrote Harp Suite in C, Op.83, for him. Prof. of hp., RAM, 1959–89. CBE 1971.
Ellis, David
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Ellis, David ( b Liverpool, 1933). Eng. composer and administrator. Comps. awarded Royal Philharmonic prize, RCM patrons...
Ellis, Mary
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Ellis, Mary [ Mary Elsas ] ( b NY, 1900). Amer.-born Eng. soprano. Début NY Met 1918. Created Novice in Suor Angelica...
Ellis, Harvey
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Ellis, Harvey (1852–1904). American architect. His eclecticism was typical of the period, but his chief claim to importance...
Ellis, Peter
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Ellis, Peter (1804–84). English architect, known for two office-buildings in Liverpool. Oriel Chambers, Water Street...
Gilbert and Ellis islands
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Gilbert and Ellis islands See kiribati .

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Ellis collection shifts to Ellis International. (Perry Ellis International to take over license of designer line from Salant Corp.)
Magazine article from: WWD; 8/7/1989; 700+ words ; ELLIS COLLECTION SHIFTS TO ELLIS INTERNATIONAL NEW YORK -- Perry Ellis International will take over the business of the Perry Ellis women's collection, Robert McDonald, chairman, said at the weekend, following the announcement by Salant Corp...
Ellis lines expected to continue. (Perry Ellis)
Magazine article from: WWD; 6/2/1986; 700+ words ; Ellis lines expected to continue Because the death of Perry Ellis was not unexpected, the late designer, his business...how his businesses would carry on, according to several Ellis associates. Ellis, 46, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday...
ELLIS Finalizes Partnership with the Michigan English Language Schools In Brazil; ELLIS Adds $340,000 in Recurring Revenue through Michigan Acquisition.
PR Newswire; 3/19/2002; 700+ words ; PROVO, Utah -- ELLIS, English Language Learning Instruction...school franchises in Brazil, which provides ELLIS access to the 3,000 students currently...million people in Brazil studying English, ELLIS will provide the Michigan schools with...
Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors Launches Wealth Management Program for High Net Worth Investors.
PR Newswire; 2/12/2008; 700+ words ; ...12 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, LLC today announced it has launched the Grubb & Ellis Wealth Management program to provide...high net worth investors. Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors is the investment real...
Grubb & Ellis Adds Five More Independent Brokerage Firms to National Affiliates Organization.
Business Wire; 7/3/1997; 700+ words ; ...WIRE)--July 3, 1997--Grubb & Ellis Co. (NYSE:GBE) today announced it...formally incorporating the Grubb & Ellis name into their company name. The first four affiliates were the Grubb & Ellis/Boerke Co. Inc., in Milwaukee; Grubb...
Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT Acquires Arboleda Apartments in Cedar Park, Texas.
PR Newswire; 4/4/2008; 700+ words ; ...2008 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT, Inc. today announced...of the property," said Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT Chief Executive Officer...Apartments further strengthens the Grubb & Ellis Apartment REIT portfolio." According...
ELLIS TO DEFEND SINGLES CROWN; CAL LUTHERAN SENIOR STANDS TALL ENTERING NCAAS.(NEWS)
Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA); 5/17/1997; 700+ words ; ...either. Eight years have passed, and Mark Ellis has grown up, on and off the court. Today...championship next week. The tournament will be Ellis' third consecutive trip to the nationals...year's Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament, Ellis won the Division III singles title by defeating...
Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors Names Ross Crowe Vice President, Asset Management.
PR Newswire; 5/13/2008; 700+ words ; ...May 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, LLC today announced...he interacts with," said Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors Executive Vice President...our assets." Crowe joined Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors in 2007 as a regional...
Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors Acquires Walgreens Building in Marysville, Ohio, for Wealth Management Client.
PR Newswire; 4/28/2008; 700+ words ; ...April 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, LLC today announced...investor participating in the Grubb & Ellis Wealth Management program. Located at...expected hold period," said Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors President and Chief Investment...
ELLIS ISLAND MUSEUM MARKS COURAGE OF MILLIONS.(TRAVEL)
Newspaper article from: Albany Times Union (Albany, NY); 12/24/1995; 700+ words ; ...RANDY KRAFT Allentown Morning Call The Ellis Island Immigration Museum, an imposing...other museum or historic site is quite like Ellis Island. Rather then being about great...quality visit: Take a short ferry ride to Ellis Island from New Jersey, not from New York...