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Samuel Palmer
Samuel Palmer 1805-81, English landscape watercolorist, etcher, and mystic. Under the influence of William Blake he produced in sepia a series of remarkable visionary drawings of moonlit landscapes. Palmer is also known for his Italian and English landscapes in watercolor, his illustrations of Spen... Read more
Arnold Palmer
Arnold Palmer 1929-, American golfer, b. Latrobe, Pa. The son of a professional golfer, he won three regional titles in his youth. Turning professional after winning the 1954 U.S. amateur championship, he won the 1955 Canadian Open. Palmer won the Masters tournament in 1958, 1960, 1962, and 1964, b... Read more
Ray Palmer
Ray Palmer 1808-87, American Congregational clergyman and hymn writer, b. Little Compton, R.I., grad. Yale, 1830. He held pastorates in Bath, Maine (1835-50), and Albany, N.Y. (1850-66). He is remembered chiefly for the hymn "My Faith Looks up to Thee" (1830), a worldwide favorite, for which Lo... Read more
Daniel David Palmer
Daniel David Palmer 1845-1913, American founder of chiropractic, b. near Toronto, Canada. He practiced and taught chiropractic , chiefly in Davenport, Iowa. His work was carried on and extended by his son, Bartlett J. Palmer. ... Read more
Nathaniel Brown Palmer
Nathaniel Brown Palmer 1799-1877, American sea captain and antarctic explorer, b. Stonington, Conn. While on a whaling voyage (1820-21) in the South Shetlands, he commanded the Hero on an exploring trip to the south and came back with a report that he had sighted land. Hence the name Palmer Land ... Read more
Erastus Dow Palmer
Erastus Dow Palmer 1817-1904, American sculptor, b. Pompey, N.Y., self-taught. A carpenter in his youth, he spent his leisure time cutting cameos. He progressed to carving bas-reliefs and then figures in the round, sculpted to conform with the classical ideal. His first full-length figure, The Ind... Read more
Richard Palmer Blackmur
Richard Palmer Blackmur 1904-65, American critic and poet, b. Springfield, Mass. Although he had no formal education after high school, he was a resident fellow (1940-48) and professor (1948-65) at Princeton. His volumes of alert, precise, yet provisional appraisals of literature include The Art o... Read more
George Palmer Putnam
George Palmer Putnam 1814-72, American publisher, b. Brunswick, Maine; grandnephew of Israel Putnam. A member of the New York City bookselling firm of Wiley and Putnam, he established a branch in London in 1841. He later returned to New York to found (1848) G. P. Putnam's Sons. He was proprietor of... Read more
Elizabeth Palmer Peabody
Elizabeth Palmer Peabody , 1804-94, American educator, lecturer, and reformer, b. Billerica, Mass. The Peabody family moved (c.1809) to Salem, where the father began practicing dentistry. Of the three Peabody sisters, the second, Mary, married Horace Mann , and the youngest, Sophia, married Nathani... Read more
Roundell Palmer Selborne, 1st earl of
Roundell Palmer Selborne, 1st earl of , 1812-95, British jurist and statesman. Called to the bar in 1837, he entered Parliament in 1847 as a nominal Conservative. He soon was associated more with the Liberals, however, and served Lord Palmerston as solicitor general (1861-63) and Palmerston and Lord... Read more

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Palmer, Arnold
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography Arnold Palmer Born: September 10, 1929 Youngstown, Pennsylvania American golfer Arnold Palmer was the first person to make one million dollars playing golf. Palmer attracted legions of fans — known as "Arnie's Army" —...
Palmer, Alice Freeman (1855–1902)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Education ...Chicago was preparing to open, Palmer was the most prominent woman...known for its stockyards. If Palmer were dean of women, Harper...needed. He hoped to hire both Palmers – George as well...only twelve weeks a year. Palmer was one of the few Chicago...
Phoebe Worrall Palmer
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography ...their marriage, the Palmers lost three of their...the deaths caused Palmer to lean more heavily...the day after the Palmers celebrated their...nine months later. Palmer had delayed the child...This was part of Palmer's efforts to achieve...unfulfilled. The Palmers had two more ...
Palmer, Alexander Mitchell
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law PALMER, ALEXANDER MITCHELL Alexander Mitchell Palmer served as U.S. attorney general from 1919 to 1921. Palmer, who also served as a congressman and federal judge, became a controversial figure for rounding up thousands of aliens in 1920...
Nathaniel Brown Palmer
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Nathaniel Brown Palmer Nathaniel Brown Palmer (1799-1877), American sea captain, sighted the part of the Antarctic Peninsula that came to be known as Palmer Land. In later life he engaged in designing and sailing clipper...
Arnold Daniel Palmer
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Arnold Daniel Palmer Arnold Palmer (born 1929) amassed 92 golf championships in professional competition...first person to make $1 million playing golf. Golf legend Arnold Palmer displayed unquestionable skill on the course, but even more importantly...
Palmer, Raymond Alfred (1910-1977)
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Palmer, Raymond Alfred (1910-1977) Entrepreneur...August 1, 1910, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Palmer began writing science fiction as a teenager...founded the Jules Verne Prize Club. At age 28 Palmer became editor of Amazing Stories, which...
Alexander Mitchell Palmer
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography Alexander Mitchell Palmer As U.S. attorney general, Alexander Mitchell Palmer (1872-1936) was instrumental in creating the...Moosehead, Pa., on May 4, 1872, A. Mitchell Palmer graduated summa cum laude in 1891 from Swarthmore...
Palmer, A(lbert) M(arshall)
Book article from: The Oxford Companion to American Theatre Palmer, A[lbert] M[arshall] (1838...became Shook's right‐hand man. Palmer worked as a librarian and an accountant...Theatre , a vaudeville house at the time. Palmer quickly assembled a first‐rate...
Palmer Land
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition Palmer Land part of the Antarctic Peninsula , W Antarctica. Named by Americans after Nathaniel Palmer , who explored the area in 1820, Palmer Land (or Palmer Peninsula) referred to the entire Antarctic...

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Palmer, Edward
Dictionary entry from: Complete Dictionary of Scientific Biography PALMER, EDWARD ( b. Hockwold cum Wilton, England...April 1911) natural history. Although Palmer had little formal education and was never...papers on the same or similar subjects. Palmer came to the United States in 1849. He was...
Palmer Raids
Dictionary entry from: Dictionary of American History PALMER RAIDS PALMER RAIDS. The Palmer Raids (1919 – 1920) involved mass arrests and deportation of radicals at the height of the post – World War I era red scare. Attorney General A. Mitchell Palmer encouraged the raids...
Palmer, Samuel
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Palmer, Samuel (1805–81). English...The son of a nonconformist bookseller, Palmer's was a learned and religious childhood...met William Blake . In Blake's work, Palmer saw the means to express his own mystical...
Palmer, James Shedden
Book article from: The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military Palmer, James Shedden (1810–67) Union naval officer...Farragut 's ship won him Farragut's respect and support. Palmer earned the nickname “Piecrust Palmer” by his habit of donning formal dress before entering...
Selborne, Roundell Palmer, 1st earl of
Book article from: A Dictionary of British History Selborne, Roundell Palmer, 1st earl of (1812–95). Lawyer. Palmer got off to a flying start. He was educated at both...of Lord Hatherley in 1872 with failing eyesight, Palmer succeeded him as lord chancellor, holding office...
Palmer, Erastus Dow
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art and Artists Palmer, Erastus Dow (1817–1904). American sculptor. Self-taught...figure are unidealized and the strikingly characterized head is a portrait of Palmer's daughter. From the 1860s he worked increasingly in bronze.
Palmer, Clement
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Palmer, Clement (1857–1952). China-based British architect. With...Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Building (1921–3). Palmer & Turner also designed many other Classically influenced banks, as...
palmer
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology palmer pilgrim from the Holy Land, carrying a palm-branch as a sign XIII; destructive hairy caterpillar XVI. — AN. palmer , -our , OF. palmier :— medL. palmārius , f. palma PALM1 ; see -ER2 .
Palmer, Felicity (Joan)
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music Palmer, Felicity (Joan) ( b Cheltenham, 1944). Eng. soprano, later mezzo-soprano. Sang in professional choirs, notably John...
Palmer, John
Book article from: A Dictionary of Architecture and Landscape Architecture Palmer, John ( c. 1738–1817). English builder and architect. In partnership for a time with Thomas Jelly (d. 1781...

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pilgrim
Book article from: The Oxford American Writers Thesaurus pilgrim • noun  the destination of these weary pilgrims synonyms : worshiper, devotee, believer; traveler, crusader; literary wayfarer; historical palmer.

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Palmer to begin 10th season.
Newspaper article from: Messenger-Inquirer (Owensboro, KY); 9/19/2007; 700+ words ; ...Wilberding Sep. 19--When Nicholas Palmer was named one of four finalists to lead...excited to get into the finals here," Palmer said. "I had been looking at orchestras...That was nearly 10 years ago. As Palmer enters his 10th season as conductor and...
Palmer & Palmer plans sharp growth with relaunch. (apparel manufacturer Palmer and Palmer Australia/H.R. Corp.)
Magazine article from: WWD; 9/13/1989; ; 700+ words ; PALMER & PALMER PLANS SHARP GROWTH WITH RELAUNCH NEW YORK -- Herbert Rounick and Adele Palmer believe a blend of instinct and intuition, tossed together with distinct product and a smattering of business savvy, are key ingredients for success...
Palmer tees it up for 50th, and final, go-round at Augusta National.
Newspaper article from: South Florida Sun-Sentinel (Fort Lauderdale, FL); 4/6/2004; 700+ words ; ...cosmic substance is woven into Arnold Palmer's DNA, it still radiates today. At...removed from his last PGA Tour victory, but Palmer still possesses the intangible quality...Chirkinian, whose cameras fell in love with Palmer the very first time he came into focus...
Palmer College Disassociates From Alumni Assoc.
Magazine article from: Dynamic Chiropractic; 4/9/2005; ; 700+ words ; ...What apparently began as an effort by the Palmer College of Chiropractic International...convert its "ex-officio" seat on the Palmer College of Chiropractic Board of Trustees...seat has escalated to the point of the Palmer board "disassociating" Palmer College...
PALMER CHARGES BACK KING OF GOLF STILL RULES AT MASTERS.(SPORTS)
Newspaper article from: The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH); 4/10/1997; ; 700+ words ; ...Everybody wanted to know where Arnold Palmer was. They could not see him, but they...Masters at Augusta National Golf Club, and Palmer, is sight and sound. See the crowd - young, middle-aged and old - that follows Palmer in a trance. Hear the roars that seem...
Palmer and Palmer: back in the U.S.A. (Australian designers Rob and Adele Palmer) (Sportswear Report supplement)
Magazine article from: WWD; 4/6/1988; ; 700+ words ; ...Inc., sold Jag to Sasson. Palmer said he left because his wife was homesick for Australia. Palmer also cited disagreements with...business," he said. The Palmers currently operate a wholesale...carry full collections of the Palmer and Palmer label, the Adele...
Palmer Strikes Bad Chord
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 2/18/1991; ; 700+ words ; ...story was in the paper before Palmer was told. That's cold...Dick Bosman to Miami to watch Palmer throw batting practice. Some...whose job is to develop young Palmers, not find ways to clog the...My elbow felt fine," said Palmer. "I think people are surprised...
Palmer Course at La Cantera Opens; 18 Championship Holes Offer Unique Challenges, Spectacular Views.
PR Newswire; 3/7/2001; 700+ words ; ...ANTONIO, March 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The Palmer Course at La Cantera today held its grand...opening ceremony with golfing legend Arnold Palmer. Also in attendance were executives with...The new 18-hole course, designed by Palmer and the Palmer Course Design Co., complements...
PALMER WAS ACTIVE IN YOUTH PROGRAM; PALMER STILL HAS ROLE TO PLAY IN BASKETBALL; SKANEATELES NAMES OUTDOOR COURTS FOR FORMER HOOP STAR.(Neighbors West)
Newspaper article from: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY); 8/29/2002; 700+ words ; ...would periodically call his old pal, Jack Palmer, to raise the idea of naming the outdoor...courts at Skaneateles' Austin Park after Palmer. "Every time he called, I said, "Pete, forget it,"' Palmer recalled last week. O'Neill played...
PALMER NEVER AT A LOSS FOR ABILITY -- OR WORDS
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 1/9/1990; ; 700+ words ; ...one of those guys you really hate. Jim Palmer is good at everything. He's even drop...handsome. Ask your wife. Ask your mother. Palmer tonight will be dining at his favorite...Hall of Fame. Was there ever any doubt? Palmer made his major league debut in Fenway...