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Germaine Greer
Germaine Greer 1939-, Australian feminist and writer. She moved to England (1964), earned a Ph.D. from Cambridge, and taught at the Univ. of Warwick (1967-73). Her book The Female Eunuch (1970), an analysis of attitudes toward women and a call for an end to sexual repression, made her a leading s... Read more
feminism
feminism movement for the political, social, and educational equality of women with men; the movement has occurred mainly in Europe and the United States. It has its roots in the humanism of the 18th cent. and in the Industrial Revolution. Feminist issues range from access to employment, education,... Read more
Reign of Terror
Reign of Terror 1793-94, period of the French Revolution characterized by a wave of executions of presumed enemies of the state. Directed by the Committee of Public Safety, the Revolutionary government's Terror was essentially a war dictatorship, instituted to rule the country in a national emerg... Read more
Quebec
Quebec , Fr. Québec , province (2001 pop. 7,237,479), 594,860 sq mi (1,553,637 sq km), E Canada. Geography Quebec is bounded on the N by Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay, on the E by the Labrador area of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, on the S by New Brunswick ... Read more
Augusta Jane Evans
Augusta Jane Evans 1835-1909, American novelist, b. Columbus, Ga. Of her sentimental, moralistic novels, St. Elmo (1866) achieved greatest popularity. ... Read more
Jane Seymour
Jane Seymour 1509?-1537, third queen consort of Henry VIII of England. She served as a lady in waiting to both of Henry's first two queens, Katharine of Aragón and Anne Boleyn . Henry became interested in her c.1535, but Jane refused to accept any proposal other than marriage. This was ... Read more
Jane Byrne
Jane Byrne 1934-, American politician, b. Chicago as Margaret Jane Burke. She was Chicago's consumer sales commissioner (1968-77) under Mayor Richard Daley before she became the first woman to win election (1979) as mayor of the city. During Byrne's single term, the city faced severe financial pr... Read more
Lady Jane Grey
Lady Jane Grey 1537-54, queen of England for nine days. She was the daughter of Henry Grey, marquess of Dorset (later duke of Suffolk ), and Frances Brandon, daughter of Henry VIII's sister Mary. She became a ward of Baron Seymour of Sudeley , who tried unsuccessfully to bring about a marriage be... Read more
Jane Shore
Jane Shore or Elizabeth Shore, d. 1527?, mistress of Edward IV of England. The wife of William Shore, a goldsmith, she became c.1470 mistress to Edward IV and exerted a great influence over the king. After Edward's death (1483) she became the mistress of Thomas Grey, 1st marquess of Dorset, and... Read more
Jane Ellen Harrison
Jane Ellen Harrison 1850-1928, English classical scholar. She applied archaeological discoveries in the interpretation of Greek religion. Her works include Prolegomena to the Study of Greek Religion (1903), Themis (1912), Ancient Art and Ritual (1913), and Epilegomena to the Study of Greek R... Read more

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Ervine, (John) St John Greer
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Companion to the Theatre Ervine, (John) St John Greer (1883–1971), Irish dramatist and critic, who eventually...among them Mixed Marriage (1911) and John Ferguson (1915). Jane Clegg (1913), in which Sybil Thorndike gave an outstanding performance...

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Garson, Greer
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers GARSON, Greer Nationality: American. Born...1990—completion of Greer Garson Communications Center...guest); A Report from Miss Greer Garson (Whitebeck—...and the Lady (Knopf) (as Jane Hoskins) 1953 Scandal at Scourie...
Out of the Past
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...Agostino, Jack Okey; set designer: Darrell Silvera; music: Roy Webb. Cast : Robert Mitchum (Jeff Bailey/Markham ); Jane Greer (Kathie Moffat ); Kirk Douglas (Whit Sterling ); Rhonda Fleming (Meta Carson ); Richard Webb (Jim ); Steve Brodie...
McGuire, Dorothy
Dictionary entry from: International Dictionary of Films and Filmmakers ...as Ann Winslow); Mother Didn't Tell Me (Binyon) (as Jane) 1951 Callaway Went Thataway (Frank and Panama) (as Deborah Patterson); I Want You (Robson) (as Nancy Greer) 1952 Invitation (Reinhardt) (as Ellen Pierce) 1954 Make...

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Jane Greer, 76, Dies; Starred In Films Noirs Of '40s, '50s
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post; 8/27/2001; ; 700+ words ; Jane Greer, 76, an actress whose extraordinary beauty...Francisco Examiner critic Bob Stephens said Ms. Greer helped distinguish the work with a style...raw villainy. "The terrifying thing of Jane Greer is that she seems sweet," Basinger...
Obituary: Jane Greer
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London; 8/28/2001; ; 700+ words ; JANE GREER has an indelible place...gutter to gutter." Greer said, How could I fail...soundtrack. I was in. Greer praised Jacques Tourneur...James Agee wrote, "Jane Greer can best be described...with Greer: Beautiful Jane could also be very funny...
Actress Jane Greer Dies at 76
News Wire article from: AP Online; 8/27/2001; ; 605 words ; ANDREW BRIDGES, Associated Press Writer AP Online 08-27-2001 Actress Jane Greer Dies at 76 LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Actress Jane Greer, a film noir star and former wife of bandleader Rudy Vallee, has died. She was 76. Greer...
JANE GREER - US film noir star dies, 76.(Obituary)
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Evening Mail (England); 8/28/2001; 559 words ; JANE GREER, the American actress who has died aged...turned out, and my legs mere toothpicks.' Jane Greer's last lead role in a major film...episodes of Twin Peaks as Vivian Smythe Niles. Jane Greer's marriage to Edward Lasker was dissolved...
Obituary: JANE GREER - US film noir star dies, 76
Newspaper article from: Evening Mail; 8/28/2001; 532 words ; JANE GREER, the American actress who has died aged...turned out, and my legs mere toothpicks.' Jane Greer's last lead role in a major film...episodes of Twin Peaks as Vivian Smythe Niles. Jane Greer's marriage to Edward Lasker was dissolved...
Film Noir Actress Jane Greer Dies at 76
Newspaper article from: Yakima Herald-Republic; 8/27/2001; 611 words ; LOS ANGELES (AP) - Actress Jane Greer, a film noir star and former wife...Rudy Vallee, has died. She was 76. Greer, who as an icy brunette bested both...her career. They later divorced. Greer was best known for her role as the...
Jane Greer Jacobsen.(DEATHS)
Newspaper article from: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA); 4/15/2009; 599 words ; WESTBOROUGH Jane Greer Jacobsen (1916 - 2009). She was the...James and Dorothy E. (Hersey) Greer. Jane received her Bachelor of Arts degree at...in 1949. During her early childhood, Jane joined her mother, grandmother, brother...
Jane Greer
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman; 8/28/2001; ; 700+ words ; Jane Greer, actress Born: 9 September, 1924, in...76 ONE of the wicked women of film noir, Jane Greer is best remembered for her performance...outlet in her daughter and from an early age Jane was encouraged to enter talent contests and...
Film noir star Jane Greer dies
Newspaper article from: Chicago Sun-Times; 8/28/2001; ; 543 words ; LOS ANGELES--Actress Jane Greer, a film noir star and former wife of...Rudy Vallee, has died. She was 76. Greer, who as an icy brunette bested both...stymie her career. They later divorced. Greer was best known for her role as the seductive...
"Work is taking over our marriage!" The Johnsons' shared business has slowly seeped into every aspect of their lives, robbing them of time with friends, family, and most importantly, each other. Can REDBOOK Love Network expert Jane Greer, Ph.D., help this stressed couple work their way back to true intimacy?(marriage makeover)
Magazine article from: Redbook; 10/1/2007; ; 700+ words ; ...entrepreneurs, says couples therapist Jane Greer, Ph.D., a REDBOOK Love Network...their business and their marriage," Greer says. "By not redirecting energy...their business rule their lives, says Greer. To start, the Johnsons first need...