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Stephen Girard
Stephen Girard , 1750-1831, American merchant, banker, and philanthropist, b. Bordeaux, France. Girard went to sea and at the age of 23 was a captain. In 1776 he settled in Philadelphia as a shipowner and merchant. He became wealthy and interested himself in the Bank of the United States. When its... Read more |
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Horace Binney
BINNEY, HORACE Horace Binney was born January 4, 1780. He graduated from Harvard in 1797 and was admitted to the Philadelphia bar in 1800. In 1806, Binney became a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, serving until 1807. In 1808 he became a director of the first bank of the united states, then... Read more |
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Fisher-Price Inc
Fisher-Price Inc. 636 Girard Ave.East Aurora, New York 14052U.S.A.Telephone: (716) 687-3000Toll Free: (800) 432-5437Fax: (716) 687-3476Web site: http://www.fisher-price.com Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Mattel Inc.Incorporated: 1930Employees: 5,600Sales: $693.9 million (1998 est.)NAIC: 339932... Read more |
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Alexander Dallas Bache
Bache, Alexander Dallas (b. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19 July 1806; d. Newport, Rhode Island, 17 February 1867) physics. Bache was a great-grandson of Benjamin Franklin and related to leading families of of Philadelphia, facts not insignificant in his future career. After graduating from West... Read more |
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Thomas Ustick Walter
Thomas Ustick Walter 1804-87, American architect, b. Philadelphia. In 1819 he entered the office of William Strickland in Philadelphia as a student. In 1830 he began practice, the county prison (1831) at Moyamensing, Philadelphia co., being his first important work. The main building of Girard... Read more |
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Stephen Phillips
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Stephen Price
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Stephen Langton
Stephen Langton c.1155-1228, English prelate, cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church. He was educated at Paris. Innocent III named him cardinal in 1206, and he became archbishop of Canterbury the following year. The opposition of King John prevented his occupation of the see until 1213. He acted... Read more |
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Stephen A. Douglas
Stephen A. Douglas (1813-1861) Sources P OLITICIAN A New Generation in Politics. During his long political career Stephen A. Douglas was deeply involved in every major issue to come before the nation. He is most famous as Abraham Lincoln’s ... Read more |
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Stephen R. Swinburne
Swinburne, Stephen R. 1952-PersonalBorn November 8, 1952, in London, England; son of William Walter and Lillian Swinburne; married May 19, 1984; wife's name Heather; children: Hayley, Devon. Education: Castleton State College, B.A. Hobbies and other interests: Gardening, bird watching,... Read more |
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Profile: Looking back at the integration of Girard College
...of a four-year social and legal battle that brought down the walls of segregation around Girard. Girard was founded over 175 years ago by Stephen Girard, one of the richest men in the world at the time. The charter stated that the school would... |
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Girard College celebrates its rich history, campus development
...area of 21st Street and Girard Avenue. The culmination...students and alumni to the Girard Farm in South Philadelphia...picnic.There was also a 1 p.m. Open House for the...campus which extends along Girard Avenue from 18th to 25th...that the working farm of ... |
 "The Buffalo News (Buffalo, NY)")
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GIRARD COLLEGE HONORED ON NEW POSTCARD
...S. postal card honors Girard College, an educational...Landmarks. Philanthropist Stephen Girard bequeathed his entire estate...Pa. 19104-9991. The Girard College first-day cancellation...the USPS, Dept. 6270, P.O. Box 419014, Kansas... |
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SOUTHERN STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE THEATRE TO PRESENT 'THE INSANITY OF MARY...
...The Insanity of Mary Girard." The 2008-09 season...be presented at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec...Dec. 6, and at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec...act dream play, Mary Girard (portrayed by SSCC instructor...another man, her husband Stephen ... |
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In memoriam: professor Alfred L. Girard.(Association of Old Crows)(Obituary)
...Mulvey of Merrimack, NH; Elizabeth T. Girard of Manchester, NH; and Jennifer H. Girard of Concord, NH; 17 grandchildren and two great grandchildren; two brothers, Stephen P. Girard of Quincy, MA, and Robert M. Girard of... |
 "The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)")
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GIRARD.(Obit)(Obituary)
...devoted father of William D. Girard of Santa Barbara, CA; Jeffrey C. Girard of Green Bay, WI; Mary Girard de Larrauri of Madrid, Spain; Stephen P. Girard of Columbia, MD; and Gail M. Girard Gelber of ... |
 "The Boston Globe (Boston, MA)")
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ALFRED L. GIRARD, PROFESSOR; AT 68
...Mass.; four daughters, Deborah A. Girard of York, S.C., Ruth A. Mulvey of Merrimack, Elizabeth T. Girard of Manchester, and Jennifer H. Girard of Concord; two brothers, Stephen P. of Quincy, Mass., and Robert M... |
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Girard D. Kadlick, 71, was held hostage at prison.(Obituary)
...will be held tomorrow for Girard D. Kadlick of Beverly...up the back stairs." Girard Kadlick, one of nine children of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Kadlick, was a rookie...Born in Framingham, Girard Kadlick lived in Beverly...from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 ... |
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Girard Engineering PC.(Contractors)
Girard Engineering PC (Falls Church, Va.) promoted J. Andrew Marusich, P.E., and Stephen J. Millnick, LEED[R] AP, to principals of the company. |
 "Sun Publications (IL)")
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WILLIAM EXNER | RALPH MICHAEL FAUST | SALLY GIRARD
...service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, June 26...will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday...of Camp Verde, Ariz., Stephen, of Rathdrum, Idaho...service will be held at 7 p.m. today, Wednesday...Alene, Idaho 83814. Sally Girard Sally ... |
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