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Smith, James, American political leaderSmith, James, c.1719–1806, political leader in the American Revolution, signer of the Declaration of Independence, b. Ireland. He settled in Pennsylvania in his youth and practiced law at York. He served in provincial assemblies and conventions and advocated independence early. He was (1776–78) a member of the Continental Congress.Smith, James, English parodistSmith, James, 1775–1839: see Smith, Horatio Smith, Horatio or Horace, 1779–1849, and James Smith, 1775–1839, English parodists, brothers...... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Mayoral candidates Henry Hearns, Gene Gaynor, David Paul and Peter Ware were there, as were council candidates Ed Sileo, Ron Smith, James Abedejos, Janette Crawford, David Abber, Roger Price, Nellie Tillman, James Young, and Barry White. Similarly, in chapter three, using primary as well as secondary sources, Hill deepens his treatment of little-known nineteenth-century black theatre artists, reporting on, to name just a few, the lives and work of Morgan Smith, James Molyneaux, Cecelia Williams, George Bell, and the better-known Hyers Sisters. Brilliant photographs, paintings, show programs and historical documentation of the era will attract young readers--and their parents--to such chapters as "Black Metropolis: The Rise of Harlem, 1900-1920," which talks about the influence of literary pioneers like Wallace Thurman and Langston Hughes; "Stompin' at the Savoy: Music and Dance of the Renaissance" tells us about playful latenight competitions or "cutting contests" between Willie "The Lion" Smith, James P. |
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