226 research outputs found
An Evening with Richard Claxton “Dick” Gregory, Civil Rights Activist, Nutritionist, Comedian, and Author
No full textGregory, Richard Claxton “Dick” (Born, October 12, 1932, St. Louis, Mo.), African American comedian and civil rights activist whose social satire changed the way white Americans perceived African American comedians since he first performed in public. Gregory’s autobiography, Nigger, was published in 1963 prior to The assassination of President Kennedy, and became the number one best-selling book in America. Over the decades it has sold in excess of seven million copies. His choice for the title was explained in the forward, where Dick Gregory wrote a note to his mother. “Whenever you hear the word ‘Nigger’,” he said, “you’ll know their advertising my book.” In 1984 he founded Health Enterprises, Inc., a company that distributed weight loss products. In 1987 Gregory introduced the Slim-Safe Bahamian Diet, a powdered diet mix, which was immensely profitable. Economic losses caused in part by conflicts with his business partners led to his eviction from his home in 1992. Gregory remained active, however, and in 1996 returned to the stage in his critically acclaimed one-man show, Dick Gregory Live! The reviews of Gregory’s show compared him to the greatest stand-ups in the history of Broadway
Sack waltz
No full textGift of Dr. Mary Jane Esplen.G [key]Allegro [tempo]Piano [instrumentation]Popular song [form/genre]The canadian musical libraryThomas Claxton [dealer stamp
Duties and difficulties; or Mary Mathieson /
No full text1856 ed. pub. under title: Mary Mathieson: or Duties and difficulties.Mode of access: Internet
Number 3 (the old gold song)
No full textGift of Dr. Mary Jane Esplen.Piano vocal [instrumentation]If you don't believe that [first line]Number "One" is very demure [first line of refrain]E flat major [key]Moderato [tempo]Popular song [form/genre]Blindfolded man pointing at third woman in a row ; Paul Whiteman (photograph) [illustration]Claxton [graphic artist]Pianos, Radios and Phonographs John G. Schuler, Inc. 1484 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, N. Y. Telephone Cresecent 7860 [dealer stamp
Letter, 1802 June 18, Washington [D.C.] to W[illia]m Lovering, n.p.
No full textInforms him that the employment of funds for furnishing president's house is confided by legislature to Mr. Claxton; hears funds are all but exhausted.College of William and Mary. Swem Library. Jefferson ProjectPapers of Thomas Jefferson (Princeton University)The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundatio
CLAXTON by Mark Cocker:Natural history, location, environmental subjects, conservation
No full textEditor: Dan Franklin; Senior art editor: Suzanne DeanCo-ordinated by the Central Illustration Agency, LondonSixteen wood engravings for cover-art, chapter headings and spine illustrations.Two-colour cover-art, and black & white full-page illustrationsThe conceptual approach to this series of illustrations was based upon the spirit of nature and landscape, as well as the actual appearance of animals, birds, insects, and plants. This was not to be a realistic representation of particular species, although detailed field-work, visual and literary exploration were necessary during the research process. All twelve subjects required to be immediately recognisable, whether abstracted, fragmented, or distorted. Conversations with the author enhanced the appropriate visual interpretation of his text. Having illustrated two previous books by Mark Cocker, (Tiger in the Sand and Crow Country), as well as his journalism for BBC Wildlife Magazine, there was an established affinity between author and illustrator. A short walk on the Claxton marshes, and the search for a bush cricket gave insight into the subject. Also, this was a prime example of the four-way collaboration that personifies book illustration, at least in some quarters. Throughout the genesis of the illustrations, there was an essential connection between author, artist, designer and editor. All four need to be in agreement within the timescale of the brief, towards resolving the work. This was enhanced by the constraints of print deadlines and the final publishing date. A series of rough visuals in pencil showed my intended compositions, at which stage all decisions were made about the final illustrations. This is an entirely creative process, depending upon direct conversation, email correspondence, and the exchange of imagery between all parties, and their associated comments. Thus an illustrator must maintain his or her integrity and vision, whilst responding in a positive manner to advice and criticism from those who have commissioned the work. In this kind of project, there is a unity of purpose between the four collaborators which gives the work its momentum and focus
Letter, 1802 June 16, George Town, [Washington D.C.] to Thomas Jefferson, n.p.
No full textMr. Briesler, President Adams's steward, asked him to have mangle made for callendering of linen; did not complete it before family left city; has applied to Mr. Claxton who said he had nothing to do with it; takes liberty of sending sketch of apparatus to Jefferson and will instruct servants as to its use of he wishes to have it.College of William and Mary. Swem Library. Jefferson ProjectPapers of Thomas Jefferson (Princeton University)The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundatio
[Photograph 2012.201.B0227.0778]
No full textPhotograph taken for a story in the Oklahoma Times newspaper. Caption: "Girl and Boy of the Year honored by the Stock Yard City Lions Club and Lioness Organization at Jackson Junior High School were Mary Hill and Ricky Claxton.
The McKnight Family Plot
No full textReport prepared as part of the coursework required for REL 167, Speaking Stones.Description and history of the McKnight family, with an interpretation of their family monument in Mount Hope Cemetery. Details about the lives and occupations of both William McKnight (1794-1864) and his wife, Elsie Ormsby McKnight (1802-1880) are included. There are several excerpts from local Rochester newspapers of the time period, such as the Rochester Daily Democrat and the Rochester Republican. Details of the lives of their daughters, Sarah, Emily and Harriet, are also included. Details of persons mentioned: Sarah Elizabeth McKnight (1824-1843), daughter; Emily Pardee (1827-1896), daughter; Augustus Pardee (1817-1878), son-in-law and business partner; Harriet M. Claxton (1829-1908), daughter; Esther McKnight (Death: 1865), William's sister; Mary Woodford (1757-1850), Elsie's Grandmother; Daniel Ward (1796-1846), Relationship Unknown
General Claxton: A Novel
No full text"The author does not pretend to have written history. He has told a story and told it well.
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