(Encyclopedia) Eisenstaedt, Alfred, 1898–1995, American photographer, b. Dirschau, Germany (now Tczew, Poland). Widely considered the father of photojournalism, he began creating photo essays in…
(Encyclopedia) Pleasonton, Alfred, 1824–97, Union general in the American Civil War, b. Washington, D.C. He served in the Mexican War and in the Indian wars on the frontier. In the Civil War, he…
MARSHALL, Alfred, a Representative from Maine; born in New Hampshire about 1797; member of the State house of representatives in 1827, 1828, 1834, and 1835; served as a general in the State…
SANTANGELO, Alfred Edward, a Representative from New York; born in New York City June 4, 1912; attended public schools; A.B., City College of New York, 1935; LL.B, Columbia University School…
(Encyclopedia) Tirpitz, Alfred vonTirpitz, Alfred vonälˈfrāt fən tĭrˈpĭts [key], 1849–1930, German admiral. His influence on German naval policy began with his study of the recently invented torpedo…
Senate Years of Service: 1855-1861Party: DemocratIVERSON, Alfred, Sr., a Representative and a Senator from Georgia; born in Liberty County, Ga., December 3, 1798; attended private schools and…
Senate Years of Service: 1901-1909Party: RepublicanKITTREDGE, Alfred Beard, a Senator from South Dakota; born in Nelson, Cheshire County, N.H., March 28, 1861; attended the public schools;…
(Encyclopedia) Schnittke, Alfred, 1924–98, Russian composer. He studied music in Vienna (1946–48) and at the Moscow Conservatory (1953–58), where he later (1962–72) taught instrumentation. Thereafter…
(Encyclopedia) Rambaud, Alfred NicolasRambaud, Alfred Nicolasälfrĕdˈ nēkôläˈ räNbōˈ [key], 1842–1905, French historian and politician. He served in the administration of Jules Ferry, was elected…
