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1879–1935
Andrew Tribble (1879–1935) was an American actor, comedian and female impersonator of the early 20th century who played a variety of female characters at Chicago's Pekin Theatre, on Broadway and in touring companies throughout the United States. He is best…
1927–2002
Andrew W. Cooper (August 21, 1927 – January 28, 2002) was an African-American activist during the Civil Rights Movement, businessman, and journalist. He was the publisher and editor-in-chief of The City Sun.
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Andrew Christian Wiggins (born February 23, 1995) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected with the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers…
2011; printed 2019
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white photograph of Andrew Young, by Platon. The close-up of Young depicts him in bust pose, from the chest up. He is facing the viewer and tilting his head downwards and very slightly towards his proper left shoulder. His eyes are closed and…
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Andrew Jackson Young Jr. (born March 12, 1932) is an American politician, diplomat, and activist. Beginning his career as a pastor, Young was an early leader in the civil rights movement, serving as executive director of the Southern Christian Leadership…
January 15, 1969; printed 2011
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black and white photograph shows Andrew Young in profile speaking at a lectern inside the Ebenezer Baptist Church during Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday commemoration in 1969. There are two figures in front of the camera facing Young. White flowers…
1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white digital image of Andrew Young standing in a crowd with his arm raised. Young is featured wearing a jean jacket and is facing away from the camera. A man's profile can be seen on the left edge of the image. A woman stands in the center,…
April 1968
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGThis black and white photographic print depicts a man standing between two mules. He wears a light colored button down shirt under a dark jacket and dark pants. Viewed from below, he gazes over the viewer's head to the left. Behind his left shoulder is a…
1965
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGA black-and-white digital image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Andrew Young, and Dr. Ralph Bunche in discussion. Coretta Scott King stands beside her husband, on the right of the image, looking to the right. Dr. King stands facing Young, his face in…
1951–2019
Clifford Leon "Andy" Anderson (30 January 1951 – 26 February 2019) was a British drummer, best known for his work with the Cure and Steve Hillage, as well as a lengthy session career.
1939–2025
Andrew Wideman Bey Jr. (October 28, 1939 – April 26, 2025) was an American jazz singer and pianist. Bey had a wide vocal range, with a four-octave baritone voice.
Born 1904
Andy Boy (born Anthony Boyd, November 10, 1904 – unknown) was an American Texas blues pianist and songwriter. He was part of the "Santa Fe Group", a loose ensemble of black blues pianists who played in the many juke joints abutting the Atchison, Topeka and…
1967–
Andrew Weston Clarke (born 22 July 1967) is an English former footballer. A striker, he scored 74 goals in 410 league games in a 14-year career in the English Football League. After helping Barnet to the Conference title in 1990–91, he was signed to…
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Andrew Alexander Cole (born 15 October 1971) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker. His professional career lasted from 1988 to 2008, and is mostly remembered for his time with Manchester United, who paid a British record…
1931–2025
Andrew Walter Hinson (September 6, 1930 – October 24, 2025) was an American football coach and player. He was a collegiate head coach for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats from 1976 to 1978 and the Cheyney Wolves from 1979 to 1984. Hinson grew up in Camden, New…
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Andy Milne (born January 30, 1969) is a Canadian jazz pianist, who records and performs both as a solo artist and as the leader of the ensemble Dapp Theory. He was born in Hamilton, Ontario, and raised in Kincardine and Toronto. One of ten siblings, he…
1999–
Andrew Chidozie Robert Onyeama-Christie (born 22 March 1999) is a Scotland international rugby union player who plays as a flanker for Premiership Rugby club Saracens. Born in England, he represents Scotland at international level after qualifying on…
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Andrew Farai Rinomhota (born 21 April 1997) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Reading. Born in England, he plays for the Zimbabwe national team.
1977–
Andrew Williams (born 23 September 1977) is a Canadian-Jamaican retired footballer who last played as a midfielder for Real Salt Lake in Major League Soccer.
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Andrew Kyere Yiadom (born 2 December 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a right back for EFL League One club AFC Wimbledon. Born in England, he plays for the Ghana national team.
2002–
Aneesa Ashante O'Brien (born 27 April 2002) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cypriot First Division club Karmiotissa. Born in Canada, she represents Guyana at international level.
ca. 1910
FROM THE SOURCE CATALOGPrinted caption on recto reads: "Anes italiens au haras de Zambi (Bas-Congo) / Italiaansche ezels in de fokkerij van Zambi, (Neder-Congo)." Translated postcard caption reads: "Italian donkeys at the Zambi studfarm (Lower Congo)." Publisher's logo on recto…
1995–
Anfernee Antron Grier (born October 13, 1995) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. Grier played college baseball for the Auburn Tigers. He was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks 39th overall in the 2016 MLB draft. Despite his draft…
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Angel Joy Blue (born May 3, 1984) is an American soprano. She won the Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording for the Metropolitan Opera production of Porgy and Bess in the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. Her voice has been recognized for its shining and agile…
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