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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Hill, David Jayne 1850- (search)
Hill, David Jayne 1850- Author; born in Plainfield, N. J., June 10, 1850; graduated at Bucknell University in 1874; was president of that institution in 1879-88, and of the University of Rochester in 1888-96, and became first assistant Secretary of State Oct. 1, 1898. His publications include Life of Washington Irving; Life of William Cullen Bryant; Principles and fallacies of socialism; International justice, etc.
Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History (ed. Benson Lossing), Lowry, Robert 1826- (search)
Lowry, Robert 1826- Hymnologist; born in Philadelphia, March 12, 1826; graduated at Lewisburg University in 1854, and entered the Baptist ministry. He held pastorates in West Chester, Pa., New York City, Brooklyn, and Plainfield, N. J.; was Professor of Literature in Lewisburg (now Bucknell) University in 1869-75; chancellor in 1876-82; president of the New Jersey Baptist Sunday School Union in 1880-86; and a delegate to the Robert Raikes centennial in London in 1880. He has composed many Easter and Christmas services and hymns, and edited Chapel Melodies; Bright jewels; Pure gold; Hymn service; Brightest and best; Glad Refrains, and other sacred music.