Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was born in Litchfield, CT.
(June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896)

Abolitionist author Harriet Beecher Stowe’s literary classic, Uncle
Tom’s Cabin, encouraged anti-slavery efforts in the Northern
states. Her other numerous literary works include novels, letters,
articles, and travel memoirs. She received a first-class education
at a school run by her sister and later supported the Underground
Railroad and housed several fugitive slaves.

CAMILLE BOHANNON

Gilda Susan Radner (June 28, 1946 – May 20, 1989)

CAMILLE BOHANNON

 
Mt. St. Helens as it looks today from downtown Portland, Oregon.

ROSS SIMPSON

SANDY KOZEL

Marlon Brando, Jr. (April 3, 1924 – July 1, 2004)

Brando’s mother was a theatre administrator who not
only inspired his career, but helped launch the career
of Henry Fonda. Marlon Brando was expelled from two
high schools, once for driving a motorcycle through the
halls. He was an advocate for Native American rights.