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Georgene is an English given name and a feminine form of George. It is a variant of the French Georgine. People * Georgene Faulkner (1873–1958), American children's book author and storyteller * Georgene Louis American attorney and politician * Georgene Hoffman Seward Georgene Hoffman Seward (January 21, 1902 – September 19, 1992), an early feminist psychologist, was best known for her research on sex roles and sex behavior. Having experienced much sex discrimination in academia herself, she dedicated her lif ... (1902–1992), American feminist psychologist References {{Reflist Feminine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George (given Name)
George () is a masculine given name derived from the Greek Geōrgios (; , ). The name gained popularity due to its association with the Christian martyr, Saint George (died 23 April 303), a member of the Praetorian Guard who was sentenced to death for his refusal to renounce Christianity, and prior to that, it might have been a theophoric name, with origins in Zeus Georgos, an early title of the Greek god Zeus. Today, it is one of the most commonly used names in the Western world, though its religious significance has waned among modern populations. Its diminutives are Geordie and Georgie, with the former being limited primarily to residents of England and Scotland. The most popular feminine forms in the Anglosphere, are Georgia, Georgiana, and Georgina. History Etymology and origins Its original Greek form, Georgios, is based on the Greek word ''georgos'' (γεωργός) 'farmer'. The word ''georgos'' itself is ultimately a combination of two Greek words: ''ge'' (γ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgene Faulkner
Georgene Faulkner (1873 – 1958) was an American children's book author and storyteller of the early twentieth century. In her career, she was known and promoted as "the Story Lady." A native Chicagoan, she attended the School of Education of the University of Chicago, then at the forefront of educational reform. When her sister Elizabeth Faulkner started the Faulkner School for Girls in 1909, Georgene was in charge of the kindergarten. She was an accomplished storyteller; she dressed up as Mrs. Santa Claus to tell Christmas stories to children. She also practiced her craft with adult audiences: she traveled to Europe to entertain American troops during World War I. Beginning in 1922, Georgene Faulkner began broadcasting on Chicago radio stations; on stations WMAQ and WGN she had programs titled "The Story Lady" and "Air Castle." She also wrote on children's topics for the ''Chicago Tribune''. Over the space of four decades she wrote or edited a range of children's book ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgene Louis
Georgene Louis is an American attorney and politician serving as a member of the New Mexico House of Representatives for the 26th district. Elected in 2012, she assumed office in 2013. Early life and education Louis was born and raised in the Acoma Pueblo. She earned a bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico."Georgene Louis, State Representative, House District 26, New Mexico House of Representatives" ''Meet Native America'' blog, August 21, 2015, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian; accessed June 28, 2016 Career Louis has worked in the field of tribal law. She participated in a seven-month candidate training called Emerge New Mexico.[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgene Hoffman Seward
Georgene Hoffman Seward (January 21, 1902 – September 19, 1992), an early feminist psychologist, was best known for her research on sex roles and sex behavior. Having experienced much sex discrimination in academia herself, she dedicated her life to researching sex differences and minority experiences, and encouraging women to pursue leadership in science. Biography Georgene Janet Hoffman was born in Washington, D.C., on January 21, 1902, to Georgene and Carl Henry Hoffman.(Ogilvie & Harvey, 2000) While she was young her mother died and her father remarried, leaving Georgene to be raised by her grandfather and great aunt in New York City. She obtained her B.A. from Barnard College for Women in 1922; her initial interest had been the classics, but instead she majored in psychology. She completed graduate work at Columbia University, became a Curtis Scholar, and obtained her master's degree in 1924. During this time she met another graduate student, John Perry Seward Jr., whom s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
