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Velma (given Name)
Velma is an English feminine given name of uncertain origin. It might have been created as a rhyming variant of the names Selma and Thelma. It might also have been influenced by the Scandinavian name Vilma or by Wilma, both short forms of the Dutch and German Wilhelmina and feminine versions of William. Usage The name has been most common in North America. It was among the 1,000 most popular names for girls in the United States between 1880 and 1973 and was at the height of its popularity between 1903 and 1917, when it was among the 100 most popular names for American girls. It reached peak popularity in 1912, when it was the 88th most popular name for newborn American girls. It was at peak popularity in Canada between 1920 and 1933, when it was among the top 100 names for Canadian girls. Women * Velma Abbott (1929–1987), Canadian baseball player * Velma Barfield (1932–1984), American murderer * Velma Wayne Dawson (1912–2007), American puppet maker * Velma Demerson (1920- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Selma (name)
Selma is a feminine name of ambiguous origin. It could be a form of '' Selima'', which in turn is a name first recorded in a poem by Thomas Gray (died 1771). One possibility is that ''Selima'' was influenced by the Arabic name '' Selim'' meaning "peaceful". Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) p. 243. In Turkey the name is a variantion of the Arabic female name Salma. The name may also have Celtic origins, in which case it means "beautiful view". The use of ''Selma'' in Germany and Scandinavia stems from the Ossianic poetry of James Macpherson (died 1796), where it appears as a place name. Fellows-Jensen (2006) pp. 134–136. Vigsø (2001). Its specific popularity in Sweden is likely due to the Selma poems of Frans Michael Franzén (died 1847). It was later introduced into Denmark by Swedish immigrants, after which it likely became more common due to the works of the author Selma Lagerlöf (died 1940). The given name lost popularity in Sweden during most of the 20th century, but ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Middleton
Velma Middleton (September 1, 1917 – February 10, 1961) was an American jazz vocalist and entertainer who sang with Louis Armstrong's big bands and small groups from 1942 until her death. Biography Middleton was born in Holdenville, Oklahoma, and moved with her parents to St. Louis, Missouri. She started her career as a chorus girl and dancer and throughout her career performed acrobatic splits on stage. After working as a solo performer, and singing with Connie McLean and his Rhythm Orchestra on a tour of South America, she joined Armstrong's big band in 1942, and appeared with him in soundies.Yanow, ScottBiography of Velma Middleton, ''AllMusic.com'' Retrieved 15 November 2016 When Armstrong's orchestra disbanded in 1947, Middleton joined his All-Stars, a smaller group. She was often used for comic relief, such as for duets with Armstrong on "That's My Desire" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside", and she did occasional features. She also recorded eight tracks as a solo singer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Dinkley
Velma Dinkley is a fictional character in the ''Scooby-Doo'' franchise. She is usually seen wearing a baggy orange turtleneck sweater, a short pink pleated skirt (or in later episodes an A-line skirt, or sometimes shorts), knee socks, Mary Jane shoes, and a pair of black square glasses, which she frequently loses and cannot see without. During the winter, she sometimes wears high-heeled boots. She is seen as the "brains" of the group. Character description Throughout her various incarnations, Velma is usually portrayed as a highly intelligent young woman with an interest in the sciences. She is also often portrayed as being very well-read on obscure fields such as Norse writing (as in the third ''Scooby-Doo'' series, ''The Scooby-Doo Show''). Due to her intelligence and problem-solving abilities, Velma is typically the first one to solve the mystery and, like Sherlock Holmes and many other fictional detectives, often keeps her conclusions secret till the end of the story. Velm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Wallis
Velma May Wallis (born 1960) is a Native American writer of Gwich'in Athabascan Indian descent. Her books have been translated into 17 languages. Ipl.org. Retrieved on 2012-02-20. Early life She was born and raised in a remote n village near , approximately northeast of Fairbanks. This location could be accessed only by riverboat, airplane, snowmobile or dogsled. Velma grew up among 12 siblings. H ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Veloria
Velma R. Veloria (born October 22, 1950) is a former politician from Washington. Veloria was the first Filipino American as well as the first Asian American woman to be elected to the Washington State Legislature as a member of Washington House of Representatives. She served from 1993 to 2004. Early life On October 22, 1950, Veloria was born in Bani, Pangasinan, Philippines. In 1962, Veloria immigrated to the United States. Education Veloria earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from San Francisco State College. Career From 1970 to 1980, Veloria was a Labor Activist. Veloria worked at Office of Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), IL WU Local 37 (cannery workers), and Service Employees' International Union (SEIU). From 1990 to 1991, Veloria worked as a legislative aide to Art Wang who chaired the Finance Committee. On November 3, 1992, Veloria won the election. In January 1993, Veloria became the first Asian-American woman and first Fil ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Springstead Trophy
The Velma Springstead Trophy is an award presented annually to Canada's outstanding female athlete. It is named in honour of track athlete Velma Springstead whose career ended prematurely when she died from pneumonia in 1927 when only 20 years old. The Women's Amateur Athletic Federation (WAAF) of Canada founded this award in 1934. The trophy, also known as the "Rose Bowl," was donated by Alexandrine Gibb, sportswriter with the Toronto Star. The trophy was to be awarded on the basis of "performance, sportsmanship and behaviour." The award is now managed by the True Sport Foundation. Past recipients *2012 - Rosie MacLennan, trampoline *2011 – Christine Nesbitt, speed skating *2010 – Christine Nesbitt, speed skating *2009 – Christine Nesbitt, speed skating *2008 – Chantal Petitclerc, Athletics *2007 – Kalyna Roberge, speed skating *2006 – Cindy Klassen, speed skating *2005 – Cindy Klassen, speed skating *2004 – Chantal Petitclerc, wheelchair athletics *2003 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Springstead
Velma Springstead (22 August 1906 – 27 March 1927) was a Canadian track and field athlete. Springstead won the gold medal in high jump during the 1925 Canadian Track and Field Championships and became a member of the first women's track and field team of Canada to compete internationally. After her death, Springstead was posthumously honoured with the creation of the Velma Springstead Trophy and was inducted into the Hamilton Sports Hall of Fame in 2011. Early life and education Springstead was born on 22 August 1906 in Hamilton, Ontario. Career In July 1925, Springstead participated in a track and field qualification held at Varsity Stadium for the Amateur Athletic Union of Canada. Her performance earned her a spot on the first women's track and field team of Canada to compete in an international event. The following month, Springstead was third in the high jump event alongside a fourth place finish in the hurdles event at a 1925 track and field meet in London, England. Af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Williams Smith
Velma Smith (July 27, 1927 – July 31, 2014, née Williams) was an American country musician and guitarist. Smith was the lone female member of the RCA Studio B's " A-team" of studio musicians during the era of the Nashville Sound. She played rhythm guitar on numerous top hits such as Eddy Arnold's "Make the World Go Away", Jim Reeves' "I Love You Because" and Hank Locklin's "Please Help Me, I'm Falling". Williams was born in Epley Station, Kentucky. She married Hal Smith in 1948 and took his surname. During the late 1940s and early 1950s she was a member of the bands of Ernest Tubb, Carl Smith, and Hank Snow. Velma Smith was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum The Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum (MHOF) in Nashville honors all musicians regardless of genre or instrument. The MHOF timeline starts with the beginning of recorded music and inductees are nominated by current members of the American Feder ... in 2016. References External links * as Vel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Wallace Rayness
Velma Wallace Rayness (1896–1977) was an American artist, writer, and instructor who lived in Iowa. She usually signed her paintings "V.W. Rayness." Biography Velma Wallace-Rayness was born on October 31, 1896, in Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of William W. and Eva Wallace. According to Iowan historical archives, her father was employed as a "painter" during the Des Moines, Iowa, 1910 census and was listed as a "house painter" in 1920. Velma herself was employed as a "school artist" in 1920. She was educated at East High School in Des Moines and studied art with Harriet Macy. She later studied with Charles Atherton Cumming and graduated from the Cumming School of Art in Des Moines where she then taught painting from 1926 to 1931. On 2 November 1929, she married Gerard M. Rayness in Des Moines, Iowa Des Moines () is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren Count ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Scantlebury
Dr. Velma Scantlebury GCM also Velma Scantlebury-White (born 6 October 1955) is a Barbadian-born American transplant surgeon. She was the first Black woman transplant surgeon of the United States. She has received many honors in her career, having been named to both the "Best Doctors in America" and "Top Doctors in America" lists multiple times. Scantlebury has been awarded the Woman of Spirit Award for inspiring others and the "Gift of Life Award" from the National Kidney Foundation. In addition to recognition by the Caribbean American Medical and Scientific Association, she received the Order of Barbados Gold Crown of Merit, for her efforts to educate minorities about organ transplant. She has performed over 2,000 transplants and published many peer-reviewed papers. Early life and education Velma Patricia Scantlebury was born on 6 October 1955 in Goodland, St. Michael Parish, Barbados, to Kathleen (née Jordan) and Delacey Whitstanley Scantlebury. She attended three years at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Velma Šarić
Velma Šarić (born 8 April 1979) is a Bosnian journalist and the founder and president of the Post-Conflict Research Center – a peace building organization, based in Sarajevo, which works to cultivate an environment for sustainable peace in Bosnia-Herzegovina and the greater Balkans region. As a trained researcher, journalist, and human rights defender, she has dedicated her career to investigative reporting and peace building in the Balkans. Šarić works on behalf of marginalized groups in Bosnia-Herzegovina, promoting and encouraging respect for the rights of victims, women, and ethnic minorities. Early life Šarić was 12 years old at the start of the Bosnian war in 1992. She spent the next 3 years under siege. Šarić is a trained journalist, having studied at the BBC Reporting School and the University of Sarajevo's Faculty of Political Science. Journalism career Šarić has worked as a court reporter for the Balkan Investigative Reporting Network (BIRN), the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Velma may refer to: People * Velma Abbott (1929–1987), Canadian baseball player * Velma Barfield (1932–1984), American murderer * Velma Wayne Dawson (1912–2007), American puppet maker * Velma Demerson (1920-2019), Canadian woman imprisoned for having a baby out of wedlock with a Chinese man * Velma Dunn (1918–2007), American diver * Velma Gaines-Hamock (1910–2000), American funeral home owner * Velma Bronn Johnston (1912–1977), American animal rights activist * Velma Caldwell Melville (1852–1924), American writer and poet * Velma Middleton (1917–1961), American jazz vocalist * Velma Pollard (born 1937), Jamaican poet and fiction writer * Velma Wallace Rayness (1896–1977), American artist, author, and instructor * Velma Springstead (1906–1926), Canadian athlete for whom the Velma Springstead Trophy is named * Velma Veloria (born 1950), Filipino-American politician * Velma Wallis (born 1960), American novelist *Velma Owusu-Bempah (born 1981), milliner Fiction ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |