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Vine Colby
Vine Colby McCasland (March 11, 1886 – September 1, 1971) was an American essayist and poet for The Potters (artists group), The Potters artistic group in St. Louis, Missouri, in the early 20th century. After the Potters disbanded, she became a journalist and writer of short stories, and engaged in a career of sociological and economy study. Early life and family Vine Colby was born on March 11, 1886, the daughter of Branch Harris Colby. and granddaughter of Celestia Rice Colby (1827–1900). Celestia Rice Colby's diaries were published in 2006 under the title ''Circumstances are Destiny: An Antebellum Woman's Struggle to Define Sphere'', edited by Tina Stewart Brakebill. Colby's aunt, from whom she received her name, was Vine Cynthia Colby Foster, Vine Cynthia Colby (1852–1878). Education and awards In 1903 Vine won the elocutionary contest of the members of the Central Visual and Performing Arts High School, Central High School Girls' Literary Society for her recital of ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara ( es, Santa Bárbara, meaning "Saint Barbara") is a coastal city in Santa Barbara County, California, of which it is also the county seat. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean climate, Mediterranean, and the city has been dubbed "The American Riviera". According to the 2020 United States census, U.S. Census, the city's population was 88,665. In addition to being a popular tourist and resort destination, the city has a diverse economy that includes a large service sector, education, technology, health care, finance, agriculture, manufacturing, and local government. In 2004, the service sector accounted for 35% of local employment. Education in particular is well represented, with four institutions of higher learning nearby: the University of Calif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
