(1949-2007) Poet. Ronald Edward Rector was born in Washington, District of Columbia, in 1949, and died in Manhattan, New York, in 2007. Rector had taught at several colleges, including, Columbia University, New School University, and Emerson College.
(1908-2005) Writer. Leona Rostenberg was born in 1908 and died in 2005. Ms. Rostenberg was a rare-book dealer.
(1918-2007) Reporter, writer. Jack Raymond was a reporter and editor for Stars and Stripes during World War II, and was awarded a Bronze Star for valor and a Purple Heart. He also reported for The New York Times.
(1906-1995) Writer. Henry Roth was born in Galicia, Austro-Hungary in 1906 and died in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1995.
Author of “Historical Gazetteer of Steuben County, New York, With Memoirs and Illustrations.”
(1927-2006) Art historian. William Rubin was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1927. He was an art historian and director of the department of painting and sculpture at New York’s Museum of Modern Art. He died in Pound Ridge, New York in 2006.
(1954-2006) Author. Eric Rofes was born in Manhasset, Long Island, New York in 1954 and died in 2006 in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
(1927-2006) Art historian. Robert Rosenblum was born in New York City and died in Greenwich Village, Manhattan, New York in 2006. He taught at New York Universtiy and also served as a curator at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum.
Gail Radley writes for children from preschool age through young adult. Mainly fiction, her work includes several novels, picture books, short stories and a poetry anthology. Several have received recognition: Odd Man Out, a novel, (Macmillan, 1995): Junior Library Guild selection, Young Hoosier Award nominee. The Golden Days, a novel,(Macmillan 1991, Penguin 1992): Highest Honor … Continued
Diane Lindsey Reeves is an author whose work focuses on helping people of all ages figure out what they want to be when they grow up. She is the author of over 50 books including the award-winning Career Ideas for Kids series (published by Facts on File). Her company, Bright Futures Press, offers Career Day … Continued