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James DePreist
American conductor (1936-2013).
Born November 21st, 1936 in Philadelphia.
Died February 8th, 2013 at 76 years old in Scottsdale (myocardial infarction).
David Riesman
American sociologist and educator (1909–2002).
Born September 22nd, 1909 in Philadelphia.
Died May 10th, 2002 at 92 years old in Binghamton.
Elizabeth Gray Vining
American writer.
Born October 6th, 1902 in Philadelphia.
Died November 27th, 1999 at 97 years old in Kennett Square.
Marion Martin
American actress (1909-1985).
Born June 7th, 1909 in Philadelphia.
Died August 13th, 1985 at 76 years old in Santa Monica.
Leonard Hayflick
American anatomist.
Born May 20th, 1928 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died August 1st, 2024 at 96 years old in Sea Ranch. [ref]
Ralph Linton
American anthropologist (1893–1953).
Born February 27th, 1893 in Philadelphia.
Died December 24th, 1953 at 60 years old in New Haven.
N. Richard Nash
American writer.
Born June 7th, 1913 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died December 11th, 2000 at 87 years old in Manhattan. [ref]
Eve Arnold
American photojournalist.
Born April 21st, 1912 in Philadelphia. [ref]
Died January 4th, 2012 at 99 years old in London (disease). [ref]
C. West Churchman
American philosopher and systems scientist (1913-2004).
Born August 29th, 1913 in Philadelphia.
Died March 21st, 2004 at 90 years old in Bolinas.
Lightner Witmer
American psychologist (1867-1957).
Born June 28th, 1867 in Philadelphia.
Died July 19th, 1957 at 90 years old in Philadelphia.
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