What’s New: January 2025

January 23, 2025

The January update of the American National Biography features six new essays, including country music singer and songwriter Loretta Lynn; labor activist Dorothy Bolden; actress Jane Powell; priest and biblical scholar Raymond E. Brown; aviation pioneer John Joseph Montgomery; and visual artist Nancy Spero.

Bolden, Dorothy (13 October 1920–14 July 2005), domestic worker organizer
Brown, Raymond Edward (22 May 1928–08 August 1998), Roman Catholic biblical scholar
Lynn, Loretta (14 April 1932–04 October 2022), country music singer and songwriter
Montgomery, John Joseph (15 February 1858–31 October 1911), pioneer in electrical engineering and aviation]
Powell, Jane (1 April 1929–16 September 2021), singer and actress in musicals
Spero, Nancy (24 August 1926–18 October 2009), painter and installation artist

The American National Biography (ANB) is updated regularly throughout the year, giving you access to the most up-to-date and accurate information available. Full access to all biographies is available by subscription.

Discover a full list of entries added this year.