Russel Blaine Nye (1913-1993) was a pioneering American professor of English known for his significant contributions to popular culture studies during the 1960s. He authored several books, notably 'George Bancroft: Brahmin Rebel,' which won the 1945 Pulitzer Prize. Nye was educated at Oberlin College and the University of Wisconsin, receiving his doctorate in 1940. He taught at Michigan State University for nearly four decades and co-founded the Popular Culture Association in 1970. His efforts emphasized the importance of mass culture, challenging conventional distinctions between high and low culture.
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Meaning of the name - Russel
red-haired, fox-like
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Place of Birth: Viola
Place of Death: Lansing
Educated At: University of Wisconsin–Madison | Oberlin College
Occupation: cultural studies scholar
Spouses: Kathryn Chaney
Employers: Michigan State University
Awards Received: Pulitzer Prize for Biography
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 17, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for February 17, 2024 |
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| Sun | 28 Aquarius 27 | 28 Aquarius 31 | 17 Gemini 16 |
| Moon | 11 Cancer 11 | 11 Gemini 40 | 7 Leo 49 |
| Mercury | 2 Pisces 20 | 20 Aquarius 13 | 25 Gemini 27 |
| Venus | 15 Aries 3 | 1 Aquarius 17 | 4 Taurus 47 |
| Mars | 28 Capricorn 45 | 3 Aquarius 25 | 23 Aries 51 |
| Jupiter | 9 Capricorn 28 | 9 Taurus 20 | 15 Capricorn 47 |
| Saturn | 28 Taurus 12 | 8 Pisces 22 | 9 Gemini 27 |
| Uranus | 4 Aquarius 53 | 19 Taurus 18 | 7 Aquarius 13 |
| Neptune | 23 Cancer 45 | 26 Pisces 18 | 24 Cancer 19 |
| Pluto | 28 Gemini 6 | 0 Aquarius 52 | 29 Gemini 15 |
| Rahu | 5 Aries 12 | 18 Aries 21 | 29 Pisces 19 |
| Ketu | 5 Libra 12 | 18 Libra 21 | 29 Virgo 19 |
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