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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Jacques Marquette, S.J.
Marquette drew a map of the country through which they passed and kept a diary of the voyage; this diary with its clear, concise style is one of the most important and interesting documents of American History (Jesuit Relations, LIX, 86, 164).
A year later (1675) Marquette started for the village of the Illinois Indians whom he had met on his return voyage, but was overtaken by the cold and forced to spend the winter near the lake (Chicago).
This statue of Marquette from the chisel of the Italian sculptor, S. Tretanove, is conceded to be one of the most artistic in the Capitol.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/09690a.htm   (1308 words)

  
 J.R.R. Tolkien Collection - Special Collections - Marquette University
Tolkien manuscripts reside at Marquette because of the vision of William B. Ready (1914-1981), director of libraries from 1956 to 1963.
Marquette is developing a significant collection of Tolkien's published works, as well as a representative selection of critical literature on Tolkien's fantasy and academic writings.
The collection is being loaned to Marquette with detailed bibliographic descriptions and indexing for microfilming on a continuing basis.
www.marquette.edu /library/collections/archives/tolkien.html   (1024 words)

  
 Marquette on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
21,977), seat of Marquette co., N Mich., Upper Peninsula, on Lake Superior; settled 1849, inc. as a city 1871.
Marquette is the seat of Northern Michigan Univ. A maritime museum and a state prison are also there.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Marquette's Robert Jackson keeps the ball away from Pittsburgh's Julius Page during the first half of their NCAA regional playoff game at the Metrodome on Thursday, March 27, 2003.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Marquett.asp   (740 words)

  
 AllRefer.com - Jacques Marquette (Explorers, Travelers, And Conquerors) - Encyclopedia
Marquette welcomed his appointment by Frontenac, governor of New France, to accompany Louis Jolliet on an expedition to find the river.
On his return from the Mississippi voyage, Marquette stayed at Mackinac for a time, recovering his health and writing a journal of the voyage, which was first published (1681) in ThEvenot's Recueil de voyages.
In 1674, Marquette set out to establish a mission in the Illinois (state) area, but his health failed him, and he died on the route back to Mackinac, near present-day Ludington, Mich. In 1677, Marquette's body was removed to St. Ignace.
reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/M/MarquettJ.html   (369 words)

  
 Marquette Underwater Preserve
The earliest shipwreck in the Marquette Underwater Preserve was the schooner Siskiwit.
The schooner was upbound for Marquette with a cargo of coal when it went aground on a rocky bottom in 12 feet of water.
On the morning of May 3, 1976, a resident of Marquette's lakeshore reported to the police department that she could see two men standing on the tail section of an airplane afloat in the lake near Presque Isle.
www.portup.com /~dfount/mqtupc.htm   (3922 words)

  
 Marquette Real Estate of houses and Homes For Sale in Marquette County, Michigan
Since Lake Superior establishes the northern boundary of Marquette County, all sorts of water adventures, including sailing, diving, fishing, swimming, and charter fishing excursions, are available for locals and tourists to enjoy.
Schools in Marquette are excellent and offer a wide range of programs to serve the needs of the town’s diverse population.
Marquette is also known as a rich iron ore district.
www.marquette-realestate.com   (719 words)

  
 Marquette, KS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Marquette is located in western McPherson [MP] county between highway K-4 and the Smoky Hill river.
Settled by immigrants from Sweden, the town was chartered February 9, 1874.
The Charter House cabin on east Fifth was the setting for the signing of Marquette Town Charter in 1874.
skyways.lib.ks.us /towns/Marquette   (179 words)

  
 Discoverers Web: Jolliet and Marquette
Their expedition was was one of the first in the chain of events that would finally lead to French possession of Louisiana.
Marquette was born in 1637 in Laon, France.
In October 1674, Marquette went back to the Illinois, intending to live and preach among the Kaskaskians.
www.win.tue.nl /~engels/discovery/jolmar.html   (674 words)

  
 Marquette University - The Catholic, Jesuit University in Milwaukee, WI
Marquette University - The Catholic, Jesuit University in Milwaukee, WI Nobel Prize-winning Physicist to Speak at Marquette
The Marquette University departments of Physics and Chemistry will host Nobel Laureate Dr. Eric Cornell Thursday night at the Weasler Auditorium.
Cornell will discuss how he and his partners were able to prove a theory developed by Satyendra Nath Bose and Albert Einstein in the early 1920s.
www.marquette.edu   (75 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Notes, Quotes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Diener has completed his Marquette career and Crean has lost three other potential point guards to transfer for various reasons over the past three seasons, a glaring weakness that became all too evident late in the season, especially when Marquette closed with a 54-40 loss to Western Michigan in the NIT.
Marquette can count on guards Joe Chapman and Dameon Mason and forward Steve Novak, and the addition of transfer Dan Fitzgerald gives the Golden Eagles a versatile player who can score.
Marquette will need plenty of help at both spots to compete in the Big East.
www.usatoday.com /sports/college/mensbasketball/cusa/marquette.htm   (906 words)

  
 Kids and Teens Biography Explorers
The Journies and Expeditions of Marquette, Drake, Columbus, Cortez, and DeSoto - Middle school students tell the stories of five men who explored North America.
Marquette and Jolliet - Brief history of the first Europeans to follow the course of the Mississippi River.
Marquette and Jolliet - Short account of French explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet who first explored the path of the Mississippi River.
www.ability.org /kids_and_teens_biography_explore.htm   (3402 words)

  
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The Marquette County Prosecuting Attorney oversees the largest prosecutor’s office north of Grand Rapids Michigan.
Gary L. Walker, the elected prosecutor, is Chairman of the Michigan Prosecuting Attorney’s Coordinating Council and serves as Vice President of the National District Attorneys Association.
As the longest serving prosecutor in Michigan, he serves not only Marquette County, but makes our influence felt at the state and national level.
www.co.marquette.mi.us /prosecut.htm   (218 words)

  
 Marquette Country
This is the official start of the Holiday Season as the community gathers at the New Marquette Commons to welcome Santa and his helpers as they arrive by fire truck in Downtown Marquette.
The department of Music at NMU is pleased to present the Marquette Choral Society concert, Mr.
Downtown Marquette is transformed into Candy Cane lane to celebrate the release of the tins.
www.marquettecountry.org   (558 words)

  
 Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program - Marquette General Health System
Family Medicine Residency in Marquette, Michigan is a rural, community based, university affiliated training program based at a 352-bed regional medical center.
Accreditation by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations of Marquette General Hospital.
Marquette General Health System - 580 W. College Ave.
www.mgh.org /residenc   (135 words)

  
 McGregor-Marquette Chamber of Commerce
The area has much to offer, such as antiques, shopping, a railroad museum and depot information center, historical museums, a National Monument, restaurants, a variety of lodging facilities, boating, camping and all sorts of family entertainment, plus you may wish to try your luck at the full service riverboat casino.
The natural beauty of Marquette and McGregor, Iowa, is one of magic and wonder.
We have federal, state county and city parks and monuments where caves and effigies can be explored, along with unlimited river activities and unmatched scenic beauty.
www.mcgreg-marq.org   (247 words)

  
 Marquette Hotels: Comfort Suites Marquette MI   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The Comfort Suites Marquette Hotel is a three-time winner of the Choice Hotels prestigious Gold Award.
The Comfort Suites Hotel of Marquette is definitely the place to stay, whether you're coming to the Upper Peninsula's largest city for recreation, relaxation, or business.
Come visit us at the Comfort Suites Marquette Hotel - close to Sawyer International Airport SAW, Michigan MI and you will see why this hotel is one of the best lodging options in Marquette, Michigan.
cs-marquette.chidirect.com   (206 words)

  
 ESPN.com: Marquette Golden Eagles Men's Basketball Clubhouse
Trey Schwab, who underwent a lifesaving double-lung transplant last year, is leaving his job as a special assistant with the Marquette basketball program.
Marquette will keep its Golden Eagles nickname after all.
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sports.espn.go.com /ncaa/clubhouse?collegeId=269   (65 words)

  
 Marquette County
Click here to find out where to stay and play in beautiful Marquette County.
Click here for our Community Calendar to see what's going on in Marquette County.
Also included is a complete listing of Chamber of Commerce members and contact information that can be easily searched and printed.
www.marquette.org   (95 words)

  
 CollegeSports.com
Marquette track prepares for move to Big East
Marquette track has solid performance at legendary meet
Marquette is primed for their matchup with No. 24 Wisconsin
www.cstv.com /teams/marq   (308 words)

  
 Marquette County Home Page
Our goal is to provide information about Marquette County government and the services available to the citizens of Marquette County.
The Marquette County Clerk's Office is equipped to take your passport photos
Through leadership, innovation, and collaboration, the County of Marquette is committed to using its resources wisely to provide services that improve our quality of life and foster a countywide sense of community.
www.co.marquette.mi.us   (81 words)

  
 Marquette University Law School- Page Not Found
The file or document you are looking for cannot be found on the Marquette Law School Web server.
Since Marquette Law only returns web pages that contain all the words in your query, refining or narrowing your search is as simple as adding more words in quotations (Example: "alternative dispute resolution program") to the search terms you have already entered.
Your new query will return a smaller subset of the pages Marquette Law found for your original query.
law.marquette.edu /cgi-bin/site.pl?10917&dfStudentOrg_studentOrgID=18   (240 words)

  
 Jacques Marquette   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Marquette, Jacques, 1637–75, French missionary and explorer in North America, a Jesuit priest.
Marquette welcomed his appointment by Frontenac, governor of New France, to accompany Louis
On his return from the Mississippi voyage, Marquette stayed at Mackinac for a time, recovering his health and writing a journal of the voyage, which was first published (1681) in Thévenot's
www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0831931.html   (334 words)

  
 JS Online: Sports: Marquette Golden Eagles - Marquette University sports
Wesley Matthews dunks the ball to the delight of the fans during the Marquette Madness event on Friday.
"Marquette Madness," the annual event staged at the Al McGuire Center to celebrate the official start of practice, was electrified Friday night thanks to the young legs of two of the Golden Eagles' coveted freshman guards: Dominic James and Wesley Matthews.
The pair split the title of slam-dunk champion after going head-to-head for four rounds in a contest highlighted by Matthews' dunk over his mother.
www.jsonline.com /sports/marq   (211 words)

  
 Official Athletic Site, Marquette University Golden Eagles - Men's Basketball
Marquette Basketball Squad To Tour Costa Rica In Mid October
Ground was broken on the Al McGuire Center on May 1, 2002.
The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated.
www.gomarquette.com /sports/m-baskbl/marq-m-baskbl-body.html   (197 words)

  
 Marquette Golden Eagles Basketball and Recruiting Front Page
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As usual, a ton of recruits will be on the move this weekend.
Marquette Madness set for October 14 at 7 p.m
marquette.scout.com   (125 words)

  
 GoMarquette.com | The Official Site of Marquette Athletics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
The Marquette men's basketball team got its season underway on Friday night at the Al McGuire Center with its annual Marquette Madness festivities.
Senior Eigis Vedrickas led the Marquette men’s tennis team in the opening day of the Marquette Invitational at the Helfaer Tennis Stadium.
The men advanced two players to the semi-finals set to begin tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
www.gomarquette.com   (154 words)

  
 Journal of Academic Indology | Bibliographic Encyclopedia | Authors | Marquette, J. de - bY171; H886 - EIPA
Marquette J. de Top 10 Bestselling Books: Matthew Ogilvie Jim Kjelgaard Stephen J. Voorhies Donna Teevan Jules J. Toner Frederick E Crowe Joseph Donnelly Richard J. Clifford Paul J. Booth Stephen A. Werner Marquette J. de
Lonergan, Hermeneutics, and Theological Method (Marquette Studies in Theology)
Marquette J. de Top 10 Bestselling Bücher: Jeanne A. Marquise Pompadour Hans Pleschinski Claude Prosper Jolyot de Crébillon Erich Loos Erika Hönisch D. Marquis de Sade Krista Posch Gert Heidenreich Horst Sachtleben François Gayot de Pitaval Alfred Czech Marquette J. de
www.indology.net /biblio-9726.html   (311 words)

  
 Marquette University Law School
In a profession where conventional wisdom says maintaining a distance between yourself and the client is the cardinal rule - meet a Marquette Lawyer who says you can break that rule and be successful.
The Malpractice Ball is an event open to students from the Marquette Law School, the Marquette Dental School, and the Medical College of Wisconsin.
All students of these schools, plus dates, are welcome to attend.
law.marquette.edu /cgi-bin/site.pl   (389 words)

  
 Marquette County, Michigan Counties ALHN, AHGP, & MIGenWeb History & Genealogy Project
I am the person responsible for coordinating this Marquette County, Michigan page.
If you would like to contribute your genealogical or historical information, enter it on the appropriate boards below, or contact me at nvance@cbpu.com.
Marquette County Historical Society Webpage (Longyear Research Library).
www.geocities.com /Heartland/Plains/5666/Marquette.html   (287 words)

  
 Chris Marquette   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-19)
Freddy Vs. Jason (2003) (as Christopher George Marquette)....
The Tic Code (1999) (as Christopher George Marquette)....
Find where Chris Marquette is credited alongside another name
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