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Pavilion Lake

(Encyclopedia) Pavilion Lake, lake, 3.6 mi (5.8 km) long, 2,625 ft (800 m) wide, and 213 ft (65 m) deep at its maximum depth, in Marble Canyon at the S end of the Marble Range near Cache Creek, S…

Joffrey Ballet

(Encyclopedia) Joffrey Ballet, one of the major American dance companies. It was founded in New York City in 1956 by the dancer-choreographer Robert Joffrey. From 1956 to 1964 it made yearly tours of…

Recipients of Kennedy Center Honors

The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., created its Honors awards in 1978 to recognize the lifetime achievements of selected American…

Alvin Morell BENTLEY, Congress, MI (1918-1969)

BENTLEY Alvin Morell , a Representative from Michigan; born in Portland, Maine, August 30, 1918; graduated from Southern Pines (N.C.) High School in 1934, Asheville (N.C.) Prep School in 1936, and…

Alvin Ray BUSH, Congress, PA (1893-1959)

BUSH Alvin Ray , a Representative from Pennsylvania; born on a farm in Boggs Township, Clearfield County, Pa., June 4, 1893; attended the public schools; at the age of thirteen started work as a…

Alvin Paul KITCHIN, Congress, NC (1908-1983)

KITCHIN Alvin Paul , a Representative from North Carolina; born in Scotland Neck, Halifax County, N.C., September 13, 1908; educated in the public schools; attended Oak Ridge Military Institute…

Alvin Victor DONAHEY, Congress, OH (1873-1946)

Senate Years of Service: 1935-1941 Party: Democrat DONAHEY Alvin Victor , a Senator from Ohio; born in Cadwallader, Tuscarawas County, Ohio, July 7, 1873; attended the public schools; learned…

George Alvin LOUD, Congress, MI (1852-1925)

LOUD George Alvin , a Representative from Michigan; born in Bracebridge, Ohio, June 18, 1852; moved with his parents to Massachusetts in 1856 and to Au Sable, Mich., in 1866; attended the…

William Alvin PITTENGER, Congress, MN (1885-1951)

PITTENGER William Alvin , a Representative from Minnesota; born on a farm near Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, Ind., December 29, 1885; attended rural schools; was graduated from Wabash College…