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Pechstein, Max

(Encyclopedia) Pechstein, MaxPechstein, Maxmäks pĕkhˈshtīn [key], 1881–1955, German expressionist painter and graphic artist. Early contact with the art of Van Gogh stimulated his development toward…

The 2006 Class of Inductees

Herman Affel, 1893–1972, and Lloyd Espenschied, 1889–1986, Coaxial cable. The coaxial cable made it possible to carry thousands of simultaneous phone calls on long distance circuits. Karl…

William Vans MURRAY, Congress, MD (1760-1803)

MURRAY William Vans , a Representative from Maryland; born in Cambridge, Dorchester County, Md., February 9, 1760; completed preparatory studies; studied law at the Temple in London, which he…

John Van McDUFFIE, Congress, AL (1841-1896)

McDUFFIE John Van , a Representative from Alabama; born in Addison, Steuben County, N.Y., May 16, 1841; attended the common schools; moved with his parents to Bureau County, Ill., in 1855;…

Edwin Van Wyck ZSCHAU, Congress, CA (1940)

ZSCHAU Edwin Van Wyck , a Representative from California; born in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebr., January 6, 1940; attended public schools in Omaha; A.B., Princeton University, 1961; M.B.A., 1963, M…

Henry VAN AERNAM, Congress, NY (1819-1894)

VAN AERNAM Henry , a Representative from New York; born in Marcellus, Onondaga County, N.Y., March 11, 1819; pursued an academic course; studied medicine at the Geneva and Willoughby Medical…

Philip VAN CORTLANDT, Congress, NY (1749-1831)

VAN CORTLANDT Philip , a Representative from New York; born in New York City August 21, 1749; pursued classical studies; attended Coldenham Academy; engaged as a civil engineer; member of the…

Lionel VAN DEERLIN, Congress, CA (1914-2008)

VAN DEERLIN Lionel , a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., July 25, 1914; attended the public schools at Oceanside, Calif.; B.A., University of…