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    Robert E. Bush

      Russian mathematician professor Leonid Pavlovich Shilnikov

      Leonid Pavlovich Shilnikov 1934-2011  prominent russian mathematician professor at the university of nizhny Novgorod

      Leonid Pavlovich Shilnikov 1934-2011  prominent russian mathematician professor at the university of nizhny Novgorod

      • nizhny novgorod

      Eddy and Ann Knight

      Eddy Knight opened Knight Specialties in 1972, originally using his vehicle as an office and his family's garage and backyard for inventory storage. Later, Eddy opened Knight's first official...

      Eddy Knight opened Knight Specialties in 1972, originally using his vehicle as an office and his family's garage and backyard for inventory storage. Later, Eddy opened Knight's first official...

      • louisiana
      • ull
      • oil
      • industry

      Amédé Ardoin / Dennis McGee

      Amédé Ardoin 1898-1942Dennis McGee 1893-1989Proud of his singing, accordionist Amédé Ardoin always carried a lemon in his pocket to keep his voice strong, clear, and true. Among the first...

      Amédé Ardoin 1898-1942Dennis McGee 1893-1989Proud of his singing, accordionist Amédé Ardoin always carried a lemon in his pocket to keep his voice strong, clear, and true. Among the first...

      • louisiana
      • lafayette
      • ull
      • cajun
      • music
      • zydeco

      Original 1931 Baton Rouge Airport Beacon

      This beacon identified Baton Rouge's first Municipal Airport located at Government St. and Lobdell Rd. It was used during the "Golden Age of Aviation" that followed Charles Lindbergh's 1927...

      This beacon identified Baton Rouge's first Municipal Airport located at Government St. and Lobdell Rd. It was used during the "Golden Age of Aviation" that followed Charles Lindbergh's...

      • louisiana
      • btr
      • baton rouge
      • air
      • planes
      • airport

      Valsin Broussard (Oct 1825 - Mar. 1899)

      Founder of the little town of Broussardville (December 13, 1856) and postmaster of Côte Gelée (June 1866-July 1867). On July 24, 1874, he was appointed first postmaster of Broussard, as Côte Gelée...

      Founder of the little town of Broussardville (December 13, 1856) and postmaster of Côte Gelée (June 1866-July 1867). On July 24, 1874, he was appointed first postmaster of Broussard, as Côte Gelée...

      • louisiana
      • early settler
      • broussard
      • lafayette parish

      Julien Poydras

      Born April 3, 1740 in Nantes, France Died June 23, 1824 in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Statesman, Poet and Philanthropist

      Born April 3, 1740 in Nantes, France Died June 23, 1824 in Pointe Coupee Parish, LA Statesman, Poet and Philanthropist

      • louisiana
      • colonial
      • new roads
      • pointe coupee parish

      Commander of the Order of St. George, Captain of the 1st Rank, studied here. CHERKASOV PETER NILOVICH

      Here, in Nizhny Novgorod noble institute, in 1892-1894. The commander of the legendary gunboat ''Sivuch'', Commander of the Order of St. George, Captain of the 1st Rank, studied here. CHERKASOV...

      Here, in Nizhny Novgorod noble institute, in 1892-1894. The commander of the legendary gunboat ''Sivuch'', Commander of the Order of St. George, Captain of the 1st Rank, studied here....

      • nizhny novgorod

      St. Mark's Baptist Church

      St. Mark Baptist Church was erected in 1877 at Chamberlin. St. Mark began as a barge structure for 44 years when pulled from the Mississippi River and taken by wagons to this spot. Over 150...

      St. Mark Baptist Church was erected in 1877 at Chamberlin. St. Mark began as a barge structure for 44 years when pulled from the Mississippi River and taken by wagons to this spot. Over...

      • louisiana
      • west baton rouge
      • church
      • religion

      Hero of the Soviet Union Academician YEVGENIY KONSTANTINOVICH FEDOROV

      1937 here in the former experimental and demonstration school. V.I.Lenin in 1921-1927 studied here the outstanding polar researcher geophysicist of the first drifting station "North Pole-1". Hero...

      1937 here in the former experimental and demonstration school. V.I.Lenin in 1921-1927 studied here the outstanding polar researcher geophysicist of the first drifting station "North Pole-1". Hero...

      • nizhny novgorod

      Flight 759 Memorial

      In Memory of the Victims of Flight 759 July 9, 1982

      In Memory of the Victims of Flight 759 July 9, 1982

      • louisiana
      • kenner
      • msy
      • air disaster

      Kennerettes Civic and Social Club, Inc.

      Organized in 1957 as the YWCA Kennerettes by a group of young ladies and women from the Kenner / Metairie area. The organization promotes spiritual, educational, recreational, and social...

      Organized in 1957 as the YWCA Kennerettes by a group of young ladies and women from the Kenner / Metairie area. The organization promotes spiritual, educational, recreational, and...

      • louisiana
      • kenner
      • jefferson parish

      Member of the General Council of the First International LOPATIN GERMAN ALEXANDROVICH

      Here was born LOPATIN GERMAN ALEXANDROVICH 1845-1918 Member of the General Council of the First International, the first translator into Russian of the fundamental work of K. Marx (Capital).

      Here was born LOPATIN GERMAN ALEXANDROVICH 1845-1918 Member of the General Council of the First International, the first translator into Russian of the fundamental work of K. Marx (Capital).

      • nizhny novgorod

      Kenner Community Band

      Kenner Community Band was organized in 1944 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart and Rodney Jones. Band was under the direction of Maestro Wilson. In 1960, renowned drummer and singer Joseph Williams...

      Kenner Community Band was organized in 1944 by Henry "Teddy" Stewart and Rodney Jones. Band was under the direction of Maestro Wilson. In 1960, renowned drummer and singer Joseph...

      • louisiana
      • kenner
      • music

      Lehi Public Safety Officers Memorial

      Lehi Public Safety Officers MemorialFor of those to whom much is given, much is required. When at some future date the high court of history sits in judgement on each of us - recording whether in...

      Lehi Public Safety Officers MemorialFor of those to whom much is given, much is required. When at some future date the high court of history sits in judgement on each of us - recording whether in...

      • utah
      • memorial

      Swans Club, Inc.

      Organized in October of 1952 by a group of educators who worked at Washington Elementary School. The mission of the organization is to provide humanitarian services to enhance community life. The...

      Organized in October of 1952 by a group of educators who worked at Washington Elementary School. The mission of the organization is to provide humanitarian services to enhance community life. The...

      • louisiana
      • kenner
      • education
      • jefferson parish

      RESTON - A "NEW TOWN"

      T 58RESTONA "NEW TOWN"In 1961, Robert E. Smith Jr. began developing6,750 acres of Sunset Hills Farm as a communityopen to all races, ages, and incomes. Workingwith Simon, the architectural firm of...

      T 58RESTONA "NEW TOWN"In 1961, Robert E. Smith Jr. began developing6,750 acres of Sunset Hills Farm as a communityopen to all races, ages, and incomes. Workingwith Simon, the architectural firm of...

      • reston virgi...

      The W.A. "Bay" Evans Home

      Architect Blum E. Hester, who designed the Creighton Theatre, drew the plans for this house in 1933. Built for William Arthur "Bay" Evans (1900-1954) and his wife Garnet, the residence features...

      Architect Blum E. Hester, who designed the Creighton Theatre, drew the plans for this house in 1933. Built for William Arthur "Bay" Evans (1900-1954) and his wife Garnet, the residence features...

      • texas
      • historic landmark
      • architecture
      • conroe

      Dr. O. R. Nevitt Memorial Swimming Pool