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	Bill Robinson - MSN Encarta
		Bill Robinson, also called Bojangles (1878-1949), American tap dancer and entertainer, known for his skill and originality, and one of the first fl entertainers to achieve popularity among members of different races in the United States.
		Born Luther Robinson in Richmond, Virginia, he was raised by his grandmother after being orphaned as a baby.
		Robinson performed in New York City in several Broadway musical revues, including Blackbirds of 1928,Brown Buddies (1930), Blackbirds of 1933, and The Hot Mikado (1939).
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761580472/Bill_Robinson.html (348 words)

	Bill Robinson; public information officer for S.D. police \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Bill Robinson, who was the link between San Diego's Police Department, media outlets and residents through some of the city's most traumatic events, died Wednesday night in his Oak Park home after a four-year battle with cancer.
		Robinson was born in Brady, Texas, on Aug. 16, 1941.
		Robinson was unusual because he was a civilian working in a position dominated by sworn officers.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20051125/news_1m25robinson.html (678 words)

	Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III Treasurer Biography
		Robinson’s responsibilities as Treasurer of the ABA are to oversee the safekeeping of association funds and investments and to report periodically on association finances to the ABA Board of Governors and House of Delegates.
		Robinson was 50th president of the Kentucky Bar Association, first chair of the Kentucky IOLTA fund, president of the Kentucky Bar Foundation and first president of the Salmon P. Chase American Inn of Court.
		Robinson is a past member of the board, treasurer and co-chair of the National Conference of Community and Justice (NCCJ) in Greater Cincinnati and continues as an emeritus member of the Board.
	www.abanet.org /media/robinsonbio.html (451 words)

	Bill Robinson - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Robinson died of a chronic heart condition at Columbia Presbyterian Center in New York City in 1949.
		Robinson was dogged by lifelong personal demons, enhanced by having to endure the indignities of racism that, despite his great success, still limited his opportunities.
		Bill Robinson's biography was published in 1988 and a made-for-television film titled Bojangles was released in 2001.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bill_Robinson (1805 words)

	Dancer History Archives by StreetSwing.com - William Bojangles Robinson - Main Page
		Robinson is said to have arrived in New York when he was 20 years of age and got his first job at Minors Theatre in the Bowery, then various eateries and finally Vaudeville Stages.
		Robinson sang "Doin' the New Low Down" while he did his "Stair Dance Routine" and was an immediate success with the weekly gross for the show going from $9,000 to $27,00.
		Robinson loved to play pool and liked it quiet when he made certain shots, at that time he would pull out his pistol, lay it on the edge of the pool table and take his shot, as the other patrons would become very quiet.
	www.streetswing.com /histmai2/d2bojan1.htm (614 words)

	Bill Robinson 'was truly a dedicated professional' \| The San Diego Union-Tribune
		Robinson endeared himself to reporters and cops alike for his straight-talking style, his quick responses, his calm under pressure and his dedication to accuracy and fairness.
		Robinson was so beloved by the San Diego press corps and fellow employees at the department that many tried to throw retirement parties for him in 2004.
		Robinson's home phone number, which he graciously gave out to any journalist who asked, became a security blanket for the local press corps, and reporters routinely took advantage.
	www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20051204/news_1j04billm.html (958 words)

	Newsmaker: Bill Robinson seeks full accounting of colleges' 'sportsocracy'
		Robinson is quick to say that he supports Pitt adding the recreation building and basketball arena to its campus.
		Robinson, 60, said sports venues are overrated in terms of the jobs and commerce they create.
		Robinson did not set out to be a politician or a watchdog on the growing business of sport.
	www.post-gazette.com /firstamendment/20020415newsmaker0415p5.asp (1025 words)

	Response to Bill Robinson
		Brother Bill Robinson, Jr., asserting he is no apologist for those to whom the Open Letter was specifically addressed, apologized rather profusely for those to whom the Open Letter was addressed.
		Robinson emphasized repeatedly that those signing the letter were drawing the lines of fellowship.
		Bill vainly tried to parallel a letter of concern to a document (the Questionnaire) used by some as a test of soundness on certain specific issues.
	www.biblebanner.com /ga_art/dayage/drs2brj1.htm (1485 words)

	Bill Robinson
		Bill Robinson, of St. Charles, Illinois, is a third generation hammered dulcimer player who was taught by both his father and his grandmother and has played for over forty years.
		Bill is an old-timer in the business with respect to his accomplishments in country and bluegrass music.
		Bill is a regular performer at the annual Fox Valley Folk Festival held in Geneva, the same city where the “Arts in Illinois” segment was filmed.
	www.foxvalleyarts.org /robinson.htm (832 words)

	Bill's Bio (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Bill's grandfather, Leonard Robinson, was a minister of the Baptist church near where Dan lived.
		Bill's dad was 44 years old when Bill was born, and unfortunately, Bill only had time to learn his father's techniques before his dad became ill. Bill's Dad gave verbal instructions on some of the tricks of the trade, and suggested that Bill do some of his own research and apply it.
		In recent years, Bill began having allergic reactions with some of the finishes and woods that are used in the instruments making.
	www.ghostlight.com.cob-web.org:8888 /hr-dulcimers/H&R14.htm (350 words)

	Office of the Allegheny County Council (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		William Russell Robinson (Bill) was selected and confirmed by Allegheny County Council to serve by appointment to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the Honorable Louis "Hop" Kendrick.
		Bill Robinson was sworn into office on September 23, 2003 by the Honorable Louis C. Coles, Magistrate, City of Pittsburgh.
		Bill Robinson is a small business owner of Bill Robinson and Associates, a public affairs, educational, economic development consulting firm.
	www.county.allegheny.pa.us /council/dist10.asp (290 words)

	Biography for Bill Robinson (I) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Bill Robinson quit school at age seven and began work as a professional dancer the following year.
		According to one jazz dance source, Bill "Bojangles"; Robinson was the chief instigator for getting tap dance "up on its toes." Early forms of tap, including the familiar 'buck and wing' contained a flat-footed style while Robinson performed on the balls of his feet with a shuffle-tap style that allowed him more improvisation.
		Born Luther Robinson in Richmond, Virginia on May 25, 1878, he was orphaned in infancy and reared by a grandmother.
	www.imdb.com /name/nm0732408/bio (1135 words)

	Drop Me Off in Harlem
		Born in Richmond, Virginia, Bill Robinson began dancing in local saloons at the age of six.
		Robinson's talent gave him entrée to two worlds—white entertainment and fl—yet he was never completely accepted in either one.
		Robinson was a close friend and teacher of Florence Mills.
	artsedge.kennedy-center.org /exploring/harlem/faces/robinson_text.html (457 words)

	Whitworth President William P. Robinson - Biography
		During Robinson’s tenure, Whitworth has completed a number of capital projects, including its beautiful campus center, a renovated science center, an athletics complex for soccer, softball and field events, an expanded and renovated classroom/faculty-office building and, most recently, a new academic building.
		Robinson is a past chair of the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce and a founding co-chair of the Higher Education Leadership Group of Spokane.
		Robinson’s connection with students is integral to his person and to his presidency.
	www.whitworth.edu /Administration/PresidentsOffice/Biography.htm (662 words)

	1993 Honorees - William P. Robinson, Sr., Ph.D.
		Robinson was so inspired that he changed his major from botany to political science.
		Robinson returned home to Virginia in 1963, when he accepted the chairmanship of Norfolk State College's political science department.
		Robinson soon sought election to the Virginia House of Delegates.
	www.dom.com /about/education/strong/1993/williamrobinson.jsp (253 words)

	Bill Robinson - Moviefone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Born in Richmond, Virginia on May 25, 1878, to Maxwell Robinson, a machine-shop worker, and Maria Robinson, a choir singer, Bill Robinson was brought up by...
		In 1949, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson died penniless in New York City at the age...
		Bill Robinson - Filmography, Biography, News, Photos, Birth date, Relationships, Bill Robinson Film Clips, and Fun Facts on Moviefone.
	movies.aol.com /celebrity/bill-robinson/274986/main (96 words)

	BILL ROBINSON -- Vance's Fantastic Classic Black Dance Theatre
		To whites, for example, his nickname "Bojangles" meant happy-go-lucky, while the fl variety artist Tom Flatcher claimed it was slang for "squabbler." Political figures and celebrities appointed him an honorary mayor of Harlem, a lifetime member of policemen's associations and fraternal orders, and a mascot of the New York Giants baseball team.
		Robinson did his dancing on the balls of the feet.
		A similar hat soon appeared on the head of Robinson and he was chided for it.
	www.theatredance.com /robinson.html (1194 words)

	African-American History Month: Bill Robinson
		Bill "Bojangles" Robinson was a New York Life policyholder.
		Bill Robinson was raised by his grandmother following the death of his parents when he was still a baby.
		After 1930, fl revues decreased in popularity, but Robinson remained in popular with white audiences for more than a decade in many motion pictures produced by such companies as RKO, 20th Century Fox and Paramount.
	www.newyorklife.com /cda/0,3254,13534,00.html (271 words)

	Bill Robinson - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Bill Robinson - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Robinson, Bill, also called Bojangles (1878-1949), American tap dancer and entertainer, known for his skill and originality, and one of the first...
		William “Smokey” Robinson was born in Detroit, Michigan.
	encarta.msn.com /Bill_Robinson.html (113 words)

	Bill "Bojangles" Robinson
		After 1930 fl revues waned in popularity, but Robinson remained in vogue with white audiences for more than a decade in some fourteen motion pictures produced by such companies as RKO, 20th Century Fox and Paramount.
		According to Stearns' Jazz Dance, Robinson was responsible for getting tap dance "up on its toes." Early tap was mostly 'buck and wing' a flat footed dance style.
		Robinson had a major acting and dancing appearance in "Stormy Weather (1943)" with Lena Horne and Fats Waller.
	www.tapdance.org /tap/people/bojangle.htm (1198 words)

	Bill Robinson & Associates, Inc.
		Robinson taught at Point Park University, Carlow University, the University of Pittsburgh and Community College of Allegheny County.
		Bill Robinson is pursuing both his passion for politics and teaching.
		Council Member Robinson is the Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Community College of Allegheny County.
	www.billsbooks.net (403 words)

	A A World . Reference Room . Articles . Bill Robinson \| PBS
		Robinson's parents having died when he was a baby, he was raised by a grandmother and received little formal schooling.
		His soft-shoe and tap routines were widely copied by other dancers, but Robinson was probably unmatched for ingenuity in creating new steps, especially his famous “stair dance.” He also was famed for a unique ability to run backward—almost as fast as other men could run forward; he once ran 75 yards backward in 8.2 seconds.
		Despite his earnings, which reached $6,600 a week for at least one year, he died in relative poverty, chiefly because of his spendthrift generosity and habits of gambling.
	www.pbs.org /wnet/aaworld/reference/articles/bill_robinson.html (284 words)

	Bill Robinson Biography
		Bill Robinson was unfortunate in being ballyhooed as "the next Mickey Mantle" after the Yankees traded the popular Clete Boyer to Atlanta to obtain him.
		He struggled for three years with the Yankees, toiled in the Phillies system, and almost quit before finally maturing and hitting 25 homers in 1973.
		With Pittsburgh, Robinson never had a position, as manager Chuck Tanner used his "super-regular" in the outfield, at first base, and at third base.
	www.autographedtoyou.com /Bill-Robinson-Biography.htm (110 words)

	Bill Robinson Website
		Bill Robinson records exclusively with the Neato label.
		August 15: Now the complete score and synth recording of the newly completed Aditya Hridayam for oboe, violin and piano composed for Joseph and Mary Kay Robinson is on the Music page.
		Oh, and I just wrote a sharp-tongued letter to my alma mater Phillips Academy, Andover (the same prep school that George HW, George W, and Jeb Bush stained with their presence) that the alumni Bulletin didn't dare print....
	billrobinsonmusic.com (819 words)

	Bill "Bojangles" Robinson Was Born (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07)
		Bill "Bojangles" Robinson Was Born (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab1.tamu.edu)
		Born on May 25, 1878, in Richmond, Virginia, Robinson invented a new way to tap, transforming it from a flat-footed dance to a style that pushed the performer to his toes.
		Many of Robinson's steps, including the famous "stair dance," are commonly used today.
	www.americaslibrary.gov.cob-web.org:8888 /jb/gilded/jb_gilded_bojangle_1.html (80 words)

	Elephant \| Cast & Crew \| Bill Robinson
		Producer/writer Bill Robinson has worked closely with Diane Keaton over the past eleven years and founded their production company, Blue Relief, where he serves as President.
		Under Robinson, Blue Relief has become one of the most active star-driven production companies, with over two dozen motion picture and television projects in development.
		Robinson is currently writing Semester at Sea for New Line Cinema and Dispensing With the Truth for Showtime.
	www.elephantmovie.com /cast/brobinson.html (204 words)

	Bill Robinson Returns
		Four-time O'Brien Award winning trainer Bill Robinson's 27-month suspension ended today, and he told Trot Insider that he will return to racing.
		Robinson said that while he kept busy with his farm during his time away from racing, he missed it.
		Robinson said he'll be at the yearling sales this Fall and will build a stable slowly.
	www.standardbredcanada.ca /news/iss0706/billrobinsonre0719.html (280 words)

	Bill Robinson Dulcimer Music
		Traditional players of today are those who chose to learn this instrument.
		My grandmother Emma Van Fossen and my father Ross Robinson played the hammered dulcimer.
		I have carried on the tradition and taught my daughter, Monica, as well.
	www.billrobinson-dulcimer.com (357 words)

	Bill Robinson
		Bill Bojangles Robinson - Biography with photos and a QuickTime film clip.
		Bill Bojangles Robinson Page - Photo and biography with links to other sites.
		IMDiversity.com - Bill "Bojangles" Robinson - Biography of the tap dancer.
	www.hotguitarist.com /bands/R/robinson_bill.htm (72 words)

	CD Baby: DAN CRISCI, BILL ROBINSON: I Surrender All
		Bill Robinson has been performing as a jazz vocalist since his teen years.
		But after listening to the music of Dan and Bill, I was moved by their artistry as well.
		Dan Crisci's rhythms appeal to the jazz and gospel lover alike; Bill Robinson's vocals open the heart and inspire prayer.
	www.cdbaby.com /crisci (444 words)

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