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  Robert P. Linn; longest-serving mayor in America; 95 | The San Diego Union-Tribune
Linn, in his 15th term as mayor of Beaver, Pa., died at home Saturday, said his daughter, Marty Scheidmantel.
Linn was sworn into office on Jan. 2, 1946, though he didn't even want the job, then known as burgess.
Linn was officially recognized as the longest-serving mayor in the United States.
www.signonsandiego.com /uniontrib/20040825/news_1m25linn.html   (149 words)

  
 Holland, Benjamin Descendants - pafg12.htm - Generated by Personal Ancestral File   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Elizabeth Lydia Holland (Robert Warren, Jacob, Thomas, Benjamin) was born on 23 Feb 1845 in, Linn, Missouri.
Lucy Amanda Holland (Robert Warren, Jacob, Thomas, Benjamin) was born on 22 Jun 1853 in, Linn, Missouri.
Robert Franklin Holland (Robert Warren, Jacob, Thomas, Benjamin) was born on 7 Sep 1857 in, Linn, Missouri.
home.comcast.net /~mdholland33/holland/pafg12.htm   (1421 words)

  
 Obituary: Robert Linn / Mayor of Beaver Borough for a record 58 years   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Linn was 95 and serving his 58th consecutive year as mayor.
Linn and the borough of nearly 5,000 residents were a perfect match.
Linn is survived by four daughters, Marty Scheidmantel, of Beaver; Eleanor Hesser, of Beaver; Beth Mitchell, of Virginia Beach, Va.; and Mary Hockenberry, of New Cumberland, Cumberland County; eight grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/04237/366570.stm   (655 words)

  
 Robert Linn, longest-serving mayor in United States; 95 - The Boston Globe
Linn, 95 and in his 15th term, died at home Saturday, said his daughter, Marty Scheidmantel.
Linn was sworn into office on Jan. 2, 1946, though he didn't want the job, which was then known as burgess.
Linn went along with a group of Republicans who wanted to unseat the incumbent, but he took out a newspaper ad urging people to vote for his opponent.
www.boston.com /news/globe/obituaries/articles/2004/08/24/robert_linn_longest_serving_mayor_in_united_states_95   (214 words)

  
 Robert L. Linn, Ph.D | School of Education | University of Colorado at Boulder
Robert Linn is distinguished professor emeritus of education in the research and evaluation methods program.
Linn’s research explores the uses and interpretations of educational assessments, with an emphasis on educational accountability systems.
Linn is a member of the National Academy of Education and a lifetime National Associate of the National Academies.
www.colorado.edu /education/faculty/robertlinn/index.html   (251 words)

  
 Robert Linn - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Linn, a Republican, served 58 years as the mayor of Beaver, Pennsylvania, a small town (borough) around 25 miles northwest of Pittsburgh.
Linn was born in Burgettstown and grew up in Beaver.
Linn died in his sleep at his home in 2004 at the age of 95 and in the middle of his fifteenth term.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Linn   (325 words)

  
 Blog of Death: Robert Linn
Linn was sworn into office 58 years ago in the town of Beaver, Pa., a small suburb of Pittsburgh.
Linn even published a letter in the local newspaper that urged voters to elect his opponent.
During the course of his tenure, Linn converted the train station into a 9-1-1 headquarters and transformed the freight station into the Beaver Area Historical Museum.
www.blogofdeath.com /archives/001146.html   (214 words)

  
 School of Education
Linn, R. "Validation of the uses and interpretations of results of state assessment and accountability systems." In J. Tindal and T. Haladyna (Eds.).
Linn, R. "The Pearson selection formulas: Implications for studies of predictive bias and estimates of educational effects in selected samples." Journal of Educational Measurement, 20, 1-15.
Linn, R. and Slinde, J. "The determination of the significance of change between pre and posttesting periods." Review of Educational Research, 47, 121-150.
www.colorado.edu /education/faculty/robertlinn/vita.html   (1306 words)

  
 Robert Linn [#88] at 2004 National SCRABBLE® Championship
Linn currently has a record of 16-14, -56, and is ranked #72 in Division 1.
Linn played #111 John O'Laughlin (Madison, WI) and won 417 to 319 (a spread of 98).
Linn played #141 John Scalzo (Middle Village, NY) and won 411 to 367 (a spread of 44).
www.scrabble-assoc.com /tourneys/2004/nsc/build/player/1/088.html   (1773 words)

  
 Robert Linn - Winter 1998
Robert Linn is Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California, in Los Angeles.
Divertimento for Oboe, Two Horns, and String Quintet, commissioned and premiered by the Southwest Chamber Music Society, was presented Oct. 10-12, 1996 in Los Angeles and Pasadena, with Horn soloing on the oboe.
In addition, there have been many other performances of Linn's published compositions.
www.sai-national.org /pubs/win98/rlinn.html   (152 words)

  
 Preserving Nature in the National Parks: A History (Chapter 6)
Heretofore, Linn felt, the scientists had had "no real representation on that august body." [62] At that point, it seemed that little more independence could be expected as long as science remained a function of the Park Service.
Linn later recalled that he had not been consulted prior to Hartzog's sudden announcement of the reorganization, made at a meeting of regional directors in a hotel near Washington's Dulles Airport.
Robert Linn believed that Hartzog's support for science was much greater than that of his immediate successors, a view seemingly contradicted by the rise of science under Director Walker.
www.cr.nps.gov /history/online_books/sellars/chap6c.htm   (5326 words)

  
 Descendents of Robert Miller Sr: Sixth Generation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
(Robert Linn O'Neal II is #3332.) Robert was born 1887.
When Robert was age 29 and Clare Forrest Miller was age 27 they became the parents of Robert Linn O'Neal III May 15, 1917.
When Clare was age 29 and Robert Linn O'Neal II was age 32 they became the parents of Marion Bruce O'Neal December 14, 1919.
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 Robert L. Linn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Linn is professor of education at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Co-director of CRESST.
Receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a specialization in psychometrics in 1965, Dr. Linn has published over 150 articles dealing with a wide range of theoretical and practical issues in educational measurement.
Among the many honors Dr. Linn has received for his contributions to educational measurement are the E. Thorndike Award in 1992, the E. Lindquist Award in 1993, and the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Award for Distinguished Contributions to Educational Research in 1997.
www.cse.ucla.edu /CRESST/pages/LINN.htm   (153 words)

  
 Descendants of Andrew Linn Sr.: Notes and References
Linn Family Research Files, Harry Lingle, BJL Documentation: Lingle File, 1970s and 1980s, Lingle's Researh p.5, (hereafter cited as RES: Linn Family); and LetterTo: Brian Linn from Harry Lingle, Harry Lingle, BJL Documentation: Lingle File, August 13 1990 p.1 (hereafter cited as Letr: B. Linn/ H. Lingle).
Letr: B. Linn/ H. Lingle, p.3; and Obituary of Elizabeth "Eliza" Linn DeHaas, Democratic Watchman, Bellefonte, Centre Co., PA (November 1, 1912), (hereafter cited as Obit, Eliza DeHaas).
RES: By Jeanne Linn; and Obituary of Blanche Miller, Hotchkiss, Colorado (September 1980), (hereafter cited as Obit, Blanche Miller).
www.linnfamily.org /sources.htm   (8524 words)

  
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Linn was born in San Francisco and studied composition with Darius Milhaud, Halsey Stevens, Roger Sessions, and Ingolf Dahl.
He was professor emeritus of the Thornton School of Music at the University of Southern California, where he taught for 33 years and was chairman of the composition department for nearly two decades before retiring in 1990.
Linn was the recipient of numerous awards from organizations such as ASCAP and the Macdowell Association, and his works have been performed by the San Francisco, Boston, and London Symphonies.
www.newmusicbox.org /news/dec99/rlinn_obit.html   (173 words)

  
 Robert Linn [#74] at WSC 2003
In round Round 11, Linn played #06 Andrew Golding (Montreal QC) and won 491 to 299 (a spread of 192).
In round Round 21, Linn played #84 Tim Adamson (Saint Paul, MN) and lost 369 to 407 (a spread of -38).
In round Round 23, Linn played #38 John O'Laughlin (Hartland, WI) and lost 366 to 428 (a spread of -62).
www.scrabble-assoc.com /tourneys/2003/wsc/build/player/1/74.html   (632 words)

  
 Robert Linn Henshaw
Henshaw, Robert L., head-of-household, age 22, born in Virginia; parents born in Virginia; first marriage, married 1 year 10 months; occupation: farmer, general farm; owned farm (free).
Robert and family were shown in the 1920 census (Jan 27 1920), Louisa County, Virginia:
Henshaw, Robert L., head-of-household, age 41, born in Virginia; parents born in Virginia; first married at age 21; rented home ($7 rent); no radio in home; occupation: laborer, plaining mill; not a war veteran.
www.rawbw.com /~hinshaw/cgi-bin/id?a18217   (719 words)

  
 Western Knight Center for Specialized Journalism - Robert Linn   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Robert Linn is distinguished professor of education at the University of Colorado at Boulder and co-director of the National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards, and Student Testing (CRESST).
Linn has published over 150 articles dealing with a wide range of theoretical and practical issues in educational measurement.
Among the many honors Linn has received for his contributions to educational measurement are the E. Thorndike Award in 1992, the E. Lindquist Award in 1993, and the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Award for Distinguished Contributions to Educational Research in 1997.
www.wkconline.org /index.php/seminars/speakerpage/?sid=312   (376 words)

  
 Descendants of Andrew Linn Sr.: Fifth Generation
Robert died February 2, 1984 at 61 years of age.
Linn retired after 41 years as a diesel mechanic for Conrail.
It is, therefore, likely that all of Robert's children were by his first wife; however, more conclusive evidence is required before any certainty of these matters is obtained.
www.linnfamily.org /i0000683.htm   (505 words)

  
 2004 National Evaluation Institute Keynote Speakers
Robert L. Linn is professor of education at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Co-director of CRESST.
Among the many honors Dr. Linn has received for his contributions to educational measurement are the E.L. Thorndike Award in 1992, the E.F. Lindquist Award in 1993, and the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Award for Distinguished Contributions to Educational Research in 1997.
Robert Marzano is president of Marzano and Associates.
www.wmich.edu /evalctr/create/2004keynote.html   (547 words)

  
 Ancestors, Cousins, Potential Cousins, etc of Garril Kueber - Person Page 96
     Robert Lewis Linn is the son of John Robert Linn and Alpha Young Lewis.
     John Robert Linn jr is the son of John Robert Linn and Alpha Young Lewis.
     Ivan Young Linn is the son of John Robert Linn and Alpha Young Lewis.
kueber.us /p96.htm   (199 words)

  
 CREATE Conference
Robert L. Linn is retired professor of education at the University of Colorado at Boulder and Co-director of CRESST.
Dr. Linn has participated in the development of Standards; he was chair of the Writing Task Force for Student Evaluation Standards (2003).
Previous Jason Millman Scholars are Daniel Stufflebeam, Bill Sanders, Robert Scriven, Linda Darling-Hammond, Kati Haycock, and Peter Airasian.
www.createconference.org /millman/linn2006.asp   (182 words)

  
 Roger Linn Design
Roger Linn Design is a company in Berkeley, California that is engaged in the design of products for the electronic musical instrument industry.
Roger Linn is a designer of electronic music products, best known for his invention of the LM-1 Drum Computer, the first programmable, sampled-sound drum machine in 1979.
Apart from his music product career, Roger is a guitarist and songwriter, having co-written hits for Eric Clapton ("Promises", 1979) and Mary Chapin Carpenter ("Quittin' Time", 1991), and having toured as a guitarist with the pianist and songwriter Leon Russell in 1976 at age 21.
www.rogerlinndesign.com /other/about.shtml   (546 words)

  
 Scotland: Robert's Linn, a waterfall high in windswept moorland
In various parts of the Scottish Borders are remains of an ancient ditch and bank known as the Catrail.
Even today the local towns have a tradition of "Common Riding", annual celebrations which re-affirm the extent of the towns' boundaries which involve riding out on horseback to traditional places in the surrounding countryside, and turning a sod of earth.
At Robert's Linn the Catrail seems to end.
www.aboutscotland.com /water/robert.html   (165 words)

  
 Robert T. Linn Winter 2004
After a lifetime completely dedicated to the art of composing and a 34-year career in teaching at the University of Southern California, Robert Linn passed away in October 1999.
Partita was heard in performances during the summer 2003 CBDNA Band Director Conference in Texas, as conducted by Dr. Jack Stamp.
A set of 16 CDs encompassing most of Robert Linn's music is available from Roger@RogerLinnDesign.com.
www.sai-national.org /pubs/win04/rlinn04.html   (115 words)

  
 www.swmusic.org (800) 726-7147
Robert Linn’s tribute to the Mozart Divertimento scoring is for oboe, two horns, string quartet and double bass.
This disc combines to stalwarts of the University of Southern California, and pays homage to the considerable shadow of Ingolf Dahl, longtime confidant of Igor Stravinsky and mentor to Michael Tilson Thomas.
Linn also studied with Darius Milhaud and Roger Sessions.
www.swmusic.org /site/cd/composerPortrait_11_lower.html   (126 words)

  
 Charles Linn Life Story & Family History
BROTHER / ROBERT B. To Mildred / Roger Linn (nephew)
The hosting of this website is sponsored by his wife Mildred Linn with all my love
To tell others about the website of Charles Linn, enter their e-mail addresses:
charles-linn.celebration-of.com   (637 words)

  
 American Educational Research Association President Robert Linn presents AERA 2003 Presidential Citation to LRDC ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
American Educational Research Association President Robert Linn presents AERA 2003 Presidential Citation to LRDC Founding Director
American Educational Research Association President Robert Linn presents an AERA Presidential Citation to LRDC Founding Director Robert Glaser at the associaton's 2003 annual meeting.
Glaser with Joyce Linn at AERA's 2003 Annual Meeting.
www.lrdc.pitt.edu /faculty/glaser_aera_photos.html   (58 words)

  
 Robert W.B. Linn
Robert W.B. Linn´s Software, Beispielprojekte und Tipps zu TurboDB, TurboDB Studio, Visual Data Publisher und die tdbengine.
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Erstellt mittels/Generated by KALHelp 6.3.2 (alle Rechte vorbehalten) (c) Robert W.B. Linn @53° 38' 60''N 9° 48' 0''E
www.linnedv.de /mklcmdr.htm   (127 words)

  
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 Robert LINN , Sr. / Margaret LEONARD
[105] Linn, Jo White, Drake-Arrington, White-Turner, Linn-Brown, 1981, Salisbury Printing Company, Salisbury, NC, p271
Linn, Jo White, Drake-Arrington, White-Turner, Linn-Brown, 1981, Salisbury Printing Company, Salisbury, NC, p271
[107] Linn, Jo White, Drake-Arrington, White-Turner, Linn-Brown, 1981, Salisbury Printing Company, Salisbury, NC, p271
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