popular swing band Formed in 1993 in Efland, North Carolina, Squirrel Nut Zippers has been at the forefront of swing music's return to popularity in the late 1990s. Their albums include The…
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BLAND, Richard, (uncle of Theodorick Bland), a Delegate from Virginia; born in Orange County, Va., May 6, 1710; completed preparatory studies; attended the College of William and Mary; member…
MARRIOTT, David Daniel, a Representative from Utah; born in Bingham, Tooele County, Utah, November 2, 1939; educated in the public schools of Sandy, Utah; graduated, Jordan High School, 1958;…