Garland, Robert, 1862-1949.

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Robert Garland was a long time member of Pittsburgh's City Council and was best known as the designer of daylight savings time in the United States.

From the description of Papers 1911-1955. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 30341705

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creatorOf Ohio River Improvement Celebration ((Oct., 1929). Photograph album [picture] 1929. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
creatorOf Garland, Robert, 1862-1949. Papers 1911-1955. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
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associatedWith Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce. corporateBody
associatedWith Ohio River Improvement Celebration ((Oct., 1929) corporateBody
Place Name Admin Code Country
Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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Boards of trade
Civic improvement
Daylight saving
World War, 1914-1918
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Birth 1862

Death 1949

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