Records 1926-1935 [mansucript].
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Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920
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Dr. Brashear was born in Brownsville, Pa. He studied science and became director of the Allegheny Observatory. He also served as Chancellor for the Western University of Pennsylvania. He was a member of several scientific and astronomical societies. From the description of John Alfred Brashear papers 1872-1915. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 39397488 ...
Brashear Settlement (Southside (Pittsburgh, Pa.))
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The Brashear Settlement was located at 23 Holt Street in the Southside neighborhood of Pittsburgh, the site of Dr. John Brashear's home. The settlement also featured a museum dedicated to the "workmen of America." Dr. Brashear was a prominent Pittsburgh astronomer and educator. The settlement was founded in 1920. From the description of Records 1926-1935 [mansucript]. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 33986526 ...
Washington, George, 1732-1799
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George Washington (b. Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland County, Va.-d. Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, VA) was the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. Washington came from a family of farmers and landowners. He had little education but showed an aptitude for mathematics. He used this talent to become a surveyor. At 15, Washington took a job as assistant surveyor on a team sent to map the Shenandoah Valley in western Virginia. In his early 20s, Washington joined the Virgin...
Harpster, John W., 1910-1973.
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