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Van Zandt
Van Zandt, van Zandt or Vanzandt, is a surname of Dutch language, Dutch origin. van (Dutch), Van Zandt or its variants may refer to: People *Van Zandt Williams (1916–1966), President of the Optical Society of America and Director of the American Institute of Physics *Billy Van Zandt (born 1957), American playwright and actor *Dream Academy (competition), Brooklyn Van Zandt (born 2006), American singer-songwriter and former contestant of Dream Academy (competition), Dream Academy: The Debut *Caitlin Van Zandt (born 1985), American actress *David E. Van Zandt, American academic administrator *Charles C. Van Zandt (1830–1894), Governor of Rhode Island *Ike Van Zandt (1876–1908), American Major League Baseball player *Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), a political leader of the Republic of Texas *James E. Van Zandt (1896–1986), U.S. Congressman from Pennsylvania *John Van Zandt (died 1847), American anti-slavery activist *Khleber Miller Van Zandt (1836–1930), Texas business exec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lonnie Lee Van Zandt
Lonnie Lee Van Zandt (1937–1995) was a professor of physics at Purdue University in Indiana, USA. Van Zandt participated in the formation of the molecular biology, molecular biological physics group at Purdue and studied the dynamics of dissolved DNA polymers. He also performed pioneering research on the effect of microwaves on DNA. His PhD thesis in Physics at Harvard University focused on the "Effects of Static Spin Density Waves on Electron Transport". References SourcesPurdue University molecular biology laboratory Selected publications * JMHRE Fancy, TBRLL VanZandt "Unusual Crystal-field Energy Levels and Efficient Laser Properties of YV04: Nd", ''Solid State Research'' Feb 1966 * LL Van Zandt, JM Honig, JB Goodenough ""Resistivity and Magnetic Order in Ti2 O3 " ''Journal of Applied Physics'' 1968 * LL Van Zandt, JW Meyer "Theory of the Schwarz‐Hora Effect" ''Journal of Applied Physics'' 1970 * JM Honig, LL Van Zandt, RD Board, HE Weaver "Study of by X-Ray Photoe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Van Zandt
William Van Zandt (born December 13, 1957) is an American playwright and actor, and author. He is the author of the theatrical memoir ''Because It's Funny!'' and the TV memoir ''Get in the Car, Jane!: Adventures in the TV Wasteland''. Early life Van Zandt was born in Red Bank, New Jersey, to Mary H. Lento and William Brewster Van Zandt. He is of Dutch descent. He grew up in Middletown Township, New Jersey. Career Van Zandt is the co-author and star of the Off-Broadway plays ''You've Got Hate Mail'', ''Silent Laughter'', ''Drop Dead!'', ''The Boomer Boys Musical,'' and 21 other theatrical plays written with Jane Milmore, including ''A Night at the Nutcracker'', ''Wrong Window,'' and summer stock perennial ''Love, Sex, and the I.R.S.'' Billy also wrote ''The Property Known as Garland'' for Adrienne Barbeau, which ran off-Broadway at the Actor's Playhouse in 2006. Van Zandt was nominated for an Emmy Award for his television special ''I Love Lucy: The Very First Show'', and won Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marie Van Zandt
Marie van Zandt (October 8, 1858 – December 31, 1919) was an American dramatic soprano. Early years Born in New York City, van Zandt was the daughter of Jennie van Zandt, who had sung at La Scala and at New York's Academy of Music (New York City), Academy of Music. She studied in Milan with Francesco Lamperti, making her debut as Zerlina in ''Don Giovanni'' in Turin in 1879. Career Successful appearances followed her debut, including at Covent Garden in 1879. However, at that time, it was necessary to make official debuts in Paris. So she left for Paris in 1880 where her mother, who had acquaintances in Parisian high society, managed to introduce her daughter to professionals. Van Zandt, who was only 21, signed a contract with the Opéra-Comique in 1880, making her debut as ''Mignon''. Léo Delibes composed his opera ''Lakmé'' for her, and she created the title role for its world premiere in 1883, with Elisa Frandin playing Malika. Organized opposition at the Opéra-Comi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vansant (other)
Vansant or VanSant may refer to: Places * Vansant, Virginia (pop. 989 in 2000), a census-designated place in Buchanan County, Virginia, U.S. * Vansant Airport (aka Van Sant Airport), in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. * John C. Vansant House, in the National Register of Historic Places listings in Delaware * Vansant Circus, a fictional employer of comics superhero The Moth People * (born 1954), Flemish-Belgian psychotherapist * Charles Vansant, first victim of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 * Henry Vansant, a coach for the Lenoir–Rhyne University Bears from 1980 to 1983 * J. R. Vansant, eponym of William Gaddis's 1975 novel '' J R'' See also * Vansant v. Gas-Light Company, a 1875 U. S. Supreme Court case * Van (Dutch) * Van Sant (other) * Van Zandt Van Zandt, van Zandt or Vanzandt, is a surname of Dutch language, Dutch origin. van (Dutch), Van Zandt or its variants may refer to: People *Van Zandt Williams (1916–1966), President of the Optical Societ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Sant (other)
Van Sant may refer to: People * Gus Van Sant (born 1952), American film director and musician * Joshua Van Sant (1803–1884), U.S. Representative and Mayor of Baltimore (1871–1875) * Samuel Rinnah Van Sant (1844–1936), Governor of Minnesota (1901–1905) * Tom Van Sant (1931–2023), American artist * Peter Van Sant (born 1953), American reporter Places * Van Sant Airport, airport in Bucks County, Pennsylvania * Van Sant Covered Bridge, bridge in Bucks County, Pennsylvania See also * Van (Dutch) * Van Zandt Van Zandt, van Zandt or Vanzandt, is a surname of Dutch language, Dutch origin. van (Dutch), Van Zandt or its variants may refer to: People *Van Zandt Williams (1916–1966), President of the Optical Society of America and Director of the Americ ... * Van Zant (other) * Vansant (other) {{disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanzant, Kentucky
Vanzant is an unincorporated community in Breckinridge County, Kentucky Kentucky (, ), officially the Commonwealth of Kentucky, is a landlocked U.S. state, state in the Southeastern United States, Southeastern region of the United States. It borders Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio to the north, West Virginia to the ..., United States. Vanzant is located on Harris Fork in the southwest corner of Breckinridge County, southwest of Hardinsburg. The community had a post office but it was closed on September 20, 1985. References Unincorporated communities in Breckinridge County, Kentucky Unincorporated communities in Kentucky {{BreckinridgeCountyKY-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Zandt County, Texas
Van Zandt County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas, in the northeastern part of the state. As of the 2020 census, its population was 59,541. Its county seat is Canton. The county is named for Isaac Van Zandt (1813–1847), a member of the Congress of the Republic of Texas. History Van Zandt County is commonly known as the Free State of Van Zandt. The title was particularly prevalent through the Reconstruction Era, but is still in use today. Many versions of the county's history may account for this moniker, and historians, even within the county and throughout its existence, do not agree how exactly it became known as the Free State. One story of how the Free State of Van Zandt came to be originates with the county's formation. In 1848, Henderson County was split into three counties: Kaufman, Van Zandt, and what remained as Henderson County.Elvis Allen, "Building A County: One Hundred Fifty Years of Van Zandt County"(http://vanzandttx.org/History.htm), updated ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Van Zandt, Washington
Van Zandt is an unincorporated community in Whatcom County, in the U.S. state of Washington. There is a community hall, a park, a cemetery, a volunteer firehouse, and a church located there. The community is rural, with most residents working in agriculture or lumber. The community also lends its name to the nearby Van Zandt Dike and Van Zandt Creek. History A post office called Van Zandt was established in 1892, and remained in operation until 1955. J. M. Van Zandt, the first postmaster who homesteaded there in 1883, gave the community his name. Since the post office shut down, the community now relies on the post office in Deming for its mail. A schoolhouse was built in 1925, and while it still stands today, it is in disrepair. Currently it serves as a community hall and a radio station hosting KAVZ-LP. As of 2024, the community has been fundraising to be able to repair the building, and the state has given the community a grant of $500,000 to do so. In the 1930s, afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liberty Van Zandt
'' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Linda Schuyler and Yan Moore. ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' is the fourth entry of the ''Degrassi'' television franchise created by Schuyler and Kit Hood, and a revival of ''Degrassi Junior High'' and ''Degrassi High''. In Canada, it premiered on CTV on October 14, 2001, and ended on MTV Canada on August 2, 2015. Like its predecessors, it follows the lives of students attending the titular fictitious Toronto school and depicts some of the typical issues and challenges common to a teenager's life. It also features several cast members from the previous series in recurring adult roles. The following is a list of characters who have appeared in the television series. Cast and characters Main characters The following actors have all received star billing and appeared in the opening credits of '' Degrassi: The Next Generation''. *A regular is an actor who appeared in the opening c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Townes Van Zandt
John Townes Van Zandt (March 7, 1944 – January 1, 1997) was an American singer-songwriter."Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt: Review" Avclub.com. Accessed July 1, 2015. He wrote numerous songs, such as "", " For the Sake of the Song", "", "Snake Mountain Blues", "Our Mother the Mountain", "Waitin' Round to Die", and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tim Van Zandt
Tim Van Zandt (born September 17, 1963) is a nurse, former accountant and former politician from the U.S. state of Missouri. A Democrat, he served eight years in the Missouri House of Representatives representing Kansas City and became the first openly gay member ever elected to the Missouri General Assembly. Born in Lexington, Missouri, he graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a B.S.E. in Accounting/Political Science and from the Bloch School at the University of Missouri–Kansas City with an M.P.A. in Health Care Administration. He is now the Vice President for Government and Community Relations for Saint Luke's Health System. He was elected to the Missouri House of Representatives in 1994. In a reliably Democratic district, he won the primary election held on August 2, 1994 with over 80% of the vote. He then faced only a Libertarian opponent in the general election, winning easily and taking office the following January. He was subsequently re-elected in 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
