(Encyclopedia) thereminthereminthĕrˈəmən [key], one of the earliest electronic musical instruments, invented (1920) in the Soviet Union and named for its creator, Leon Theremin. A forerunner of the…
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SIMONS Samuel , a Representative from Connecticut;
born in Bridgeport, Conn., in 1792;
pursued an academic course;
held several local offices;
taught school;
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attended the common schools;
engaged in agricultural pursuits;…
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