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Detroit Symphony Orchestra
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra. Founded 1914 with Weston Gales as cond. 1914–18, followed by Ossip
Gabrilowitsch 1918–35. Victor Kolar and guest conds. succeeded the latter, but after difficult times the orch. disbanded 1949. Reorganized 1952. First European tour 1979. Plays in Orchestra Hall, built 1919, restored 1989 seating
c.2,200 and with reputation for outstandingly fine acoustic. Conds.: Paul
Paray 1952–63; Sixten Ehrling 1963–73; Aldo Ceccato 1973–6; Antal Dorati 1977–81; Gary Bertini 1981–3; Günther Herbig 1984–90; Neeme Järvi from 1990.
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Built to last; Detroit's 100-year-old companies.
Magazine article from: Crain's Detroit Business; 6/27/2001; 700+ words
; 1828 George Jerome & Co. Roseville 1831 Detroit Free Press Detroit 1841 Mt. Elliott Cemetery Detroit 1844 Patterson Dog and Cat Hospital Inc. Detroit 1847 MMB Food Services L.L.C. Detroit...
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Detroit Press Foundation Names Professional Finalists In Michigan Excellence In Journalism Competition.
PR Newswire; 6/14/1999; 700+ words
; DETROIT, June 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Finalists...competition were announced today by the Detroit Press Foundation, sponsoring organization...magazines, radio and television stations: Detroit Free Press, The Detroit News, The Oakland...
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Detroit Edison Plans Environmentally Related Activities.
PR Newswire; 4/6/2000; 700+ words
; ...consider these environmentally related Detroit Edison activities. If you are interested, contact Detroit Edison's Media Relations Department at...member of the group will assist you. What: Detroit Edison will join with other Southeastern...
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Detroit NAACP launches 'Buy Detroit' campaign; says project will aid city and suburbs.
PR Newswire; 12/12/1989; 700+ words
; DETROIT NAACP LAUNCHES 'BUY DETROIT' CAMPAIGN; SAYS PROJECT WILL AID CITY AND SUBURBS DETROIT, Dec. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The Detroit Branch NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) announced today that it is launching...
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Detroit Compact to host awards reception for volunteers. (Detroit Compact Volunteer Recognition)(includes list of awardees) (NEWS ADVISORY)
PR Newswire; 6/13/1990; 700+ words
; ...TO CITY DESK & EDUCATION EDITOR: DETROIT COMPACT TO HOST AWARDS RECEPTION FOR VOLUNTEERS WHAT: Detroit Compact Volunteer Recognition. Reception...volunteers and special guests hosted by Detroit Compact. Special award presentations...
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Detroit in National Entertainment Spotlight in 2003; Exhibits, Movies and Music Elevate Motor City's Pop Culture Status, Says DMCVB.
PR Newswire; 1/23/2003; 700+ words
; DETROIT -- DETROIT, Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether you watch "8 Mile" on the silver screen, learn to assemble your own techno track at the Detroit Historical Museum or buy a CD by the White Stripes, you are experiencing...
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Detroit, in style; Detroit Motor Co.'s clothing line catches fire with club kids, rappers and automaker.(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Crain's Detroit Business; 11/13/2000; ; 700+ words
; Notorious Detroit rapper Eminem and Ford Motor Co. CEO Jac Nasser probably...s company unveiled a concept car model branded with a Detroit clothing designer's ``Made in Detroit'' logo, which Eminem has sported during recent appearances...
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DETROIT (4) AT ANAHEIM (2) - EVENT LOG
News Wire article from: United Press International; 4/26/2000; 700+ words
; ...United Press International 04-26-2000 DETROIT (4) AT ANAHEIM (2) - EVENT LOG...DETROIT (4) AT ANAHEIM (2) - EVENT LOG...Detroit Starting Lineups -- Luis Polonia DH...
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Detroit's New $14M Riverfront Promenade - Funded By the State of Michigan Through the DDA - Will Be Ready for 300th Birthday Party.
PR Newswire; 3/12/2001; 700+ words
; Detroit Marks First City in Midwest to Celebrate Tricentennial - Large-Scale Public Campaign Offers Rare Opportunity to Leave a Legacy on Detroit's Future DETROIT, March 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit will give birth to a Riverfront...
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Detroit Lands 2005 All-Star Game and 2009 NCAA Final Four; Enhances Reputation As City of Champions; Detroit's Rich Sports Legacy One of City's "Cool" Tourism Offerings.
PR Newswire; 8/21/2003; 700+ words
; DETROIT, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- It's not called the City of Champions for nothing. Detroit loves its champions and its championships, making Detroit a tourism mecca for sports fans. "Detroit has an affinity...
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Detroit: Communications
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Detroit: Communications Newspapers and Magazines The Detroit News and the Detroit Free Press are the city's two major daily newspapers; they publish joint editions on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. Hour Detroit is a glossy metropolitan lifestyle...
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Detroit
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Detroit , city (1990 pop. 1,027,974), seat of Wayne co., SE Mich., on the Detroit River and between lakes St. Clair and Erie...largest city and the tenth largest in the nation, Detroit is a major Great Lakes shipping and rail center...
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Detroit: Education and Research
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Detroit: Education and Research Elementary and...many large urban school districts, the Detroit Public School District has struggled mightily...Michigan state legislature authorized the Detroit mayor's office to take control of the...
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Detroit: History
Encyclopedia entry from: Cities of the United States
Detroit: History Riverside Stronghold Established by French In July 1701...or city of the strait. Eventually the name was simplified to Detroit. The control of Detroit changed hands three times during the eighteenth century. At the...
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The Detroit Edison Company
Book article from: International Directory of Company Histories
The Detroit Edison Company 2000 Second Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48226 U.S.A. (313) 237-8000 Fax: (313...3.31 billion Stock Exchanges: New York Midwest The Detroit Edison Company serves roughly 1.9 million electrical customers...
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