Damrosch
Americannoun
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Leopold 1832–85, German conductor and violinist, in the U.S. after 1871.
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his son Walter Johannes 1862–1950, U.S. conductor, born in Germany.
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Leo Damrosch traces Stevenson’s life from sickly student in 19th-century Edinburgh through his enormous literary success—a career characterized by a joyfully industrious work ethic, a love of travel and a sparkling, warm wit.
“We’re putting our California fishermen out of business, while we sit and eat Scottish salmon,” Damrosch said, “and look out at the oceans and feel so good about ourselves.”
From Los Angeles Times
Lisa Damrosch, executive director of the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermen’s Assns., noted that the industry is inherently unpredictable.
From Los Angeles Times
“The weather, a wild, natural product that you’re not planting or watering or controlling,” said Damrosch, whose family has fished out of Half Moon Bay for over 100 years.
From Los Angeles Times
In the middle is the Big Apple Circus, which once again pitched its tent in Damrosch Park at Lincoln Center.
From New York Times
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