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Sinow, Louis, 1910-1999

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1910 - 1999

Biography

Louis J. Sinow (1910-1999) was a violinist and composor, famous for his composition "Illinois, Illinois, Illinois" which was recommended by the Governor of Illinois to be used prior to the "Know Your Illinois" radio broadcast in the 1950s. He and his family moved to Denver in the 1960s where he performed locally. He died in California.

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Louis Sinow , 1954-1963

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Identifier: B111.09.0009.0011
Abstract

Louis J. Sinow (1910-1999) was a violinist and composor, famous for his composition "Illinois, Illinois, Illinois" which was recommended by the Governor of Illinois to be used prior to the "Know Your Illinois" radio broadcast in the 1950s. He and his family moved to Denver in the 1960s where he performed locally. He died in California.

Dates: 1954-1963