Frank Kovanda (1904-1993) was an esteemed American bow maker known for his mastery in creating bows for stringed instruments, particularly violin, viola, and 'cello. He started his career in Chicago in 1921, learning from violin maker John Hornsteiner. Kovanda worked with William Lewis and Son from 1924 to 1945, gaining recognition for his craftsmanship. He moved to Los Angeles in 1946, where he served elite musicians. His patrons included many renowned violinists. He was skilled in reproducing bows from famous makers like F.X. Tourte and was recognized as one of the great American bow makers of the mid-20th century.
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Time Zone - America/Chicago (6:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Frank
free, free man
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Frank Kovanda belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Chicago
Educated At: Harrison Technical High School
Occupation: musical instrument maker
Employers: William Lewis and Son | Self-employed
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Ephemeris for September 14, 1904
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 14, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 14, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Virgo 28 | 22 Virgo 10 | 22 Capricorn 55 |
| Moon | 28 Scorpio 19 | 26 Gemini 6 | 21 Aries 51 |
| Mercury | 24 Virgo 11 | 23 Virgo 19 | 1 Capricorn 14 |
| Venus | 10 Libra 6 | 24 Leo 10 | 7 Pisces 7 |
| Mars | 19 Leo 30 | 24 Libra 57 | 29 Libra 58 |
| Jupiter | 28 Aries 47 | 20 Cancer 12 | 21 Aries 21 |
| Saturn | 15 Aquarius 48 | 28 Pisces 53 | 20 Aquarius 21 |
| Uranus | 25 Sagittarius 56 | 1 Gemini 27 | 1 Capricorn 24 |
| Neptune | 8 Cancer 0 | 0 Aries 59 | 6 Cancer 21 |
| Pluto | 21 Gemini 43 | 1 Aquarius 33 | 20 Gemini 8 |
| Rahu | 18 Virgo 11 | 17 Pisces 53 | 11 Virgo 47 |
| Ketu | 18 Pisces 11 | 17 Virgo 53 | 11 Pisces 47 |
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