Curated OER
National Park Service: Eugene O'neill
This site provides a brief biography of Eugene O'Neill. The main purpose of this site is for the Eugene O'Neill Nation Historic Site.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: United States of America
Provides an overview of the culture of the United States. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion,...
Washington State University
Washington State University: Literary Movements: American Transcendentalism
A site from Washington State University detailing the emergence of transcendentalism, and quotes from major authors of the time.
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Center Study/prevention of Violence
Colorado University at Boulder provides this information on the CSPV, which is a center for research and information concerning violence. An interesting site to check out on the subject.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: August Wilson
Learn more about the famous playwright August Wilson when you visit this educational site. This site features links to several resources ranging from biographical information to lesson plans.
Other
The Crystal Cathedral
A mix of commercial and historical facts regarding the cathedral. Includes interior and exterior images.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Women in American History
At this site from Encyclopedia Brittanica, Inc. you can follow brave-hearted women through a timeline of unbelievable "Herstory." Impressive site tracks the unsinkable American woman from Early American adventurers like Sacagawea and...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: John Singleton Copely
This site lists museums, galleries, image archives, and web sites online which exhibit John Singleton Copely's art. A few periodical articles are also included.
Library of Congress
Loc: American Lives in Two Centuries: What Is an American?
In 1782 Jean de Crevecoeur published Letters from an American Farmer in which he defined an American as a "descendent of Europeans" who, if he were "honest, sober and industrious," prospered in a welcoming land of opportunity which gave...
Other
Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservatory
Site offers interior views and descriptions of the Falling Water house.
PBS
Border Talk: Luis J. Rodriguez
Interesting interviews with Rodriguez and others, produced by PBS. There are extensive links from this page to a whole group of resources around the border theme.
Other
Brainy Quotes: Saul Bellow Quotes
This is a collection of Saul Bellow's quotes with pictures and key words for each quote.
Curated OER
New York City, Ny: Chrysler Building
Site offers four b/w images of the Chrysler Building with brief descriptions of the detailing.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: John Singer Sargent
Biography of the artist John Singer Sargent and four paintings are featured. Links to important people in his life.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: William Carlos Williams
Part of a series on "Modernism and Experimentation: 1914-1945," this aticle features a biographical note and appraisal and an excerpt from Williams's poem, "Paterson."
University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto: On the Ezra Pound
Maintained by the "McLuhan Studies Journal," this article by Edward Barton from the University of Toronto focuses on Pound's influence on Marshall McLuhan during their years of correspondence. This site is more useful for McLuhan studies...
University of Pennsylvania
William Carlos Williams: The Barroness
Full text of a chapter from William Carlos Williams's autobiography, "The Baroness," which provides a personal view poetry and culture after World War I.
Other
Book Review: "The Selected Letters of John Ciardi"
Read a book review of Edward M. Cifelli's "The Selected Letters of John Ciardi". Gives some information about Ciardi himself.
CGFA
Carol Gerten Fine Arts: Grant Wood
CGFA provides five paintings in this online gallery: "American Gothic", "Stone City", "Self-Portrait", "Daughters of the Revolution", and "Return from Bohemia". Images only, with the briefest of information about title, date, medium, and...
Other
University of New Mexico: Joy Harjo
Read a quick description of Harjo's work from the University of New Mexico and about other writers who have influenced her. Includes a quote from Harjo, a small photo, & an audio clip of the author!
Other
Curtain Up Book Review: Edna Ferber and Her Circle
This site reviews the biography of Ferber written by her grandniece, Julie Gilbert.
Teacher Planet
Teacher Planet: Flag Day
Many lesson plans, units, activities, worksheets, and links to other resources are featured for teachers interested in educating about Flag day.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Edna Ferber
This unique take on the author offers biographical tidbits, a listing of the films that are based on Edna Ferber's (1887-1968 CE) work, and her own work as a screenwriter.