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Ohio Public Library Information Network: Famous Ohioans
Ohio Public Library Information Network provides this site where you can play games, read biographies, find book titles and links for more information about astronauts, Indians, inventors, presidents, and women.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Kate Barnard
This entry contains a personal and professional biography of Oklahoma teacher and politician Kate Barnard.
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Fundacao Banco Do Brasil: Projeto Memoria: Famous Brazilians (In Portuguese)
Biographical information for some of the most important thinkers, writers, and politicians in Brazilian history: Castro Alves, Monteiro Lobato, Rui Barbosa, Pedro Alvares Cabral, Juscelino Kubitschek, Oswaldo Cruz, Josue de Castro, Paulo...
Yale University
Yale University Library: Nathan Hale: Yale 1773
Biographical portrait of Nathan Hale, Revolutionary War officer who was hanged by the British as a spy, with chapters on his years as a student at Yale University and on his service to country during the American Revolution.
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National Diet Library, Japan: Portraits of Modern Japanese Historical Figures
Portrait photographs of nearly two hundred Japanese statesmen, government officials, military officers, businesspeople, artists, and others who had an impact on the history of modern Japanese society. Each portrait is accompanied by a...
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Institute for the Preservation of Elevator History: Frank J. Sprague
Biography of Sprague, who is responsible for the development of electric trailways, electric elevators, and a commercial form of the electric motor.
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Biographybase.com: Daisy Bates Biography
Learn about Daisy Bates and her contributions as a lifelong American civil rights leader, journalist, publisher, and author. Daisy was an important figure in the Little Rock Integration Crisis. In recognition of her dedication, the state...
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Oak Park Tourist: Frank Lloyd Wright in Oak Park, 1889 1909
Oak Park, Illinois, lays claim to twenty-five buildings designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright, purported to be the largest collection in one location. All are featured here in a virtual walking tour of Oak Park. There is also detailed...
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Denver.gov: Denver History: Characters
Read some colorful biographies about fascinating people in Colorado history having to do with the city of Denver.
Smithsonian Institution
Lemelson Center: Silicon Valley: Success, Failure, and a Bit of Luck
An account of the historic growth of the famous high tech California region known as the Silicon Valley! Read as circumstances placed creative people, and business in the right place at the right time allowing them to come together to...
Glenbow Museum
Glenbow Museum: Mavericks: Politics
Get to know Alberta's most notable players in politics. Find out who these politicians were and are and what made them mavericks in western and Canadian politics. Included in this line-up are: Frederick Haultain, Henrietta Muir Edwards,...
US House of Representatives
History, Art, and Archives: Barbara Charline Jordan 1936 1996
One of the first African-Americans elected from the Deep South and the first black Congresswoman ever from that region, read about how Barbara Jordan emerged as a powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Buchanan
The initial source for links to all aspects of the Buchanan presidency, including information on his cabinet, domestic policy and foreign policy. From the Miller Center.
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Cecil B. De Mille Foundation: Official Website Dedicated to Cecil B. Demille
Contains biography, filmography, and a photo gallery of this infamous movie director.
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Claude Monet
Learn about the life of Claude Monet. See all the main canvases the master of Impressionism created. Tour the museums where the original Monet masterpieces are on display.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Notable Texans Before 1900
Lone Star Junction identifies an extensive list of high-profile Texans prior to 1900. A chart informs readers what general role in Texas history each person was involved in from Texas Revolution, Indian Wars, Civil War, and the...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Sports and Recreation: Jesse Owens
Illustrated biographical profile of Alabama native Jesse Owens.
CNN
Cnn: Mitterrand's Image Has Lost No Luster
A brief biography of Francois Mitterrand (1916-1996), the Socialist president who led France from 1981-1995. The article was written for the first anniversary of his death.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Carl Albert
This brief biography outlines the career of Oklahoma born lawyer and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Carl Albert,
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: h.h. Bennett: Photographer Extraordinaire
This wonderful photographer provided us with images of his beloved Wisconsin's rugged landscape as well as Ho-Chunk residents, steamboats, and more.
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Business Week: The Richest Dynasty in History? The House of Rothschild
This article is a cover story and book review relating to the rise of the Rothschild family fortune and myths surrounding their wealth.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Library: Allen Wright
Learn about the work of Choctaw statemen Allen Wright.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Bass Reeves
Read about Bass Reeves, who escaped a life of slavery and became a United States marshall.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Susan Butcher
A biography of Susan Butcher, a famous dogsled racer in Alaska. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
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