National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Changing the Face of Medicine: Women Physicians
Online exhibition that features the accomplishments of women doctors, many who have changed the face of medicine and served as role models for women today. Includes learning activities, games, and lesson plans showing how the human body...
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Georgia O'keeffe
A comprehensive set of links to resources on the Internet for information on the artist, Georgia O'Keeffe, including museums, galleries, articles, images, video, etc.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: John Henninger Reagan (1818 1905)
A biography of John Henninger Reagan that focuses on his professional and political life.
PBS
Wnet: Thirteen: Ed Online: Tracing Math's Evolution
Students will use technology to research and explore mathematicians.
Stanford University
Stanford University/wole Soyinka
This biography of Wole Soyinka includes links to interview excerpts, reviews on his books and excerpts from his works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Leopold Senghor
A complete biography of Senghor. Includes a complete list of all his works along with a definition of negritude.
Texas State Cemetery
Texas State Cemetery: Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr. (B. 1940)
A profile of Raul A. Gonzalez, Jr., a Hispanic American who served on the Texas Supreme Court.
Rice University
James A. Baker Iii Institute for Public Policy:honorary Chair James A. Baker Iii
A biography of James A. Baker, III, with links to speeches and interviews, and to think tank reports on political and world issues.
Duke University
Conscience of a Nation: John Hope Franklin on African American History
An exhibition on African-American history that is inspired by the work of John Hope Franklin (1915-2009), an African-American scholar who studied the historical roots of racial prejudice. The exhibit presents primary documents, texts,...
Other
Art Smart: Indiana: Explore Indiana Art
A comprehensive resource for teachers on artists from Indiana. Search by artist, year, medium or process, or the location of the artwork. The resource is designed for Grade 4 but can be easily adapted. Each artwork is accompanied by...
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: Making the Revolution: Rebellion: 1775 1776
Primary source material with introductory notes, classroom discussion questions, and supplemental links focussing on thoughts and events of rebellion in the colonies between 1775-1776 preceding the American Revolution.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: America in Class: Making the Revolution: War, 1775 1783
Contains 9 sections of primary resource material, introductory notes, classroom discussion questions, and supplemental links to resources on the American Revolutionary War era from 1775 to 1783.
Other
The Haunted Museum: Houdini: A Magician Among the Spirits
Extensive biographical information about Harry Houdini, supported by many historical photos, can be found here. This site is based on Troy Taylor's book, "Ghosts by Gaslight."
Discovering Lewis & Clark
Discovering Lewis & Clark: Nathaniel Hale Pryor
Learn about the military career and explorations of Nathaniel Hale Pryor.
Other
Old State House Museum: Biographies of Arkansas's Governors
Get to know the governors of Arkansas! Each biography is found within its historical time period.
Other
Thais Lacoste Fremont : A Woman of Heart, a Woman of Action
Thais Lacoste-Fremont was an influential Quebec feminist in the first years of women's suffrage. Her papers and documents were preserved in the Seminaire de Quebec archives and are on display here.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Nadine Gordimer
A biography of Gordimer which focuses on her writing. Includes a bibliography of her works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Wole Soyinka
A complete biography of Nigerian writer, Wole Soyinka, with a list of his works. He was the first black, African Nobel prize winner and has written a variety of literature from plays to poems.
Other
Appleton Public Library: Harry Houdini
This virtual exhibit provides an in-depth look at the life and accomplishments of Harry Houdini.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: John Henninger Reagan
A detailed biography of John Henninger Reagan. He became the leader of the Texas Democratic Party as well as the postmaster general of the Confederacy.
Other
Albert B. Alkek Library: The Wittliff Collections: J. Frank Dobie
A very detailed biography of James Frank Dobie, a Texas author and folklorist who lived from 1914-1964. There is also a lengthy description of the contents of the J. Frank Dobie Papers in the library's archives. (These papers are not...
Other
Crazy Horse Memorial: Crazy Horse Black Hills, South Dakota
Official website of the carving in progress. A moving memorial to the spirit of Native Americans. Be sure to view the carving through the live webcam. Beautiful!
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Crazy Horse Memorial: Crazy Horse Black Hills, South Dakota
Official website of the carving in progress. A moving memorial to the spirit of Native Americans. Be sure to view the carving through the live webcam. Beautiful!
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