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.
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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...
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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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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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Old State House Museum: A Photographer of Note: Geleve Grice
Meet Geleve Grice, famed Arkansas photographer! A photo slideshow presents his story with the contributions and achievements he successfully made.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Pickens, Israel
This encyclopedia article, taken from the Dictionary of North Carolina Biography, details the political history of Israel Pickens, who played important roles in the early political development of both North Carolina and Alabama.
US Senate
United States Senate: William Rufus King, 13th Vice President
This long biographical article about William R. King highlights both his character and his service to his country. King was a long-time member of the United States Congress, serving as both a Representative and as a Senator before being...
New York University
Fugard, Athol: The Road to Mecca
A summary and commentary on Fugard's play "The Road to Mecca."
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Us House of Representatives: Congressman Lloyd Doggett
The official site for Lloyd Doggett from the House of Representatives gives his biography and current activities.
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Center for Social Media: Case Study: Indians, Outlaws and Angie Debo
Learn about the work of American historian Angie Debo, who worked to help Native Americans preserve their civil rights.
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American Historical Association: Walter Prescott Webb
Walter Prescott Webb was a Texas historian and author who lived from 1888-1963. This is the text of a speech he gave in 1958 to the American Historical Association, of which he was president, where he reflects back on his career and the...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Daniel K. Inouye
Biography of senator and Medal of Honor recipient, Daniel Inouye a Japanese-American serving in World War II who made many longstanding contributions to American government and political life.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Keith L. Black, m.d.
Read about the life and accomplishments of Keith L. Black, a neurosurgeon who has done groundbreaking work in brain surgery, removing brain tumors that other surgeons considered inaccessible. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Linda Buck, ph.d.
Read about the life and accomplishments of Linda B. Buck, winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine for her pioneering discovery of the genetic pathways that enable us to recognize and remember smells. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Robert S. Langer, sc.d.
Biography details the life and work of Robert Langer a talented biotechnologist and entrepreneur who struggled to find backing for his work before breaking new ground in biotechnology and establishing himself as a pioneer.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Shinya Yamanaka, m.d., ph.d.
A biography of Japanese stem cell researcher Shinya Yamanaka. Few medical discoveries have had the immediate impact that his did. He was able to transform normal human cells into stem cells. This extinguished the raging debate over the...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: W. S. Merwin
A biography of W.S. Merwin, winner of two Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He was also the Poet Laureate of the United States from 2010 to 2011. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Willem J. Kolff, m.d., ph.d.
A biography and profile of Willem Johan Kolff, an internist who developed artificial organs and limbs and the first heart-lung machine for use in open-heart surgery. Also includes a profile of the artificial heart surgeon he collaborated...
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1986: Wole Soyinka
Read about the 1986 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Wole Soyinka. This website is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," and "Other Resources."
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1991: Nadine Gordimer
An excellent site for Nobel prize winners. Gordimer's page contains a biography, list of works, a press release, a copy of her Nobel lecture and a copy of a short story entitled "Loot."
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Peace Prize 1957: Linus Carl Pauling
Read about Lester Bowles Pearson (1897-1972 CE), the 1957 recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. This website includes both primary and secondary resources and a "Selected Bibliography," for further research and reading.
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Julius Nyerere, Lifelong Learning and Informal Education
Contains a wealth of information on Tanzanian leader Julius Nyerere. Includes a good biography, a picture, excerpts from many of his writings, and a bibliography.
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Angie Debo Collection: Biography
Learn about the writings of Oklahoma historian Angie Debo and her work as a civil rights activist,
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Cesar Milstein Biographical
Learn about the Argentinian 1984 Nobel Prize winner in physiology or medicine Cesar Milstein in this autobiography provided by the Nobel foundation.
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