Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly
Brief biographical sketches of colorful characters in Australia's colonial past.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Israel Pickens (Governor, 1821 1825)
A biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, which provides a clear overview of the political issues which shaped the beginning of Alabama's statehood.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: William Wyatt Bibb (Governor, 1819 1820)
A well-rounded biographical article about the first governor of Alabama, William Wyatt Bibb.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Michael E. De Bakey, m.d.
Learn about the influential Dr. Michael E. DeBakey known as the "Father of Modern Cardiovascular Surgery". Read about his background and myriad of achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
Other
Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: Roy Bedichek
A biography of Texas writer and naturalist Roy Bedichek, who lived from 1878-1959. The text on this page is also available as an audio recording through a side link.
Other
St. Petersburg Times: Lawton Chiles, 1930 1998
The story from St. Petersburg Times site that relates the death of Gov. Chiles in 1998. Coverage also on how Floridians remembered "Walkin' Lawton."
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Admiral William Crowe
Learn about the 1985 nomination of William Crowe Jr. as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the administration of President Ronald Reagan.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Library: Bill Tilghman
Learn about the career of peace officer and deputy United States marshall Bill Tilghman.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Nathaniel Pryor
Learn about the life of Nathaniel Pryor, and American explore who participated in the Lewis and Clark expedition and served as a captain in the war of 1812.
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Discover Georgia's Stories
Learn about Georgia at this informative site that contains information about state, from the arts to land to resources.
Other
Museum of Broadcast Communications: Andy Griffith
A biography on the North Carolina native, Andy Griffith. Presents his television roles as well as his other accomplishments.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Mahalia Jackson
Learn about the " Queen of Gospel", New Orleans born singer Mahalia Jackson.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Representing the American Revolution, 1768 to 1893
Primary source documents and learning excercises for student exploring the American Revolution. Lesson on how events of the American Revolution were interpreted in the 18th and 19th centuries and how the meaning has changed over time.
Emory University
Emory University: Bessie Head
An article on Bessie Head which gives biographical information as well as a good discussion on her writing.
The Newberry Library
Newberry Library: Other Americans and the American Revolution
Newberry Library presents a lesson on the American Revolution in which students explore through primary resources, who identified as American and to what extent did the American Revolution serve the interests of its inhabitants.
Other
Oklahoma Senate: William Tilghman
Learn about the political career of Bill Tilgman, a deputy United States marshall, peace officer and state senator
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: 50 Years of the Elysee Treaty 50 Years of the Fgyo
50 years of the Elysee Treaty and the Franco-German Youth Office are portrayed in this photographic exhibit.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Feeding America Collection: Lizzie Black Kander
Lizzie Black Kander was a well known figure in Milwaukee in the early part of the twentieth century. She helped Jewish immigrants settle in the area and learn how to gain acceptance, published cookbooks and promoted the 'domestic arts'...
PBS
Pbs: Representation & Diversity on Stage/screen: Raul Julia: The World's a Stage
Despite Raul Julia's talents, opportunities for Latinx actors in the United States in the 1960's were scarce. In this series of two videos from the American Masters film Raul Julia: The World's a Stage, Esai Morales, Edward James Olmos...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: American Masters Collection: Raul Julia
This is a collection of two media galleries about the actor Raul Julia and his works. Teaching materials are provided.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lesson Plan: Martha Hughes Cannon
Lesson plan on Martha Hughes Cannon, the first female state senator in U.S. history.
Other
The German Way & More: Famous Austrians, Germans, Swiss
Brief biographies of hundreds of famous people throughout history who are or were native German-speakers. Many of the biographies also contain a great deal of more general historical information.
Mayflower History
Mayflower History: Famous Mayflower Descendents
Trace the family trees of some famous people to find out if their roots lead to passengers on the Mayflower.
Read Works
Read Works: Immigration Famous Immigrants
[Free Registration/Login Required] A chart with information about several famous people who immigrated to the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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