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Celebrating Texas: Amado Pena, Artist [Pdf]

For Students 4th - 8th
A biography of the artist Amado Pena, followed by review and critical thinking questions.
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Women's International Center: Michael E. De Bakey, m.d

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of the pioneering physician and surgeon, Dr. Michael E. DeBakey. Includes a video of a speech where he is awarded a Congressional Gold Medal for his work.
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Vernon "Lefty" Gomez

For Students 3rd - 8th
This biography of "Lefty" Gomez, one of the greatest Latino baseball pitchers of all time features key events and achievements in the life of this Hall of Famer.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Thomas Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of Thomas Bibb, focusing on his political career in Alabama.
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Huntsville History Collection: Person: Thomas Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A list of information about Alabama's second governor, Thomas Bibb.
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National Governors Association: Alabama Governor Thomas Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
Brief biographical note about the second governor of Alabama, Thomas Bibb.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History:alabama Governors: William Wyatt Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical sketch of William Wyatt Bibb, with a focus on his role in Alabama politics.
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Alabama Pioneers: Beautiful Bibb Mansions

For Students 9th - 10th
This article attempts to correct misinformation existing about homes which belonged to Alabama's second governor, Thomas Bibb.
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Alabama Pioneers: Governor William Wyatt Bibb

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of first Alabama governor, William Wyatt Bibb, with several pictures.
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Alabama Department of Archives and History

Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Israel Pickens

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical sketch of Alabama's third governor, Israel Pickens, focusing on his role in establishing a state bank.
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Georgia Women of Achievement: Gertrude Pridgett "Ma" Rainey

For Students 9th - 10th
An overview of the life and career of blues singer Gertrude Pridgett Rainey, later known as "Ma."
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Georgia Music Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia has many musical artists that influenced American music. Read about those that have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or listen to interviews from some of those musical legends.
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Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela

For Students 3rd - 8th
Site accompanies a PBS special on the inspirational Nelson Mandela. Site chronicles the life and many struggles of Mandela. It specifically breaks his life down into four parts: childhood, revolutionary, prisoner, and husband. Also...
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Design Museum: Christian Dior

For Students 9th - 10th
Biography of influential French fashion designer, Christian Dior.
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Wisconsin Historical Society

Wisconsin Historical Society: Frank Lloyd Wright

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on Frank Llyod Wright, considered perhaps the greatest American architect ever.
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Author's Calendar: Alan (Stewart) Paton

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Paton which includes an excerpt from "Too Late the Phalarope" and information on his other works.

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