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Celebrating Texas: Amado Pena, Artist [Pdf]
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
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
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.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Thomas Bibb
A biographical sketch of Thomas Bibb, focusing on his political career in Alabama.
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Huntsville History Collection: Person: Thomas Bibb
A list of information about Alabama's second governor, Thomas Bibb.
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National Governors Association: Alabama Governor Thomas Bibb
Brief biographical note about the second governor of Alabama, Thomas Bibb.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History:alabama Governors: William Wyatt Bibb
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
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
A biography of first Alabama governor, William Wyatt Bibb, with several pictures.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives and History: Alabama Governors: Israel Pickens
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
An overview of the life and career of blues singer Gertrude Pridgett Rainey, later known as "Ma."
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Georgia Music Hall of Fame
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.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
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
Biography of influential French fashion designer, Christian Dior.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Frank Lloyd Wright
Biographical information on Frank Llyod Wright, considered perhaps the greatest American architect ever.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Alan (Stewart) Paton
A biography of Paton which includes an excerpt from "Too Late the Phalarope" and information on his other works.
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