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Washington and Lee University: Black History Month: Maggie Lena Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
Maggie L. Walker was the first female bank president of the United States. Learn about the life and work of this African American teacher and entrepreneur. This brief biography includes accompanying audio [1:49], as well as a...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Louisa May Alcott

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Delve into the writing of Louisa May Alcott when you check out this resource. This site features links to lesson plans and activities for "Little Women" along with biographical information on Alcott.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Mina Rees

For Students 9th - 10th
The life and accomplishments of Mina Rees (1902-1997 CE) are highlighted on this site, focusing on her contributions to the Office of Naval Research.
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Mississippi Writers' Page: Ida B. Wells Barnett

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Mississippi offers a detailed biography of Ida B. Wells-Barnett (1862-1931) the famous freedom fighter is offered at this site. It includes an extensive bibliography of her works, and works about her, as well as some...
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Other

Women in History: Isadora Duncan Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice brief overview of her life and a list of web sites and links that provide information about modern dancer Isadora Duncan.
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Upr Humacao: La Mujer en Las Matematicas Y Las Ciencias De Computos

For Students 9th - 10th
Short biography of famous female mathematicians.
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PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Annie Oakley

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Annie Oakley which traces her childhood, her stardom in Buffalo Bill Cody's Wild West Show, her long marriage to Frank Butler, and her life after the show. Part of a larger PBS American Experience site about Annie Oakley.
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Dorchester County Library: Annie Oakley

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page, but extensive biography that examines Oakley's incredible life from her difficult childhood to her marriage to Butler and subsequent employment with the Wild West shows to her restless retirement. Excellent coverage.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Female Mathematicians

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of St. Andrews presents this list of female mathematicians with a description of their contributions to the field.
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Other

Cowgirl Hall of Fame: Lucille Mulhall

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography describes the career achievements of American cowgirl Lucille Mulhall.
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Oklahoma Historical Society

Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture: Lucille Mulhall

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the career of the first famous cowgirl, Lucille Mulhall of Oklahoma.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Lucille Mulhall

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life of Oklahoma-born cowgirl Lucille Mulhall, the first famous cowgirl in the United States.
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University of Pittsburgh

Ch.2: The Solo Dancers: Isadora Duncan

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information about dancer Isadora Duncan; includes the techniques she studied, her dance company, her philosophy, her fame and innovations in dance.
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Other

Design Museum (London): Zaha Hadid

For Students 9th - 10th
An impressive biography of Zaha Hadid, which includes a photo of Hadid, a chronological display of selected works, and a bibliography of additional readings.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Mary Fairfax Somerville

For Students 9th - 10th
Despite the lack of a formal education, Mary Somerville (1780-1872 CE) became one of the most famous female mathematicians. Learn more about her life and contributions in this interesting biography.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Emmy Amalie Noether

For Students 9th - 10th
The School of Mathematics and Statistics of St. Andrew's University provides biographical information on the mathematical career of Emmy Noether. Included are links to other famous individuals with whom she worked and links to her topics...
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia

For Students 9th - 10th
As the first woman ever to receive a doctorate, Elena Piscopia contributed to many fields, including mathematics. Her biography and details of her interests and accomplishments are presented in this summary.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Winifred Edgerton Merrill

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography is offered on the life and accomplishments of Winifred Merrill, the first American woman to receive a Ph.D. in mathematics.
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Wsu: Elena Lucrezia Cornaro Piscopia

For Students 9th - 10th
Full of education and charity, Elena Piscopia devoted her life to learning and ministering to the poor. Her accomplishments as a mathematician and philosopher are discussed in this short biography.
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University of Nebraska

University of Nebraska Lincoln: Encyclopedia of the Great Plains: Kate Barnard

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and humanitarian political work of Oklahoma politician and educator Kate Barnard.
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Other

American Historical Association: Angie Debo

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and work of Angie Debo, an American historian who worked to help Native Americans gain civil rights.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: The Flight of Amelia Earhart

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A lesson unit to help students in grades 4-8 learn about the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. The interactive timeline shows advances in technology and the world as a backdrop to Amelia's life.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Doris Schattschneider

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives a very brief description of the accomplishments of Doris Schattschneider, the female mathematician.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Vera Pless

For Students 9th - 10th
A very short description of the accomplishments of Vera Pless is offered by the Department of Mathematics at Agnes Scott College.