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Atanasio "Tony" Perez Regal
The accomplishments, career stats, and life story of this Latino Baseball Hall of Famer first baseman are profiled. Perez overcame many cultural barriers to play in the Major Leagues.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Women in Africa: Tradition and Change
In this lesson plan, students will consider Women in Africa: Tradition and Change. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. Students first examine a selection of traditional African artworks that...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: History: William Bartram
Biographical profile makes note of the life and career of environmental literature author, William Bartram.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Kennedy, John Fitzgerald 1917 1963
Profile of the political career of John F. Kennedy, a Democratic Representative and a Senator from Massachusetts and 35th President of the United States.
CNN
Cnn Money: Fastest Growing Tech Companies
Explore America's Fastest Growing Tech Companies. CNN's Small Business has ranked the top 100 businesses.
Employment Spot
Employment Spot: Researching Companies
Do you want to research a company? Before you go after a job, it's a good idea to do your homework. A little research can go a long way in a job interview, and peeking into the operations of a company isn't as hard as you'd think.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment Statistic
Read about the job outlook and wage estimates on various occupations.
College Grad
College Grad: Research Top Entry Level Employers
Take a look at the top employers for, including number of projected hires for each. Each employer includes a company description and links to the company home page, careers page and college page.
First World War
First World war.com: Sir Arthur Currie
The great Canadian general, Sir Arthur Currie is profiled in a detailed summary of his personal life and military career. Included are links to allow researchers to investigate other battles that Currie was involved in as well as other...
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Aaron Burr 1756 1836
This site offers a brief profile of the political career of Aaron Burr.
NASA
Nasa: Astronaut Biography: Gordon Cooper
A profile of former astronaut Gordon Cooper details his education and pre-NASA career, his accomplishments with NASA, and his numerous achievements in the business world.
English Verse
English Verse: Ben Jonson (1573 1637)
The varied career of Ben Jonson is profiled here briefly, and the full text of some of his poems is included.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Upton Sinclair
The Social Security Administration profiles the political career of author Upton Sinclair and his unsuccessful run as a progressive candidate for governor of California in 1934. He proposed a plan for California similar to what became...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Kenneth Thomson, 2nd Baron Thomson of Fleet
Kenneth Thompson, a Canadian businessman and art collector, is profiled. He had the distinction of being the richest person in Canada, and the ninth richest person in the world. His life and career achievements are shared on this site.
Other
Seconds Out: Fighter Bios: Sugar Ray Leonard
A profile of the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Artist Bio: Sol Le Witt
This resource presents a profile of the career of Sol LeWitt. Use the search box at left to find examples of LeWitt's minimalist works in the Guggenheim's collections.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Artist Bio: Jenny Holzer
A profile of the career of the American artist, Jenny Holzer, including images of her work.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Artist Bio: James Casebere
A profile of the career of the American artist, James Casebere, that includes images of some of his works.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Collection Online: Lawrence Weiner
A profile of the career of the American Conceptual artist, Lawrence Weiner, including images of some of his works.
Other
Chuck Berry Official Site
Biographical profile, photos, song lyrics, awards, achievements, and fast facts about the life and career of Chuck Berry.
American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Ulysses S. Grant
Biographical profile of Ulysses S. Grant summarizes essential events of his military career.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Milton S. Hershey
Milton Hershey-- the "Chocolate King"--was driven by his love for candy to create what is now the largest chocolate factory. Read about his career as well as his Hershey Industrial School in this student-written profile.
Other
Encyclopedia of World Biography: Will Rogers Biography
A profile of American actor and humorist Will Rogers, with an overview of the different stages in his career.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Alice Cooper
Comprehensive biographical profile of rock musician and legend Alice Cooper, a 2011 inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Includes a timeline of key events in his career and an essential songs list.