University of Wisconsin
Univ. Of Wisconsin: Wisconsin Meat Industry Hall of Fame: Frederick Layton
Frederick Layton made his fortune in the meat packing industry in Milwaukee in the 1800s. He became one of the city's greatest benefactors, along with his wife. They gave much of their money, as well as art works, to support the Layton...
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Melendez, Luis
Paintings of this famous Spanish artist in the Parado Museum, Madrid, plus a short biography.
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'...
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.
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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
The home of the famous art car weekend, this somewhat wacky museum brings you art made by people just like you. Not trained in any art form, these "folk artists" or as they prefer to be called "visionary artists" have some fun ideas...
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Orange Show Center for Visionary Art
The home of the famous art car weekend, this somewhat wacky museum brings you art made by people just like you. Not trained in any art form, these "folk artists" or as they prefer to be called "visionary artists" have some fun ideas...
Other
A Digital Artist: On the Road in China
Vivid imagery of China is captured on this fascinating web site. Find photo journals, paintings, interactive movies, and more.
Other
Wisconsin State Journal: Oscar G. Mayer, 95, Dies
An obituary of Oscar Gustave Mayer, the thiird Oscar Mayer in the family that owned the famous Oscar Mayer & Co. meat company. [Date of Article: July 8, 2009]
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Kamehameha I
Learn biographical information about King Kamehameha I along with details of the statue sculpted by artist Thomas R. Gould depicting Kamehameha in his regal garb.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Alabama Biographies of the 20th Century
In this lesson, students will recognize and examine the lives of Alabamians who have impacted the lives of others and the history of the state with their notable contributions during the first half and last half of the twentieth century....
Read Works
Read Works: Looking Up to the Stars
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text debating whether stars have a duty to be role models or not. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Julius Caesar
An image depicting Julius Caesar, a Roman general and statesman. He was a key component to the shift of the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. He emerged as the unrivaled leader of the Roman world in 49 BC.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Probus
The next Emperor was Aurelius Probus, officer of the army of Germany. He was chosen by the legions, and recognized by the Senate, A certain Florianus, brother of Tacitus, had in the mean tie assumed the purple without recognition by...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: A Brush With History
Exhibition of portraits of American heroes, statesmen, writers, artists, scientists, and historical figures draws on the paintings in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery to consider the story of America. View portraits from...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Guaman Poma and the First New Chronicle and Good Government
This letter written by Guaman Poma is the most famous manuscript from South America dated to this time period in part because it is so comprehensive and long, but also because of its many illustrations. View pictures of the illustrations...
The British Museum
British Museum: Ife Head: Brass Head of a Ruler
An example of a bronze sculptural piece produced by the Yoruba people of East Africa. Famous for its sense of realism, which was unique in African art at the time (twelfth to fourteenth century AD), this head of a king, from Ife, is...
Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission
Explore Pa History: Mary Cassatt
A concise biographical sketch that examines the life and contributions of nineteenth century impressionist and Pennsylvania native, Mary Cassatt.
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Artists and Guilds: Mary Cassatt
This site provides a very brief biography of Mary Cassatt accompanied by one of her paintings.
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'Nighthawks' by Edward Hopper, 1942
National Public Radio takes a look at Edward Hopper and his painting, Nighthawks, focusing on how "An image that most people take for granted in their daily lives has become one of America's most famous pieces of art."
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'Self Portrait' by Edward Hopper, 1925 30
National Public Radio takes a look at Edward Hopper and his painting, Nighthawks, focusing on how "An image that most people take for granted in their daily lives has become one of America's most famous pieces of art."
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'Second Story Sunlight,' by Edward Hopper, 1960
National Public Radio takes a look at Edward Hopper and his painting, Nighthawks, focusing on how "An image that most people take for granted in their daily lives has become one of America's most famous pieces of art."