US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Hall of Secretaries: Frances Perkins
The U.S. Department of Labor provides this brief biography of Cabinet member, Frances Perkins, who led reform efforts in the realm of labor law during the Great Depression. Short, biographical sketch with good, factual information being...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Catholic Indian Missions of Canada
This article from The New Advent deals with the history and development of Catholic missions to the native peoples of Canada. Please note that "The Catholic Encyclopedia" is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
University of Washington
University of Washington: United Auto Workers (Uaw) Locals 1937 1949
History of the United Auto Workers (UAW) with maps showing the spread of the UAW from 1939 through the late 1940s.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Edwin Witte, 1887 1960
Edwin Witte was known as the founder of Social Security, having created the plan for it when he worked on the Committee on Economic Security under President Franklin Roosevelt. This is a biography of his life.
State Library-Florida
Florida Memory: Mary Mc Leod Bethune, Educator
A photo history of Mary McLeod Bethune who was an unofficial advisor to FDR on civil rights issues. Includes primary documents, photos and lesson plans for Grades 4-5.
US National Archives
Nara: Guide to Federal Records: Public Works Administration [Pwa]
Extensive information on all the projects completed under the Public Works Administration. Includes a brief history. Provided by the National Archives and Records Administration.
Other
Gateway New Orleans: Louisiana Purchase
Read a description of the terms of the Louisiana Purchase. There is a map to show the land that was included in this deal.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Frances Perkins
The National Women's Hall of Fame presents a brief overview of the life of Frances Perkins, who was, among many other accomplishments, the first woman Cabinet officer in American history.
Other
About Tva (Tennessee Valley Authority)
A comprehensive site on the Tennessee Valley Authority. Includes history of the TVA from the 30's to the present with loads of other details. The FAQ is helpful. Includes the complete text of the act creating the TVA.
Library of Congress
Loc: Sea Changes in a Community
A lesson plan dealing with the fishing industry in New England and native and immigrant fishermen, and government legislation.
Social Security Administration
Social Security Online: Historical Development [Pdf]
Social Security Online provides a history of the beginning of Social Security. The United States was one of the last developed countries to adopt an old-age pension system.
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...
Other
1936: Roosevelt Defeats Landon
Overview of the 1936 election in which Franklin Delano Roosevelt defeated Alfred Landon for the presidency.
Curated OER
Gateway New Orleans: Louisiana Purchase
Read a description of the terms of the Louisiana Purchase. There is a map to show the land that was included in this deal.