Library of Congress
Loc: American Sphinx, Contradictions of Thomas Jefferson
This site includes links to several contradictions of Thomas Jefferson, including an essay by a prominent historian about the beliefs Jefferson espoused and his contradictory action in his life.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Mrs. Henrietta Lamar to Mc Ardle, May, 1891
Mirabeau Larmar's widow writes a letter replying to artist Henry McArdle, the painter of "The Battle of San Jacinto." Part of McArdle's extensive research for the painting. This site includes images of the handwritten letter, typed...
US National Archives
Hoover Online: Hoover and the Depression
This site provides 440 historical documents (including cartoons, clippings, messages to Congress, political broadcasts, and writings and letters) pertaining to President Hoover and the Depression. Explore these documents through the main...
University of Virginia
Virginia Center for Digital History: Roots of Lewis and Clark
Site that links numerous projects together to commemorate the Lewis and Clark expedition. Includes letters, documentary and early writings on the travels. There are a few links which may no longer work.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Thomas Jefferson Papers
Learn about the Thomas Jefferson Papers, a collection of more than 27,000 original documents from the life of Thomas Jefferson. Includes a portrait, a timeline and an overview of the collection. Click on "browse by series" to view the...
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: Battle of San Jacinto: Mrs. Lola Lamar Calder to Mc Ardle, November 22, 1891
Mirabeau Lamar's daughter, Lola Lamar Calder, writes artist Henry McArdle, who did extensive research on Lamar, as well as others, before painting his "The Battle of San Jacinto." This site includes images of the original letter, typed...