New York Times
New York Times: Hollywood Composer
Survey the career of John Williams, a prolific composer of movie music whose work includes the scores of many blockbuster films such as "War of the Worlds" and "Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith."
Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Kids: John Williams
If you have seen "Jaws," "ET-the Extraterrestrial," "Star Wars" trilogy and prequel, or "Indiana Jones," you have heard this composer's work. Read more about his life and work. Listen to his music using RealAudio or Windows Media Player.
PBS
Pbs: New Perspectives on the West
This in-depth resource presents a history of the American West from pre-Columbian times until World War I with profiles, documents, and images. It encourages visitors to link these into patterns of historical meaning for themselves....
Songwriters Hall of Fame
Songwriters Hall of Fame: John Williams
John Williams has written many famous themes for many popular movies. Learn more about him and his music by reading a brief biography and viewing a short discography of his work.
Library of Congress
Loc: Patriotic Melodies
The Library of Congress site profiles 26 American patriotic songs with commentary, supporting visual material, and recordings of "America the Beautiful," "Fanfare for the Common Man" and the like.
Curated OER
Smithsonian Institution Archives: Florence Barbara Seibert (1897 1991)
Biochemist Florence Barbara Seibert (1897-1991) developed the skin test for tuberculosis. After graduating from Goucher College, she worked as a chemist during World War I and then went to Yale University, where she earned a Ph.D. and...