National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Marlene Dietrich
Marie Dietrich was one of the most popular film and music stars of the 1930s and 1940s.
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University of Nottingham: War, Women & Survival
Online exhibit that features images depicting the role of women in military conflicts. Includes propaganda posters, sheet music, press clippings, quotes, photos, leaflets, original documents, and more.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Sarah Josepha Hale
Sarah Josepha Hale is best known for creating the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Her influence can also be seen in historic sites and in the creation of Thanksgiving as a national holiday.
Alabama Department of Archives and History
Alabama Department of Archives & History
Separate Halls of Fame as established by the Alabama Legislature. Includes: business; international motorsports, military, press association, Alabama sports, women, teachers, music and much more.
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Creative Folk: Women's History Through Folk Music
Personal site devoted to folk music concerned with the role of women throughout history. Feminist perspective in interpretation of this music.
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The History Makers
Thehistorymakers.com features the stories of African Americans who have succeeded and made achievements in the areas of art, business, education, law, politics, science, religion, and sports. There is a great timeline of African American...
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Primary Source Set: Women and the Blues
This collection uses primary sources to explore the impact of women blues performers.
Library of Congress
Loc: Today in History: October 28: Gilbert H. Grosvenor & Volstead Act
Find a treasure trove of links in the Library of Congress to music, speeches, photographs, and other information about Gilbert H. Grosvenor, the editor of National Geographic Magazine, and about temperance, prohibition, and the eventual...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Women's Rights
Such social reforms brought many women to a realization of their own unequal position in society. From colonial times, unmarried women had enjoyed many of the same legal rights as men, although custom required that they marry early. With...
Other
Auw St. Lawrence County Branch: Women of Courage
Learn what it means to have courage by examining the lives of women who "Were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics, and music." This page includes biographies of several women including scientist...
OpenStax
Open Stax: The Jazz Age: Redefining the Nation 1919 1929: A New Generation
Looks at the new morality that emerged in the 1920s. It changed the role of women and the perception of African Americans, the latter facilitated by the Harlem Renaissance and its impact on the music and dance of the Jazz Age. Also...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Lesson 46: Feminism Does Not Have to Be an F Word
The women's liberation movement of the 1970s is suffering a tremendous backlash and is frequently viewed as obsolete. Many young people feel as though feminism is irrelevant and sexism no longer impacts their lives. Through the...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Margaret Mead
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Margaret Mead, noted anthropologist and prolific author.
University of California
Ucla: Manas: About India
This is a robust site from UCLA with lots of information about Indian cultures, religions, social life and organization, history and politics. Don't expect a zillion pictures, but an in-depth look at the cultures and history.
American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise
Jewish Virtual Library: Judasim
This resource presents a wealth of information regarding the Jewish religion. Content ranges from ancient Jewish history to holidays and festivals, to the importance of the synagogue.
Library of Congress
Loc: Native American Reference Weblist
The Library of Congress provides a series of sites about Native Americans, featuring their history, literature and culture, news and current events,government and law, their libraries, museums, and archives, and, lastly, their tribes and...
Scott Alexander
Lucille Bogan ( Bessie Jackson)
Information on the life and discography of blues artist Lucille Bogan, also known as Bessie Jackson. Includes audio samples.
Other
Le Poulet Gauche
This site is a narrative by a re-enactment group on how people lived in France in the 16th century. There are links to art and culture, music, women, family life, social classes, clothing, and entertainment.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Hildegard
This site from Ibiblio.org presents information on the musical accomplishments of Hildegard of Bingen. It contains a brief biography of the abbess and saint, and lists how she excelled in letters, plays, botany, and music.
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Basque Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Basque Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Blackfoot
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Blackfoot. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Bolivian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bolivian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Bosnian Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Bosnian Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Cypriot Americans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Cypriot Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)