Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State University: Encyclopedia: Bass Reeves
This biography describes the life of Bass Reeves, who fled slavery and became a United States marshall.
Other
Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Bass Reeves
Learn about the life of Bass Reeves, who escaped a life of slavery and became a deputy U.S. marshal.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Sojourner Truth
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides a brief biography of the famous abolitionist and former slave, Sojourner Truth.
US National Archives
Docsteach: How Effective Were the Efforts of the Freedmen's Bureau?
For this activity, students will analyze documents from the War Department's Bureau of Refugees, Freedmen, and Abandoned Lands - better known as the Freedmen's Bureau - that Congress established on March 3, 1865, as the Civil War was...
Curated OER
National Park Service: American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass
Biographical website that explains details about Frederick Douglass' life as an abolitionist and women's rights leader. Includes photos of his home near Washington, DC. Very informative site.
Curated OER
National Park Service: The Life of Frederick Douglass
This site provides a brief biography of the life of Frederick Douglass. The site also contains links to the Underground Railroad, Women's Rights National Historical Park and other related sites.