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America Dept. Of State: Outline of American Literature [Pdf]
This online book presents an overview of American literature chronologically. Eras and movements are explained and biographies of significant authors are provided. This is a good way to understand the background and influences of...
Rutgers University
Thomas Edison Papers: Biography of Thomas Edison
The first person to make the storage battery practical, with 147 patents, Edison's life is a testimony to invention. This biography, in outline form, is in two parts; go to 1879 site after this.
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Oclc: Melvil Dewey Biography
Here's a brief biography that outlines Dewey's career and influence on the field of library science.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Carl Albert
This brief biography outlines the career of Oklahoma born lawyer and Speaker of the United States House of Representatives Carl Albert,
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Robert Bacon (1860 1919)
Brief bio outlining the life and prominent career of Robert Bacon who served as Secretary of State under President Theodore Roosevelt and later served in the military under General Pershing during World War I.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Jennings Bryan (1860 1925)
William Jennings Bryan brief bio outlining his life as a lawyer and U.S. Statesman, nomitated to Secretary of State by President Woodrow Wilson.
University of St. Andrews (UK)
University of St. Andrews: Christian Doppler Biography
This site provides a complete biography of Christian Doppler (1803-1853 CE), founder of the Doppler principle of sound waves. Includes quotes from Doppler and those who knew him, as well as an outline of his scientific achievements.
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The Biography Maker
This site explains what a biography is and outlines how to write an effective one.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: James F. Cooper
This literary biography from the University of Groningen analyzes the contribution of James Fenimore Cooper to American literature and his role in the development of the American novel. Discusses Cooper's character, Natty Bumppo.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Little Legislatures
This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Anne Bradstreet
Biographical information and details about the themes and style of Bradstreet's poetry. Includes quotations from her poem "To My Dear and Loving Husband."
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Herman Melville Overview
This site contains biographical information about Herman Melville, as well as critical analysis of his works. Includes links to online text for Melville's major works.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Nina Karlovna Bari Biography
A biography of Nina Karlovna Bari (1901-1961 CE), a Russian mathematician. The biography provides a detailed outline of her schooling and touches on some of the subjects she proved in articles that lead to her fame.
Agnes Scott College
Agnes Scott College: Evelyn Boyd Granville Biography
This autobiography of Evelyn Boyd Granville gives an outline of the various jobs she held as a mathematician in the United States.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Sinclair Lewis
A short but concise entry about the life and works of Sinclair Lewis is provided at this site.
Library of Economics and Liberty
Concise Encyclopedia of Economics: Biography of Alfred Marshall (1842 1924)
A brief biography of the economics philosopher Alfred Marshall outlining his major contributions to the field of economic thought.
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Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography: George Pullman
This biography of George Pullman outlines his business acumen in the development of the Pullman railroad sleeper car, which offered luxury on long train trips. Read the description of the company town he developed in Illinois to house...
PBS
Outline of the History of the Transistor: Lee De Forest
Part of a larger site about the history of the transistor, this brief biography of Lee de Forest, the inventor of the audion, includes a QuickTime movie that shows how it worked.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond: History Engine: Maggie L. Walker
This brief biography of Maggie L. Walker outlines her rise to success as the first African American bank owner in the United States.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Augustine, 354 430
This site not offers a fairly thorough biography of Augustine, but also outlines some of Augustine's theological and philosphical positions, as well as the influences which led him to those beleifs. It also includes a list of Augustine's...
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Outline of American Literature
Department of Humanities Computing provides a brief biography about the life and works of William Bradford (1590-1657).
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Eugene O'neill
This site, which is provided for in the "From Revolution to Reconstruction" section of the University of Groningen, gives a biography of O'Neill in terms of his works.
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University: Karen Horney Lecture Notes
Lecture notes from a psychology professor. Excellent site for capturing the main topics relevant to Karen Horney and her theories - biography, relationship to Freudian psychology, explanation of all major terms and theories, development...
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Univ. Of North Carolina: William Bradford: 1590 1657
Contains brief biographical information about William Bradford, presented in an easy to read outline format. Lists a chronology of major dates in Bradford's life, his occupations, a list of major writings and their publication dates, and...