Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Tommy Johnson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Tommy Johnson, an African-American singer-guitarist, one of the most evocative and influential of blues artists.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Vincent Colyer
Vincent Colyer (1825 - July 12, 1888) was a successful American artist noted for the images he created of the American West and a humanitarian who worked with philanthropic and Christian groups and the U.S. government to try to help...
Curated OER
National Portrait Gallery: Zaida Ben Yusuf: Everett Shinn: Photo
Black and white photograph of American artist Everett Shinn, taken by Zaida Ben-Yusuf.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Scott Joplin
A short biography of Scott Joplin (1868-1917 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Web Museum: Whistler, James Abbott Mc Neill
A summary of Whistler's career with links to his contemporaries. Several of Whistler's pieces of art are available for viewing.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Dorothy West
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Dorothy West, an American writer who explored the aspirations and conflicts of middle-class African Americans in many of her works and was one of the last surviving members of the...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Catherine Schmidt Jones: Scott Joplin
Considered the "King Of Ragtime", Scott Joplin is introduced in this informative web page. Learn more about his background and his music.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Scott Joplin
This article includes information on the life and musical contributions of Scott Joplin, the composer who gave us such songs as "The Entertainer" and "The Maple Leaf Rag."