Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story:jackie Robinson Throws Opening Pitch
Jackie Robinson was not only one of the all-time great baseball players, he was the first African American to play in the Major Leagues. The Library of Congress presents a site with information and photographs of this amazing man.
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National Park Service: Fort Mc Henry
The National Park Service maintains the famous fort that is known for the creation of the Star Spangled Banner. Site provides a menu of items for related information.
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American Mathematical Society: Vera Pless
As a way to encourage other women, Vera Pless offers her story on the obstacles she faced as she worked to become a mathematician.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Archibald Mac Leish
This site houses three poems in full text from the great American poet Archibald MacLeish (1892-1982 CE), as well as criticism on two of his most famous. The three pieces are 'Baccalaureate', 'Two Poems from the War', and 'An Eternity'.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Harriet Beecher Stowe
This site provides a very good biography of the famous American female author, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896.)
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Jesse Owens Grave Site
Jesse Owens' brief biography and pictures of his grave, including links to other websites about him.
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Famous American Trials: Trial of Susan B. Anthony, 1873
Comprehensive site on Susan B. Anthony and her battle for women's rights. Find information and documents on her speeches, complete trial records, her petition to Congress, the 19th Amendment. Also includes a chronology of her life as...
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Famous American Trials: The Black Sox Trial
A very good site on the 1919 Chicago "Black" Sox scandal, which ended up in the banishment of 8 major league players for life from the game of baseball. Also includes great information on the ensuing trial and includes a link to the...
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Famous American Trials: The Oj Simpson Trial
This well-researched site offers a comprehensive study of the 1995 criminal trial of OJ Simpson. Includes not only the law and politics involved in the trial, but also the role of the media and the mass public attention placed upon the...
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Famous American Trials: Cotton Mather
This site from the University of Missouri-Kansas City provides information on the role of Cotton Mather in the Salem witchcraft trials. Discusses Mather's work "Memorable Providences," in which Mather discusses withcraft.
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G. Schirmer, Inc.: Edward K. (Duke) Ellington
Brief biography of the famous American Jazz composer, pianist, and band leader, Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE). The site describes "Duke's" personal and professional life.
National Gallery of Art
National Gallery of Art: "Watson and the Shark"
This is a comprehensive site that tells the story behind one of John Singleton Copley's most famous paintings, "Watson and the Shark." The site discusses the artist's life and provides compositional information about the painting....
PBS
Pbs: Duke Ellington's Washington
This site explores the life of Duke Ellington, as well as the strong African-American community that flourished in Washington, D.C., during the time that Ellington lived there (1899-1923).
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The Carlisle Indian Industrial School: Research Pages
This is the home page to an extensive site dedicated to the Carlisle School. The site contains primary and secondary source materials. Contains a history of the school, biographies of students, and of the school's most famous student -...
Other
Gilbert and Sullivan Archive: Sir Arthur Sullivan
Biography of Arthur Sullivan, from the famous comic opera/operetta duo, Gilbert and Sullivan. The site contains a picture of Sullivan as well as a list of works. (Published Dec. 1888)
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Penn Warren
This site contains a complete biography and a selected bibliography along with a photo.
Library of Congress
Loc: A Sharpshooter's Last Sleep
An informative three-page site on the famous image by photographer Alexander Gardner at Gettysburg. There is a detailed description of the photograph as well as a great discussion on the authenticity of the image.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Romare Bearden: Let's Walk the Block
A fantastic site that allows you to zoom in on one of Bearden's pieces. See his famous collages up close. Get information on the artist and discover his inspiration. Includes further activities for teachers.
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Rhode Island College: About Edward Mitchell Bannister
This site provides a detailed biography of the famous African American artist, Edward Mitchell Bannister.
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Art Smart: Indiana: Explore Indiana Art
A comprehensive resource for teachers on artists from Indiana. Search by artist, year, medium or process, or the location of the artwork. The resource is designed for Grade 4 but can be easily adapted. Each artwork is accompanied by...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Hall of Arts: Suzanne Farrell, Ballerina Extraordinair
This website is devoted to Suzanne Farrell who was inducted in the Academy in 1987. This site has a profile, biography, and interview with the ballerina.
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University of Texas Medical Branch: Hector P. Garcia
A thorough look at the life of Hector P. Garcia (1914-1996 CE) is shown at this site through a biography, photos, artifacts, and papers.
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Hangout Nj: Assignment New Jersey: Delaware Indians
This is a site custom-designed for students with information needs about New Jersey. You can check out the famous firsts that happened in New Jersey, or read about history, find out about explorers, as well as other topics.
The History Place
The History Place: Frederick Douglass Speech
This site from The History Place provides a brief biography of Douglass and the text to his famous Fourth of July speech. The information is medium in length and worth checking out on the subject.