Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University: Angie Debo Collection: Biography
Learn about the writings of Oklahoma historian Angie Debo and her work as a civil rights activist,
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Herbert Hoover
This site from ibiblio.org gives extensive biographical information on Herbert Hoover based on the collection in the Herbert Hoover Museum.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: John Henninger Reagan (1818 1905)
A biography of John Henninger Reagan that focuses on his professional and political life.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: John Henninger Reagan
A detailed biography of John Henninger Reagan. He became the leader of the Texas Democratic Party as well as the postmaster general of the Confederacy.
Other
Center for Social Media: Case Study: Indians, Outlaws and Angie Debo
Learn about the work of American historian Angie Debo, who worked to help Native Americans preserve their civil rights.
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Washington State
Features excellent information regarding the state of Washington history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma Historical Society Home
Find facts about Oklahoma's rich history and famous people, and explore museums and historic sites. An interactive map of the state allows you to choose museums, military sites, historic homes, and other notable locations in Oklahoma,...
Cayuse Canyon
The Us50: Idaho
Provides key information regarding Idaho's history, famous people, cities, geography, state parks, tourism, and historic sites. A fact sheet of information and a quiz are also available.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Alcatraz Island
Part of the Golden Gate National Recreational Area, Alcatraz Island is located in the San Francisco Bay. Originally a lighthouse and military fort, the island is best known for being a federal prison. The island is packed full of...
World Atlas
World Atlas: North America
Features maps and a description of the geography and history of North America with links to information on its countries, famous people, flags, symbols, and much more.
Ducksters
Ducksters: History: Famous Renaissance People for Kids
Kids learn about famous and influential people who lived during the European Renaissance.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Famous People: John Dalton
Brief biographical sketch of Englishman John Dalton, an early atomic theorist.
US Energy Information Administration
U.s. Eia Energy Kids: Famous People: A. Celsius
Brief biographical sketch of Anders Celsius, the Swedish scientist who developed the widely used Celsius scale for measuring temperature.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Shu'nuni'u (Souligny) (1783 1867)
Chief Shu'nuni'u (1783-1867), known best as Souligny, led the Menominee of Wisconsin for close to fifty years. He sided with the British during hostilities and was instrumental in standing up for his people during negotiations for the...
Other
The Gold Rush: Gold Country
A great look at the people who made money providing services for the miners in the California Gold Rush.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: Declaration of Independence
Describes the meeting of the Continental Congress during which the Declaration of Independence was adopted. Links to famous people present at the meeting.
Trinity College Dublin
Mathematicians of the Seventeenth & Eighteenth Centuries
Read accounts of the lives and works of seventeenth and eighteenth century mathematicians, including Sir Isaac Newton and Rene Descartes.
Other
Architect of the Capitol: Julius Sterling Morton
This site has a biography of Julius Sterling Morton (1832-1902 CE), the famous Nebraskan and successful farmer. He taught people about modern techniques of farming and forestry and went on to be the founder of Arbor Day.
PBS
Pbs: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo
This PBS site offers the biography of Vallejo, a California Mexican who placed his faith in the United States government, only to lose most of his land and political power.
Nebraska Studies
Nebraska Studies: Solomon Butcher Photographs the Sod House Frontier
This is a brief biography of Nebraska photographer, Solomon Butcher, made history when he traveled, photographed, and wrote about Custer County.
Other
University of Wisconsin: Josette and Solomon Juneau
Josette and Solomon Juneau were among the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its early years. This is a short biography of the couple, who were reportedly very attached to each other.
Other
University of Wisconsin: Solomon Juneau, Founder of Milwaukee
Solomon Juneau, a French-Canadian, was one of the first settlers in the Milwaukee area and helped to shape its future. There is a profile of him here along with photos of his last home, which is now a museum.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Andreas Vesalius, the Humanist.
Information on Andreas Vesalius, who wrote the first complete textbook on human anatomy from researching ancient Greek anatomy. It also explains the humanist philosophy.
Other
Comanche Lodge: Quanah Parker
This biography of famous Texan, Quanah Parker, tells the story of his life and the impact he made in Texas history.