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Seton Hall University: Johann Bernoulli (1667 1748)
A great biography of Johann Bernoulli is provided at this site. An audio clip is provided, as well as a good list of primary sources.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Bill Russell
Biographical information on Bill Russell, an American basketball player who was the first outstanding defensive center in the history of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and one of the sport's greatest icons.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Dennis Rodman
Biographical account of Dennis Rodman, an American professional basketball player who was one of the most skilled rebounders, best defenders, and most outrageous characters in the history of the professional game. He was inducted into...
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Ellen Clara Sabin
Ellen Clara Sabin (1850-1949) began teaching at a young age, and went on the become one of the leaders in establishing educational institutions in Wisconsin specifically for women. She also helped establish the Wisconsin Federation of...
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Lucretia Mott
This site from Lucidcafe provides a brief description of the life of Lucretia Mott, a Quaker minister and "a leader of the antislavery and women's rights movements in America."
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...
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The Gold Rush: Gold Country
A great look at the people who made money providing services for the miners in the California Gold Rush.
Lone Star Junction
Lone Star Junction: Thomas Green (1814 1864)
A short biography of Thomas Green, who was active in politics and in the military in Texas.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: Nicolas Perrot
Nicolas Perrot arrived in Wisconsin in the 1600s as a fur trader and an explorer, claiming much of the land for France. He established trading posts along the Mississippi and strengthened the French position against the Iroquois. A link...
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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.
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Humanities Texas: Texas Originals: Quanah Parker
A brief biography of Comanche chief, Quanah Parker, a notable Native American leader in Texas history.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Alabama Biographies of the 20th Century
For this lesson, students will recognize and examine the lives of Alabamians who have impacted the lives of others and the history of the state with their notable contributions during the first half and last half of the twentieth...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Le Moyne Brothers
Originally natives of Montreal, New France, four Le Moyne brothers are credited for the discovery and colonization of Alabama, as presented in this resource.
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Index of Collection of Old Newspaper Anecdotes
Jim Lyons's collection of historical newspaper anecdotes, articles, quotes, and bits and pieces from old newspapers are listed in this index. With a click of the mouse you can read and see many examples.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Thomas Bibb (Governor 1820 21)
A biography of Thomas Bibb, with background about his family's history in Virginia and Georgia.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: James Adair
Author of the southeastern Native Americans in the eighteenth century and deerskin tradesman in the same region, James Adair is featured in this brief biography.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: William Wyatt Bibb
Brief summary of William Wyatt Bibb's political career, both in Georgia and Alabama
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Architect of the Capitol: Kamehameha I
Learn biographical information about King Kamehameha I along with details of the statue sculpted by artist Thomas R. Gould depicting Kamehameha in his regal garb.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Helen Keller
The infamous Alabama native Helen Keller is featured in this brief biography highlighting her early years which led to her fame as well as her later years as an activist on many issues.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Elias Durnford
Elias Durnford is recognized in this brief biography who achieved many things, one of which being the establishment of the British West Florida.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela and the Rainbow Culture
This detailed article from the Nobel e-museum on the life of Nelson Mandela is organized into the following sections: "Equality and Pluralism," "The Development of 'Colour-blindness,'" "The Legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and Pandit Nehru,"...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Rosa Parks
Rosa Parks is featured in this brief biography for her role in the Civil Rights Movement.
White Pine Pictures
White Pine Pictures: First Lady of the Yukon
Martha Black was an adventurous woman who left a comfortable life in Chicago to live in the Yukon during the Gold Rush. She became the second female Member of Parliament in Canada. This site describes the making of a television...
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Benjamin Hawkins
Benjamin Hawkins is featured in this brief biography highlighting his work on behalf of the U.S. government in working with the Southeastern Indians from 1796-1816.