Tennessee Historical Society
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture
A truly incredible collection of historic and cultural information on Tennessee. For example, students can find 48 articles on the Native Americans of Tennessee, about 60 articles on Civil Rights, and approximately 123 articles on...
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Encyclopedia of Arkansas: Education
Follow the development of the educational system in Arkansas. What struggles and challenges did education face historically? What were the effects of segregation, then of desegregation on the schools?
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Colonization of Utah
This resource provides a detailed discussion of the colonization of Utah.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia: Salt Lake City
Contains a discussion of the history of Salt Lake City, from its Mormon past through its changes through time.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Utah History Encyclopedia
This is a resource about the state of Utah. Includes images and articles on everything from geology to famous people in the state.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Regina Benjamin
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Regina Benjamin, an American physician who in 2009 became the 18th surgeon general of the United States. Prior to her government appointment, she had spent most of her medical career...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: David Satcher
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features David Satcher, an American medical doctor and public health administrator who was (1998-2002) the 16th surgeon general of the United States.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Father Divine
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Father Divine, a prominent African-American religious leader of the 1930s. The Depression-era movement he founded, the Peace Mission, was originally dismissed as a cult, but it still...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Wayne Embry
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Wayne Embry, an American professional basketball player and the first African-American to serve as the general manager of a professional sports franchise.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Saxophone
The University of Michigan provides general information on the saxophone, a single-reed woodwind instrument, invented by Adolphe Sax. This resource also includes images and references for further reading and research.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Recorder
The University of Michigan provides general information on the "portable and accessible" woodwind instrument called the recorder. Includes several references for further research and links to information on duct flutes and transverse...
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Bassoon
This essay provides general and historical information on the woodwind instrument, the bassoon, which is a "larger and lower-voiced version of the oboe." Included are references to famous musicians who worked with the bassoon and several...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: The French Revolution
An overview of The French Revolution with a special emphasis on the role of the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Madam c.j. Walker
Biographical information on Madam C.J. Walker, a businesswoman and philanthropist generally acknowledged to be the first black female millionaire in the United States.
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Encyclopedia.com: The Illuminati
Explains what the Illuminati is, how it was formed, its attempt to infiltrate and take over the Freemasons, and its condemnation by the Bavarian monarch in 1787.
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Encyclopedia.com: Social Security
This site gives a description of the term social security and sites specific examples in different countries, including the U.S. Covers four sections: introduction, in other countries, in the United States, bibliography.
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Logical Form
A terrific introduction from the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy to the conventions of notation and form in logic, and indeed to logical philosophy in general. Discusses the logical semantics of propositions, description, analysis,...
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta Inventors and Inventions: James Gosling
Read about James Gosling who is widely known for his invention of Oak, the precursor to Java, which was the first general purpose programming language.
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The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia: Oruro
General facts/information about the department(departamento) of Oruro, Bolivia. Including information about geography, history, and climate.
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The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia: Santa Cruz
Scroll down about 1/4 of the page to read general facts/information about the Department (departamento) of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Including information about geography, goods, and its history.
Other
The 1911 Edition Encyclopedia: Tarija
General information about the Department (departamento) of Tarija, Bolivia.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Harp
This article provides general information about the harp. Discusses the harp's origins and their significance in different cultures.
University of Michigan
The University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Transverse Flute
In addition to providing general information on the transverse flute and references for further reading and research, this lesson includes an audio file so that you can hear "the sound of a baroque wooden flute."
Stanford University
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Category Theory
Explains major concepts in "category theory," a common alternative to traditional set theory. Some familiarity with the logical notation is assumed. Article does include sections on the history and general philosophical significance of...