University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Scripture Biography for the Young (Gallaudet)
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of Scripture Biography for the Young by Horace Hocker, a religious book for children.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: Scripture Biography for the Young
A scanned copy of the 1853 publication of Scripture Biography for the Young by Horace Hocker, a religious book for children.
Other
Supreme Court Historical Society: Antonin Scalia
This Supreme Court Historical Society page provides a photo and brief biography of Justice Antonin Scalia. The site provides links to more Supreme Court information.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Angela Shelf Medearis
Read this biography to learn about historical fiction author Angela Shelf Medearis. Links to a list of her books, an interview, and an author's visit kit are provided.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography: Michael Malloy
Read this biography to learn about historical fiction author Michael Malloy. A link to a list of his books is provided.
Curated OER
National Park Service: National Historic Site: Edgar Allan Poe
This resource provides photos of Edgar Allan Poe's historic home in Philadelphia, read a biography and a chronology of his life, and visit links to other Poe-related websites.
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Other
Colorado Historical Society: Kit Carson: A Hero in Fact and Fiction [Pdf]
A short biography of the legend of the West, Kit Carson. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
Alberta Online Encyclopedia
Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Francophone Heritage Edukit: Biographies
Resource highlights the biographies of twenty-four (24) significant contributors to the development of the Franco-Albertan heritage and culture.
NASA
Nasa: Biography of Orville Wright
Provides an interesting biography of the life and accomplishments of Orville Wright. The highlight of this site is the terrific historic photos throughout the text.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Antonio Margil De Jesus
Read a short biography about Antonio Margil de Jesus, an early missionary to Texas.
Texas State Historical Association
Texas State Historical Association: Green De Witt
A brief biography of Green DeWitt, an empresario in Mexican Texas who founded the DeWitt Colony.
Other
Minnesota Historical Society: James J. Hill House: James J. Hill
A biography of railroad magnate, James J. Hill. Learn about the life and legacy of this railroad executive who was a pivotal force in the transformation of the Northwest, earning the name "The Empire Builder."
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma Historical Society: General Douglas H. Cooper, c.s.a. [Pdf]
A scholarly biography of a Confederate General who fought against the Union in the area of Texas and utilized the various Indian nations to help in his cause.
Other
The Bridger Trail: Biography of Jim Bridger
Read about Jim Bridger's exploits as fur trader, mountain man, entrepreneur, and military guide. His knowledge of the Rocky Mountains was invaluable. (From Wyoming State Historic Preservation Office)
Other
Korean American Historical Society
This site has articles, news, and resources from a Washington-state based nonprofit organization focused on Korean American history. Features links to a chronology of Korean American history, immigrant stories, biographies, and a...
Other
Museum of New Zealand: Past Presents: Biography of John Singleton Copley
Website with biographical and historical information on the painter John Singleton Copley.
Other
Nara: Hoover Online!: Herbert Hoover Biography: Secretary of Commerce
Details Herbert Hoover's service as Secretary of Commerce during the 1920s. Includes many photos and links to related information. Excellent historical resource.
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Caligula: Historical Background
This resource presents a biography of Gaius, known as Caligula, the third emperor of Rome. Written in timeline form, it gives literary and artistic evidence about his life. It stresses the lack of credible information about his life and...
Vroma Project
V Roma Project: Julius Caesar: Historical Background
Provides biographical information on the Roman general and political leader Julius Caesar, presented in a timeline. Covers major events of his life including his military career, rise to power, and death by assassination. This page is...
US Navy
Naval Historical Center: Benjamin W. Crowninshield
A portrait and biography of the fifth Secretary of the Navy, Benjamin Crowninshield.
Wisconsin Historical Society
Wisconsin Historical Society: The Career of Robert M. La Follette
Robert M. La Follette was a popular Republican from Wisconsin in the Progressive Era. He was a Congressman, a governor of Wisconsin and a Senator who advocated direct primaries to thwart the political machines. In addition to his...
Other
Historical Society of Princeton: Einstein in Princeton
Biography of Albert Einstein from an exhibit at Princeton University.
Virginia Historical Society
Virginia Historical Society: Heads & Tales
As part of the extensive VHS library, this section presents the portraits and biographies of five compelling individuals. As described on the site, 'their tales are told by analysis of components of their pictorially complex portraits'.
Other
Concordia Historical Institute: My Lord Katie: Katharina Von Bora Luther
A fairly detailed biography of Katharina von Bora, concentrating on her life with Martin Luther.