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Find Law: Founding Fathers: New York: Alexander Hamilton

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biography of one of America's founding fathers, Alexander Hamilton.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Robert Frost

For Students 9th - 10th
Robert Frost is featured in this brief biography which identifies Frost as a popular modernist poet who drew on the rugged life and values in rural New England. Click on "Robert Frost Activities" for related artifacts and activities.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Southern Renaissance: Robert Penn Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
A founding father of the New Criticism movement in literature, this is a brief biography of Robert Penn Warren featuring his poetic and fictitious contributions to the literary world. See "Robert Penn Warren Activities" for related...
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University of Virginia

Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: Fdr: Anna Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Miller Center of Public Affairs gives a detailed biography of the life of First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. The page also provides links to the biography of her husband, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as well as his Cabinet...
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Explore the life and work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle through the links provided in this resource. Students and teachers will find this includes lesson plans, activities, biographical information and more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Dennis Chavez (1888 1962)

For Students 9th - 10th
From the US Congress, find a short biography on Dennis Chavez, a Democratic senator from New Mexico during the New Deal years. Site lists the committees he served on during his time as senator and Representative.
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Princeton University

Princeton University: William Paterson

For Students 9th - 10th
A magazine article devoted to Princeton University offers a biography of its distinguished alumnus, who later became Governor of New Jersey and co-authored the New Jersey Plan which was presented to the Constitutional Convention.
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University of New Brunswick (Canada)

The Ward Chipman Slavery Brief

For Students 9th - 10th
A great reference source about anti-slavery issues in Canada during the 19th century. In 1800, Ward Chipman tried to defend the right of a New Brunswick slave woman's right to freedom. Here you can read the full transcript of the Chipman...
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Other

Sons of the American Revolution: Revolutionary War: Major General John Stark

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of New Hampshire native Major General John Stark.
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Other

Joseph Bruchac Home Page: Joseph Bruchac

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is Joseph Bruchac's homepage. It provides links to his biography, a listing of his major works, and other online resources for the author. It also provides links to several of his poems to open or download on mp3.
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PBS

Pbs: Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Other

Faith Ringgold

For Students 3rd - 8th
Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Norton Juster

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This video interview with children's book author Norton Juster includes a brief written biography.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Washington Irving

For Students 9th - 10th
Noted as America's first celebrity author, Washington Irving is featured in this concise biography bringing light to his writings and the style in which he presented them. See "Washington Irving Activities" for related artifacts and...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
Poet laureate Langston Hughes is featured in this brief biography highlighting his vast collection of writings, particularly his poetry, which drew upon racial and self awareness in America. See "Langston Hughes Activities" for related...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Rhythms in Poetry: Claude Mc Kay

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a succinct biography of Claude McKay, infamous Harlem Renaissance poet who expressed the need for the African American community in America to speak out against racism. See "Claude McKay Activities" for related materials.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Migrant Struggle: Rudolfo Anaya

For Students 9th - 10th
Regional author, Rudolfo Anaya, is featured in this brief biography highlighting his contributions to American literature which draw upon his experiences as a Mexican American. See "Rudolfo Anaya Activities" for related resources.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Edith Wharton

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover more about the life and work of the author Edith Wharton when you visit this resource. This site features several links to lesson plans, biographical information, teaching guides, reviews, and more.
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John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Suzanne Farrell

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents biographical information on Cincinnati born legendary ballerina, Suzanne Farrell, a Kennedy Center honoree. Includes photos, audio and video, and links to additional resources.
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IMDb

Internet Movie Database: Jean Luc Godard

For Students 9th - 10th
This Internet Movie Database site provides a mini-biography and complete filmography of Jean-Luc Godard.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Hispanic Americans in Congress, Jose Serrano

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the biography page for the Hispanic congressman from New York state Jose Serrano, who has served since 1990.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Margaret Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a site devoted to the life and times of the African American poet Margaret Walker. Among the numerous links found on the page are links to full texts of 16 poems, questions from an audience, a panel's discussion of her poetry, a...
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Harp Week

Harp Week Explore History: Chester A. Arthur

For Students 9th - 10th
This biography of Chester A. Arthur concentrates on his time as Collector of the New York Customhouse, and despite his use of the patronage system, when he became president, he became a civil service reformer.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Aldous Huxley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Aldous Huxley including a biography and the full text of two novels: Brave New World and Crome Yellow.