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Pbs the West: William Clark
The PBS acclaimed series, "The West," provides a comprehensive biography of William Clark, the man forever linked to the epic achievements of the Lewis and Clark expedition.
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Pbs the West: George Armstrong Custer
This is a biography of General George Armstrong Custer who was killed in the Battle of the Little Bighorn against the Lakota Indians.
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The West Project: John M. Chivington (1821 1894)
This is a biography of the controversial and brutal general of the American Civil War John M. Chivington who is remembered for the Sand Creek Massacre of some 200 unarmed Indian women and children.
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Pbs: The West Benjamin "Pap" Singleton
From the critically acclaimed PBS series, "The West," this site provides a brief biography of Benjamin "Pap" Singleton, a leader of the "Great Exodus" which brought thousands of African Americans west from the post-Reconstruction South.
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The West: Sitting Bull Tatanka Iyotanka
This is a biography of Lakota Indian Chief Sitting Bull who led his tribe in the Battle of the Little Bighorn against General George Custer.
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Pbs: The West: Lewis and Clark Expedition
Part of the PBS site, "The West," this link gives a general explanation of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Links to biographies.
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The West: Stephen Fuller Austin (1793 1836)
PBS presents a biography on the life of Stephen Fuller Austin. Known as "The Father of Texas," Stephen F. Austin established the first Anglo-American colony in the Teas province of Mexico and saw it grow into an independent republic.
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Pbs: Fitzgerald's "The Sensible Thing"
Maintained by PBS, this website promotes PBS's new film "The Sensible Thing," based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's story. It also provides a biographical sections, as well as a bibliography and links to other sites on Fitzgerald.
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Pbs the West: Junipero Serra (1713 1784)
This is a short biography of Father Junipero Serra, a Franciscan priest who founded many of the Catholic missions in California.
US Department of Labor
U.s. Department of Labor: Hall of Secretaries: Frances Perkins
The U.S. Department of Labor provides this brief biography of Cabinet member, Frances Perkins, who led reform efforts in the realm of labor law during the Great Depression. Short, biographical sketch with good, factual information being...
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Mostly fiction.com: Laura Esquivel
A review of "The Law of Love" from MostlyFiction.com and a short biography of the author, Laura Esquivel.
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University of Evansville: Paul Tillich
A good and brief biography, including pictures, and links, one goes to the Indiana park named after him.
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Us Department of Labor: Jshq: Remembering Frances Perkins
A biography of Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor under Franklin Roosevelt, from the Job Safety and Health Quarterly. A good description of her tireless work in improving working conditions in the United States. (Published Fall 2002)
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Somaweb: Aldous Huxley: The Author & His Times
A rather detailed biography of the author that also sheds light on how his life affected his works. Helpful information.
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Poetry Lovers' Page: Rudyard Kipling
An alphabetical listing of all of Rudyard Kipling's (1865-1936 CE) poems. Included in the list is a link to biographical information.
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Transcendentalists.com: Walt Whitman
An informative site for learning about the Walt Whitman and the other Transcendentalists. Includes links to biographical information, portraits of Whitman, selected works, and critical interpretations.
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Vernon "Lefty" Gomez
This biography of "Lefty" Gomez, one of the greatest Latino baseball pitchers of all time features key events and achievements in the life of this Hall of Famer.
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Michelangelo/painter, Sculptor, Architect, Poet
An Italian site containing a comprehensive biography of artist Michelangelo. Also includes images of some of his paintings.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Truman Capote
The creator of the "nonfiction novel," Truman Capote, who established his career as a Southern gothic writer, crossed the line between journalism and fiction. This biography provides his background and information about his writing and...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Henry Thoreau
A nice biography on Henry David Thoreau's life, centering mostly on his literary skills.
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African American Registry: Rose Mc Clendon: A Builder of the Black Stage
A biography on the African American actress Rose McClendon (1884-1936 CE) who played a major role in the creation of a "Black Theater," in the United States.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Social Realism: Edith Wharton
Drawing attention to the role of women in marriages, social differences between Europeans and Americans, old money versus new, near the turn into the twentieth century we read about author Edith Wharton. Click "Edith Wharton Activities"...
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Margaret Fuller
The National Women's Hall of Fame provides biographical information about Margaret Fuller and examines her role in the early women's movement. Includes a picture and brief quotes from her writing.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Howard Nemerov
The Academy of American Poets entry about poet Howard Nemerov. This site houses a biography of the author as well as a selected list of some of his works.