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The Robinson Library: Antoine De La Mothe, Sieur De Cadillac
The Robinson Library is a comprehensive website with information over a wide variety of subjects. Provides detailed biography over the life of Antoine de la Mothe, Sieur de Cadillac. Describes his early lineage in Europe, beginnings in...
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
Loon Lake Elementary School: Amerigo Vespucci
A concise biography highlighting the contributions of explorer Amerigo Vespucci. He is credited with being the first to land on America's land knowing that it was the New World.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Pierce, Franklin 1804 1869
Biographical information on the political career of Franklin Pierce, Democratic Representative and a Senator from New Hampshire and 14th President of the United States.
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Sir. Leonard Tilley
This brief biography describes the accomplishments of Leonard Tilley, a politician and one of the Fathers of Confederation. In 1864 he was elected Premier of New Brunswick.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Chaim Potok
This brief article on Chaim Potok, a rabbi and the author of "The Chosen", supplies information about his novel's characters, his early life and his education. Provides links to related articles.
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: George Washington Carver
Resource provides biographical material of the famous inventor, George Washington Carver. Content includes links to places for further information, timeline, as well as fun facts about this man.
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Us Congress: Dennis Chavez (1888 1962)
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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Red Allen Jpeg Photo
Read the biography of one of the youngest and most influential people in the jazz business in New Orleans in the 1930's.
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Portrait by Pious
This biography on Harriet Tubman is organized into the following sections: "Harriet Tubman's Life in Slavery," "Her Escape to Freedom in Canada," "Her Role in the Underground Railroad," and "Her Life in Auburn, New York."
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Standing Photo
This biography on Harriet Tubman is organized into the following sections: "Harriet Tubman's Life in Slavery," "Her Escape to Freedom in Canada," "Her Role in the Underground Railroad," and "Her Life in Auburn, New York."
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Stamp
This biography on Harriet Tubman is organized into the following sections: "Harriet Tubman's Life in Slavery," "Her Escape to Freedom in Canada," "Her Role in the Underground Railroad," and "Her Life in Auburn, New York."
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Home Page
This biography on Harriet Tubman is organized into the following sections: "Harriet Tubman's Life in Slavery," "Her Escape to Freedom in Canada," "Her Role in the Underground Railroad," and "Her Life in Auburn, New York."
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Smithsonian Institution Archives: Florence Barbara Seibert (1897 1991)
Biochemist Florence Barbara Seibert (1897-1991) developed the skin test for tuberculosis. After graduating from Goucher College, she worked as a chemist during World War I and then went to Yale University, where she earned a Ph.D. and...
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'The Flowered Dress'
NPR offers a look at a new exhibit of works by Edouard Vuillard. Includes biographical information, links to great resources, and images of several paintings of everyday life.
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'Jeanne Lanvin'
NPR offers a look at a new exhibit of works by Edouard Vuillard. Includes biographical information, links to great resources, and images of several paintings of everyday life.
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'Girl Wearing an Orange Shawl'
NPR offers a look at a new exhibit of works by Edouard Vuillard. Includes biographical information, links to great resources, and images of several paintings of everyday life.
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Image of Dennis Ch
Read biographical information about this United States Senator from New Mexico of Hispanic descent.
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Colombia's Presidential Frontrunner Speaks in Public
A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.
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Andres Pastrana Arango
A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.
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Many Have Turned to Uribe Because of the Peace Failure
A short biography of the new president of Colombia. He won the election without a run-off election in May 2002. The article is dated August 7, 2002.
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Image of Norman Horseman
Seven-part biography of William examines the new order brought to England by the Normans.
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Photograph of Edward B. Chandler, Circa 1864
The Canadian Confederation brings you a biography of the life and political career of one of the "Fathers of Confederation" from New Brunswick, Edward Barron Chandler.
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John Dickinson
A good biography of John Dickinson (1732-1808 CE). He was one of the delegates to the Constitutional convention from Delaware. He was a strong supporter of the new Constitution and as a result, Delaware became the first state to ratify...