New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Jesse Owens Dies of Cancer at 66
This obituary of Jesse Owens, hero of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin, was featured in the New York Times on April 1, 1980.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: John Adams
An overall look at the life of America's second president, John Adams (1735-1826 CE). Contains small articles of information, as well as portraits, actual photos of inaugural addresses, obituary notices, and more.
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Al Jadid Magazine: The Legacy of the Late Sheikh Imam
In this obituary-type article, Sheikh Imam's life and musical work are recounted. He is recognized as the "Creator of Modern Arabic Political Song," and the article credits his music with helping the political movements in the Arab world...
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Vicente Aleixandre, 86; Spaniard Won 1977 Nobel Prize
Click on "obituary" for an informative essay on the poet. Visitors to this Nobel site have added related links and poetry.
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Knoxnews
The Knoxville News Sentinel is the daily newspaper publication for Knoxville, Tennessee. The Sentinel features sections of both local and national news, sports, entertainment, obituaries, classifieds, entertainment, weather and lottery...
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Commander of Armies That Turned Back Japan Led a Brigade in Wwi
An obituary for General Douglas MacArthur, who served in the United States Army for over sixty years. [Article date: April 6, 1964]
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Jack Dempsey, 87, Is Dead; Boxing Champion of 1920's
Obituary for American boxer, Jack Dempsey, (1895-1983), with numerous stories about his life and his reputation as a gentleman.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Andrew Johnson Dead
A copy of Johnson's obituary, with an interesting account of the ex-president's private and public life, from page 1 of the New York Times (August 1, 1875).
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Harry S. Truman: Decisive President
A New York Times obituary of Harry S. Truman, which outlines his life as a Senator, Vice-President, and President. Read about his domestic and foreign policy decisions.
New York Times
New York Times: On This Day: Alf Landon, g.o.p. Stand Bearer, Dies at 100
The New York Times's obituary on politician Alf Landon presents a great overview of his life and political career. It discusses his upbringing, his campaign for presidency, his landslide defeat in the 1936 election against FDR, and the...
The Guardian
Guardian: Jose Cela Camilo
This site from Guardian Unlimited provides an obituary entry for Nobel Prize winner, Jose Cela Camilo. Discusses his upbringing in Spain during their civil war and also discusses his literary works.
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Wisconsin State Journal: Oscar G. Mayer, 95, Dies
An obituary of Oscar Gustave Mayer, the thiird Oscar Mayer in the family that owned the famous Oscar Mayer & Co. meat company. [Date of Article: July 8, 2009]
Cornell University
Cornell University: John Henrik Clarke Africana Library
Links to his biography, his obituary, and other information about his life.
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The Tennessean
The Tennessean is the daily newspaper publication for Nashville, Tennessee. The Tennessean features sections on news, business, obituaries, horoscopes, puzzles, weather, lottery numbers, and sports.
The Washington Post
The Washington Post: Rock Idol Elvis Presley Dies at 42
This lengthy obituary discusses the life and death of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley.
CNN
Cnn: Alan Shepard Was a "Pretty Cool Customer" July 22,1998
Biography and obituary of Alan B. Shepard. He was America's first space traveler. This site has links to related sites about Shepard and the early days of the space program.
The Guardian
Guardian: From Angry Young Man to Old Devil
This lengthy evaluation of Amis's life provides a wealth of information on the man and his works as well as an assessment of his role in modern literature.
Washington State University
Washington State University: American Authors: William Dean Howells
This site provides links to some of William Dean Howells works. Includes a picture and some biographical information.
CommonLit
Common Lit: Book Pairings: "When I Was a Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
Selected (7) reading passages (grades 6-8) to pair with the nonfiction book "When I Was a Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago. Esmeralda Santiago, also known as Negi, describes her childhood growing up in Puerto Rico and her eventual...
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Articles and Essays: The Late Edgar A. Poe
Obituary of Edgar Allan Poe, which appeared in the "Southern Literary Messenger" shortly after Poe's death, includes a full-text version of his signature poem "Annabel Lee."
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Articles and Essays: Death of Edgar A. Poe
The obituary notice that announced Poe's death to readers of the "New-York Daily Tribune" includes a transcription of "Annabel Lee."
BBC
Bbc News: Julius Nyerere the Conscience of Africa
This BBC obituary of Julius Nyerere takes a look at his life and his political accomplishments.
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Hiroshima by John Hersey
This site gives the history of the literary work as well as an obituary and related information about the book, and his other work.
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National Academy Press: Donald William Kerst [Pdf]
A purely biographical site, written as a memoir or obituary. There is also a selected bibliography of Kerst's publishings, but no links to any of the articles. Requires Adobe Reader. [PDF]
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