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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Henry Mc Neal Turner (1834 1915)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn biographical details about African American leader, minister, and political activist, Henry McNeal Turner, in this encyclopedia article from 2002.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Button Gwinnett

For Students 9th - 10th
The New Georgia Encyclopedia presents information on the life of Button Gwinnett, one of three Georgia signers of the U. S. Declaration of Independence. It includes brief information on the duel that ended his life and on the great value...
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Julian Bond

For Students 9th - 10th
Relates biographical information on the life and career of politician and civil rights activist, Julian Bond. He was one of the founders of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Georgia Music Hall of Fame

For Students 9th - 10th
Georgia has many musical artists that influenced American music. Read about those that have been inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame or listen to interviews from some of those musical legends.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Cotton

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia article portraying the importance of cotton to Georgia's agricultural economy during the Civil War up until World War I.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Knights of Labor

For Students 9th - 10th
Reference source for information on the history of the labor organization, the Knights of Labor, nationally and in Georgia, in particular, in the late 1800s and the role it played in organizing southern laborers. Hyperlinks to additional...
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Creek Indians

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting encyclopedia article that explores the history of the Creek Indians in Georgia. Includes suggestions for further reading.
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Handout
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Beverly Buchanan

For Students 9th - 10th
African American artist Beverly Buchanan recreates colorful scenes from her childhood. Read her biography and see some of her work.