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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Comission

Explore Pa History: Paul Robeson

For Students 9th - 10th
Examine the life of renown scholar, athlete, singer and actor Paul Robeson and his influence on Pennsylvania's history.
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Black Past

Black Past: Monk, Thelonius

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a brief account of Thelonius Monk, jazz pianist, and his influence on the jazz scene.
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Black Past

Black Past: Robeson, Paul

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry tells about Paul Robeson, famous baritone, and his struggles for racial equality. A link to a website for more information on African-Americans is provided.
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Black Past

Black Past: Watts, Andre

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article gives a brief biography of Andre Watts, the first internationally known black classical pianist.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Portrait Gallery: Louis Armstrong: A Cultural Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief biography of the life and musical career of Louis Armstrong from the National Portrait Gallery.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Thelonious Monk

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1995 to commemorate Thelonious monk, one of the founders of modern jazz. With a short biographical passage.
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Curated OER

National Park Service: New Orleans Jazz Nat'l Historical Park: Louis Armstrong

For Students 9th - 10th
A major figure in jazz, Louis Armstrong is considered the father of jazz. Learn about his early days in New Orleans and how he developed into one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time.