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Brigham Young: An American Hero
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints gives an overview of the life of Brigham Young, his accomplishments, and his conversion to Mormon faith.
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Finding Dulcinea: w.e.b. Du Bois, Civil Rights Pioneer and Social Historian
A biographical profile of W.E.B. Du Bois, an American civil rights activist (1868-1963), who worked to promote equal rights for African Americans.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: j.p. Morgan and Finance Capitalism
Overview on the rise of industry resulting in the need for investment banking, of which J. P. Morgan was a pioneer.
PBS
Pbs: Eniac: A Pioneering Computer
PBS offers a brief background on the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC), originally published by ScienCentral, Inc., and the American Institute of Physics.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Pioneers: Thomas Alva Edison
A profile of Thomas Alva Edison, who lived from 1847 to 1931, an American who made many important inventions, such as the electric light bulb. A timeline of his inventions is provided here.
C-SPAN
C Span American Writers: The Last of the Mohicans
A brief summary of "The Last of the Mohicans," by James Fenimore Cooper. Also includes an on-line text of the work as well as links to other informational websites.
Library of Congress
Loc: Teachers: Journeys West
A series of lessons utilizing primary texts, including narratives, photographs, and maps, through which students explore the following question: "What motivated thousands of people to journey west during the 1800s?"
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American Forces Press Service: Interest Grows in Music Pioneer James Europe
Article from the U.S. Department of Defense commemorating James Reese Europe for both his contribution to the 369th Infantry Regiment in World War I and his place in jazz history before and after the war.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Neh: Edsit Ement: Life on the Great Plains
A detailed lesson plan that explores "the concept of region and how culture and experience influence the perception of regions." Site provides many excellent websites for young scholars and teachers to explore during their study of the...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: American Women: Amelia Earhart
A portrait of Amelia Earhart in the National Portrait Gallery, finished after her first transatlantic flight. Read a brief description of Earhart's exploits in aviation.
Energy for Sustainable Development
Esd Bulgaria: Kids & Energy: Energy Pioneers: Lee De Forest
A profile of Lee de Forest who lived from 1873 to 1961. He was one of the most important inventors of radio and electronic technology, whose inventions touch everyday life.
Other
Food Timeline: 19th Century American Foodways: Cowboy Cooking
Find some recipes for 19th century cowboy food, menu suggestions for creating cowboy cook-outs at the elementary, middle and high school levels, and many suggestions about other information sources.
Canadian Museum of History
Cmc: The Last Best West: Advertising for Immigrants to Western Canada
Government claims to lands in Western Canada was one matter but maintaining sovereignty over these lands was quite another. Sir John A Macdonald's approach to maintaining sovereignty in western Canada by not losing the land to American...
Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes
Ruben Dario en La Biblioteca Nacional De Chile
Great biography in Spanish of the Nicaraguan poet Ruben Dario, considered by many to be the greatest poet of the Spanish language. He pioneered the modernist movement in prose and poetry. Some of his writings are available in Spanish at...
Smithsonian Institution
National Air and Space Museum: Black Wings
An excellent resource to celebrate early black American aviators. Students will find thrilling tales of true courage concerning black Americans and the "Quest for Equal Opportunity."
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: James F. Cooper
This excerpt from Carl Van Doren's The American Novel (1921) provides a biography of James Fenimore Cooper. Includes interesting details about Cooper's "accidental" introduction to writing. Summarizes his major works and describes his...
Scholastic
Scholastic: Bring Hispanic Heritage Month to Life: A Collection of Resources
Celebrate diversity with this collection of ideas to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, including lesson plans, authors, pioneers, and more.
Oklahoma Historical Society
Oklahoma State: Nathaniel Pryor
Learn about the life of Nathaniel Pryor, and American explore who participated in the Lewis and Clark expedition and served as a captain in the war of 1812.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Lucille Ball
Lucille Ball was an American actress, pioneer in comedy, and businesswoman.
American Chemical Society
Acs: Alice Hamilton and the Development of Occupational Medicine
Profile of Alice Hamilton (1869-1970), a pioneer in the field of occupational health. Includes a 4-page downloadable booklet of the material.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art: Alfred Stieglitz (1864?1946) and His Circle
From the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, here is a glimpse into the artistic world of Alfred Stieglitz, the New York City art dealer and pioneering photographer.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Nellie Bly
A biographical document about Nellie Bly, a pioneer for women in journalism in the late 1800's.
University of North Carolina
Unc: History of the Negro Church: Electronic Edition
This website is quite unique, in that it compiles historical data in a segmented form of the birth and evolution of Black Christianity in America. Carter G. Woodson, one of the most respected names relative to the anthology of the Negro,...
Black Past
Black Past: Cooke, Sam (1931 1964)
Sam Cooke's influence on music, as the pioneer in cross-over from gospel to rhythm and blues, is described in this encyclopedia entry. His music was important to the African-American identity in the Civil Rights movement.
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