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Curated OER

I'm a Yiddish Cowboy

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Library of Congress explores Bob Hope and his role in American vaudeville in this century. Defines vaudeville routines and his bio information. Good resource site.
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Curated OER

Early Marlboro Man Cowboy Ad

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio documents the rise of the Marlboro Man, "the icon that helped to transform Marlboro from the lowliest of brands in Philip Morris' stable of cigarettes into the company's prize money winner." Interesting views of the...
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: School Publishers: Join a Cattle Drive

For Students 3rd - 6th
At this site take a look at maps of cattle drives from the ranches and ranges of Texas to the market places in Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming.
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Other

Southwest Collection: The Texas Ranching Frontier

For Students 9th - 10th
Discusses the cattle drive era that occurred in the late 1800s. It gives details about the drives from Texas to the north.
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Legends of America

Legends of America

For Students 9th - 10th
"A Travel Site for the Nostalgic and History Minded". If you love history, you'll love this site. Featured is much detailed information on history, people, legends, ghost towns, outlaws, and so much more.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Nevada

For Students 3rd - 5th
Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Utah

For Students 3rd - 5th
Who "led the group of Mormon pilgrims seeking freedom from religious persecution into the Great Salt Lake Valley?" Come to this website and find out!
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Wyoming

For Students 3rd - 5th
Come and find out why so many people travel to see "Old Faithful." Do you know which state has the smallest population? Use this site to discover the unique characteristics of Wyoming.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: See, Hear and Sing

For Students 3rd - 5th
Lots of history of American music with fun links and audio clips, most from the 20th century. A neat site to learn more about America's past.
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The Best Notes

The Best Notes: Shane by Jack Schaefer

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an online study guide for the western novel Shane by Jack Schaefer including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Ranching

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the history of ranching in the state of Texas, and how this practice shaped the state's history.
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Other

Ellis County Museum: Texas Cattle Trails

For Students 9th - 10th
This article surveys the cattle kingdom and cattle boom in Ellis County, Texas that started in the 1840s.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Buckaroos in Paradise: Ranching Culture in Nevada

For Students 9th - 10th
This collection of historically significant documents, films, and photos tell the story of Nevada ranching community culture from the 1800s through late 20th century. Curriculum connections are included.
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University of Virginia

Uva: Uncle Tom's Cabin and American Culture: Life and Adventures of Nat Love

For Students 9th - 10th
First chapter of Nat Love's autobiography, "Life and Adventures of Nat Love."
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Other

Triple Peak Lodging, Big Piney, Wyoming

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover local history of the Green River Valley and Wyoming Range by scrolling through this site. Butch Cassidy, Chief Washakie, and others famous to the area are featured.
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Handout
C-SPAN

C Span American Writers: Will Rogers

For Students 9th - 10th
Humorist Will Rogers is included as one of the writers whose works helped to change the society. Here's a biography, and links to other pages about Rogers.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: Southern Mosaic

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from the Library of Congress, provides a recording project by the WPA during the Depression Era of folk music collected throughout the southern states of the U.S. Supplemented by photos and other material to document life...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Texas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Texas flipchart is designed for Pre-K and Kindergarten students. It includes integrated assessment and audio content.
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Curated OER

A Mexican Charro

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
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Curated OER

Mexican Charros

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
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Curated OER

Charro Tradition

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, general article on the Mexican cowboy and the rich history of the culture.
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Curated OER

Enter 'Meeting of Frontiers' | '

For Students 9th - 10th
From cossacks to cowboys, this Library of Congress special online collection looks at American westward exploration and expansion, and Russia's eastward reach into and conquest of Siberia. Includes historical information and timelines,...
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PBS

Pbs the West: William F. Cody "Buffalo Bill"

For Students 9th - 10th
Buffalo Bill Cody, whose life lent itself to myth-making, helped define the American West. Read this biography about the man from PBS' series on The West.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Women Wearing Turquoise

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cartoon illustration of a woman wearing turquoise jewelry.

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