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Grandma Moses: Reflections of America
An essay about Grandma Moses and her apotheosis as an artist.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Lucretia Mott
This site from Lucidcafe provides a brief description of the life of Lucretia Mott, a Quaker minister and "a leader of the antislavery and women's rights movements in America."
University of Missouri
Famous Trials: The Trial of Susan B. Anthony
Arrested for "illegal voting", suffragist Susan B. Anthony was put on trial, which is chronicled here using historical documents, testimony, and primary source material.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: 1990 Black Heritage Series: Ida B. Wells Issue
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 1990 to commemorate Ida B. Wells, one of the founders of the NAACP. With a short passage on her life and contributions to ending discrimination against women and African-Americans.
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Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Doris Schattschneider
This site gives a very brief description of the accomplishments of Doris Schattschneider, the female mathematician.
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Agnes Scott College:biographies of Women Mathematicians: Argelia Velez Rodriguez
This short biography highlight just a few of the events and accomplishments of this female mathematician.
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Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Vera Pless
A very short description of the accomplishments of Vera Pless is offered by the Department of Mathematics at Agnes Scott College.
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Agnes Scott College: Biographies of Women Mathematicians: Karen Uhlenbeck
A brief paragraph highlights the accomplishments of this mathematician who made pioneering contributions to global analysis and gauge theory and the theory of partial differential equations.
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National Park Service: The Life of Frederick Douglass
This site provides a brief biography of the life of Frederick Douglass. The site also contains links to the Underground Railroad, Women's Rights National Historical Park and other related sites.
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Agnes Scott College: Christine Ladd Franklin
This entry from the Biographies of Women Mathematicians Web Site, Agnes Scott College, Atlanta, GA presents a summary of the life of Christine Ladd-Frankin (1847-1930 CE) with references.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: First Ladies' Service
The First Ladies of the United States have a history of being philanthropical towards their passions. Whatever they advocate for, they have committed many years of service throughout the years. Find out some outreach that a few of these...
Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.
New Georgia Encyclopedia: Nancy Hart
This lengthy biography of Nancy Morgan Hart provides an excellent set of information with links to additional information on one of the most famous women patriots. Images of this important Georgian can be found here as well.
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National Postal Museum: Famous Americans: Louisa May Alcott
Learn brief information on Louisa May Alcott, famous American author of "Little Women", who was featured on the five cent postage stamp.
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Dr. Lois O'donoghue
A broad selection of images featuring women in history can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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[Florence Bjelke Petersen in the Senate] [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring women in history can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Dr Heather Munro of Canberra, a.c.t.
A broad selection of images featuring women in history can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Christina Stead
A broad selection of images featuring women in history can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
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Dame Nellie Melba [Picture] /
A broad selection of images featuring women in history can be found on this site by Picture Australia. By clicking on individual images you'll find high quality photographs as well as a brief description.
University of Richmond
University of Richmond: History Engine: Maggie L. Walker
This brief biography of Maggie L. Walker outlines her rise to success as the first African American bank owner in the United States.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Maggie L. Walker
Maggie Lena Walker was an entrepreneur and the first female bank president in the United States. Find out about the personal life and many impressive career firsts of this African American teacher and businesswoman.
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Maryland Public Schools: Maggie L. Walker History Lesson Plan [Pdf]
With this lesson plan, students will learn about the life of African American teacher and entrepreneur Maggie L. Walker, the woman to own a bank in the United States. This document includes teacher resources, student resources and...
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National Park Service: Historic Site: Maggie L. Walker Home and Museum
Learn about the remarkable life and career of Maggie L. Walker, an African American teacher and successful business woman. Also includes a gallery of personal photographs, an online tour Walker's home and information about her work as a...
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Art in the Picture an Introduction to Art History
Get to know some of the most well known names, paintings, styles, and museums within the world of art. Perfect for any art enthusiast or art student. Don't miss this fantastic art history site that even includes an art video of the week!
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Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame
The Canada Science and Technology Museum pays tribute to Canadian scientists and innovators in its Canadian Science and Engineering Hall of Fame. Learn more about individual Hall of Fame members by clicking on their names. Among these...
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