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Making of America: War Lyrics and Other Poems
The University of Michigan offers the full text of "War-lyrics and Other Poems," which was written by a Union sailor and dedicated to former commander, Vice-Admiral David G. Farragut. Users are able to read the text in its entirety, or...
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Making of America: Woman and Her Wishes, by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Thomas Wentworth Higginson addresss the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention in favor of woman suffrage in this 1853 pamphlet.
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Making of America: The Lost City!
This site from the University of Michigan provides the full text of "The Lost City!" published a bare year after the Chicago fire; includes illustrations and accounts of the fire.
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University of Michigan: Harlem 1900 1940: Claude Mc Kay
This brief biography of Claude McKay includes a photo, and is part of a larger exhibition.
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University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Harp
This article provides general information about the harp. Discusses the harp's origins and their significance in different cultures.
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The University of Michigan: Instrument Encyclopedia: Transverse Flute
In addition to providing general information on the transverse flute and references for further reading and research, this lesson includes an audio file so that you can hear "the sound of a baroque wooden flute."
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Kellogg African American Health Care Project: William G. Anderson
Interview with Dr. William Anderson, first president of the Albany Movement. Picture, biographical information and links to 40 other interviews with black medical personnel about their experiences with discrimination.
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University of Michigan: Being a Good Listener Is Hard Work
"As a speaker, there are several things you can look for to determine if your message is being received. On the flip side, these are good characteristics to have when you are the listener." This article gives some startling statistics...
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University of Michigan: Digital Library Production Service: The Koran
Browse or search a full text of the Koran as translated by M.H. Shakir.
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Bible, Revised Standard Version: Psalm 151
The text of Psalm 151, an apocryphal Psalm by David. As presented in the Revised Standard Version of the Bible.
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University of Michigan: Museum of Zoology
See the Museum of Zoology where visitors can explore the museum's resources.
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Univ of Michigan: 4 Ps: Plan, Prepare, Practice and Present Your Speech [Pdf]
An outline for designing an effective speech is provided on this site. Steps included in the outline consist of the following: planning to write the speech; preparing to present the speech; and delivery of the speech. SL.9-10.1a...
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U. Of Michigan: Anatomy of an Economic Meltdown
A panel of professors seeks out the history and causes of the 2008 financial crisis. Fixes and recovery signals are also discussed.
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University of Michigan: The Lisp Programming Language
A description of the Lisp programming language, including history and sample programs.
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University of Michigan: Lisp Programming Language
Explore he Lisp programming language.
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University of Michigan: The Prolog Programming Language
A description of the Prolog programming language, including history and program samples.
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Critter Catalog: Myriapods
This informative site provides a description of the characteristics of Myriapods. Local animals (southeastern Michigan) in these groups are then examined in further detail. Pictures and classification groupings are included in this site.
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Univerisity of Michigan: A Taste of the Ancient World: Farming at Karanis
Primarily pictures, but some commentary about food production in ancient Egypt. Particularly interesting is the pigeon pot for housing pigeons.
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Univ. Of Michigan Critter Catalog: Ray Finned Fishes
This site provides general descriptions of the characteristics of fishes and then focuses on local fishes found in southeastern Michigan. Pictures and classification groupings supplement the text.
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University of Michigan: The Ada Programming Language
A description of the Ada programming language, including a history of the language and some short sample programs.
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University of Michigan: The Cobol Programming Language
A description of the COBOL programming language, including history and sample programs.
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University of Michigan: The C Programming Language
A description of the C programming language, including history and some sample programs.
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University of Michigan: The C++ Programming Language
A description of the C++ programming language, including history and sample programs.
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University of Michigan: The Fortran Programming Language
A description of the FORTRAN programming language, including history and sample programs.