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Beaumont, William - Family and Genealogy
Dr. William Beaumont (1785-1853) was the U.S. Army surgeon who researched the physiology of human digestion, working with a patient who had a hole in his stomach.
Biographical Directory of American History
Links to a large collection of textbook-style biographies of prominent people in US history.
Corbett, Boston
The story of Boston Corbett, the soldier who shot and killed John Wilkes Booth.
Eastman, George
The story of George Eastman, and the transformation of photography.
Fisher, Carl
How the vision of entrepreneur Carl Fisher created America's premier vacation destination - Miami Beach.
Freeman, Elizabeth 'Mumbet'
One of the first black women slaves to be set free in the USA.
From Poland to Pullman
Online exhibit on the travels of a Polish immigrant to the neighborhood of Pullman on the South Side of Chicago.
Garrison, William Lloyd
A study of Garrison's views on non-resistance, their influence in the abolitionist movement, and lessons for the future. By Ernest Crosby
Green, Hetty
All about the Witch of Wall Street, who died the world's most famous miser.
Hershey, Milton
A biographical site about the founder of the Hershey Chocolate Company. Timeline, short biography, and links.
McKean, Col. Thomas - A Neglected Founding Father
Detailed overview of McKean's life and career - includes a biography, contributions to PA, DE, and the U.S., a chronology of his political offices, his genealogy, and writings.
Muir, John - Exhibit
Features the life and legacy of John Muir, naturalist, writer, conservationist, and founder of the Sierra Club .
Murrow, Edward R.
Portrait of Edward R. Murrow, a journalist who dared to uphold freedom of thought in a time of McCarthyism.
Spotlight Biography: Elections and Voting
Article on three people who changed the electoral landscape in America: Andrew Jackson, Lucretia Coffin Mott, and Carrie Chapman Catt.
Tilden, Samuel J. - Forgotten U.S. President
Free teleplay about the US Presidential election of 1876 and Samuel Tilden, who won the popular vote but lost the electoral college vote.
Uncle Sam Image Gallery
Pictures and historical information about Uncle Sam, an American legend based on an actual person.
Walker, Madam C.J.
An account of the life of an entrepreneur, who rose from the cotton fields of the South to become a successful self-made American businesswoman. [Created by her great-great-granddaughter, A'Lelia Bundles.]

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