By Region
- 1081
- Harold E. Stassen: An Inventory of His Papers at the Minnesota Historical Society
- Biography of the three-time governor of Minnesota, an overview of this collection of his papers, and more detailed descriptions of each major section.
- 1082
- Oral History Interview with Harold Stassen
- Transcript of a 1973 interview of Governor Stassen about his role in the foundation of the United Nations. At the Truman Presidential Museum and Library.
- 1083
- Harold Stassen and the Ivy League
- Stassen wanted the University of Pennsylvania to have a big time football program, and was instrumental in getting Penn into the Ivy League. [The Pennsylvania Gazette] (November 01, 2001)
- 1084
- Harold Stassen, 1907-2001
- Obituary for the former president of the University of Pennsylvania. With portrait. [The Pennsylvania Gazette] (May 01, 2001)
- 1085
- The Max Shachtman Internet Archive
- Includes a number of books, pamphlets and articles by the Trotskyist leader.
- 1086
- Bayard Rustin - Civil Rights Leader
- A brief biography of the American civil rights leader, a member of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), focusing particular on his faith. Written by Buzz Haughton.
- 1087
- Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: Rockefeller, John D.
- Rockefeller began his career in Cleveland. This biographical article includes links to related entries in the encyclopedia.
- 1088
- John D. Rockefeller and Civic Affairs in Cleveland
- Discusses Rockefeller's support for civic and charitable organizations in the city where he spent part of his boyhood. Article by Paul Hillmer from the Spring 2000 issue of Research Reports from the Rockefeller Archive Center. [PDF]
- 1089
- John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company
- Discusses Rockefeller's life, the oil industry of his era, the growth of Standard Oil, and Rockefeller's business practices. By Francois Micheloud. Includes photos, bibliography, and French version of text.
- 1091
- Rockefeller and Standard Oil, Rags to Riches
- Essay takes a critical view of Rockefeller's "greed, not philanthropy." Also includes the final chapter of Ida Tarbell's book, The History of the Standard Oil Company.
- 1092
- Scholastic: Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights
- An online activity for grades 7 and 8 about Parks' arrest, the boycott, nonviolence, and the court ruling, with an interview.
- 1093
- Cincinnati Enquirer: Rosa Parks Argues vs. Rap
- Article by Dan Horn about the arguments made before the U.S. Court of Appeals. (May 05, 2001)
- 1094
- Eliot Ness in Cleveland
- Information on his time as the city's safety director and his failed bid for mayor. Includes profile and an image gallery. From the Cleveland Memory Project.
- 1095
- Encyclopedia of Cleveland History: Ness, Eliot
- Information on his crackdown on corruption and other efforts in the city during the 1930s.
- 1096
- A Trans-California Ramble
- Re-walking and documenting Muir's 1868 trip from San Francisco to Yosemite.
- 1097
- John Muir
- Wikipedia article describes life and accomplishments, includes references and links to other resources.
- 1098
- Manuscript letters, 1861-1914
- Images and text of letters, most written to people Muir knew from his time in Wisconsin.