81. ALA | Internet Resources: Biography Resources C RL News article about biography resources available online. first ladies of the USA. This site presents each first ladies’ history in an interesting, http://www.ala.org/ala/acrl/acrlpubs/crlnews/backissues2002/january/biographyres

ALA American Library Association Search ALA Contact ALA ... Login Quicklinks Career Opportunities Chapters CHOICE Committees Directory of Leadership e-Learning Forms Information Literacy Marketing @ your library Publications Catalog RBM Recruiting to the Profession Scholarly Communication Sections Tipsheets Publications Career Opportunities Back Issues: 2005 Back Issues: 2004 ... Back Issues: 2002 January INTERNET RESOURCES Biography resources: Finding information on the famous, infamous, and obscure Vol. 63 No. 1 by Susan A. Schreiner and Michael A. Somers Finding biographical information on the Internet is both time-consuming and frustrating. While any particular name can retrieve a number of hits on any search engine of your choice, finding current, accurate biographies can be difficult. Fortunately, the Internet is a rich source of diverse biographical information, and the following sites will guide users to an array of information on numerous topics. This collection is by no means comprehensive (what guide on the Internet is?), but the sites were chosen for the depth of their articles or the sheer bulk of biographical materials available. Biographical search engines Freeality.

82. Kentucky First Lady: Glenna Fletcher - First Lady Glenna Fletcher Biography of Glenna Fletcher. Official Portrait of first Lady Glenna Fletcher In February, 2004, the first Lady joined the american Heart Association in http://firstlady.ky.gov/biography/

@import url(/g2p/styles/ky_ewdt.css); @import url(/NR/rdonlyres/61AE7D15-5099-4189-83D3-2158B4084C73/0/ky_firstlady.css); Jump to Main Content KY Agencies KY Services Search Kentucky.gov for Search Terms Jump to Main Content Site Map Calendar First Lady's Website ... Biography First Lady Glenna Fletcher Jump to Main Content Home Contact First Lady's Initiatives ... First Ladies in Miniature Biography of Glenna Fletcher 8X10 953KB jpg Glenna Foster Fletcher, First Lady of Kentucky, is a native Kentuckian. While attending Transylvania University, she married her high school sweetheart, Ernie Fletcher. Her passion for a career in health care was sparked by her work as a medical transcriptionist while still in school. When her husband was a United States Air Force fighter pilot, she traveled with him for six years while raising their two children. Later, she earned her associate’s degree in nursing at Lexington Community College and became a licensed registered nurse. During the time her husband was in medical school, Mrs. Fletcher worked nights as a medical-surgical nurse. In 1998, she partnered with her husband as he moved from the Kentucky House of Representatives to the United States Congress. Then in December of 2003, she began yet another chapter in her life when her husband became the Governor of Kentucky.

83. Truman: Bess Truman's Biography As first Lady she attended numerous teas and luncheons given in her honor, Among them were the american Newspaper Women s Club, the Daughters of http://www.trumanlibrary.org/bwt-bio.htm

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH OF MRS. HARRY S. TRUMAN Mrs. Harry S. Truman, wife of the 33rd President of the United States, was born on February 13, 1885, at 117 West Ruby Street in Independence, Missouri. The oldest child of David Willock Wallace and Madge Gates Wallace, she was christened Elizabeth Virginia, but throughout her life was called Bess. Her father held several public offices, including County Treasurer, and was Deputy Surveyor in the Kansas City office of the United States Bureau of Customs at the time of his death in 1903. After her father died, Bess, her mother and three brothers moved into the house of her maternal grandfather, George Porterfield Gates, a co-founder of the successful Independence flour mill, the Waggoner-Gates Milling Company. The Gates' house, located at 219 North Delaware Street, continued to be Bess Wallace's home for the remainder of her life. An only daughter, Bess Wallace acquired a reputation as a tomboy. "The first girl I ever knew who cold whistle through her teeth and bat a ball as far as any boy in the neighborhood," said a classmate. She graduated from Independence High School in 1901 in the same class as Harry S. Truman and later studied language and literature at Barstow, a girl's finishing school in Kansas City, Missouri. After completing school Bessie Wallace, as she was often referred to in the social columns of the Independence paper, stayed at home with her widowed mother and helped run the household.

84. The First Lady Of Hollywood The first Lady of Hollywood A Biography of Louella Parsons Samantha Barbas has a Ph.D. in american History from the University of California, Berkeley, http://www.ucpress.edu/books/pages/10243.html

@import "style.css"; 426 pages, 6 x 9 inches, 25 b/w photographs Due October 2005 Available worldwide Entire Site Books Journals E-Editions The Press Samantha Barbas The First Lady of Hollywood A Biography of Louella Parsons In stockships in 2-3 days Categories: Autobiographies and Biographies Film United States History Women's Studies ... MORE INFO AND CHOICES Email: Description Table of Contents About the Author "Historian Barbas's thoroughly researched and footnoted biography of the powerful gossip columnist who virtually invented celebrity journalism asks to be taken seriously as a chronicle of American history at a pivotal timebut it is also a fast and fascinating read. . . . This is a terrific book about an unusual life, and the author has done a great service by documenting it so carefully, incidentally exposing all the falsehoods Parsons related in her own 1945 autobiography, The Gay Illiterate." Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) "This significant book is the first full length biography of one of the most influential women in Hollywood. It spans a momentous time in terms of the film industry and, with superior scholarship, examines that era through a different and important lens."Cari Beauchamp, author of Without Lying Down "This book makes an important contribution to the study of the relationships among journalism, publicity, and celebrity, skillfully connecting issues that have impact on Parson's life and career and thoroughly documenting her rise to extraordinary power. The research is extensive and fills in details that will interest even those who know parts of the story well."Charles Affron, author of

85. Biography As first Lady, she currently serves as honorary President of the Girls Scouts of the first Lady wanted to showcase the best of american sculpture, http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/EOP/First_Lady/html/HILLARY_Bio.html

T H E W H I T E H O U S E Biography Help Site Map Text Only Hillary Diane Rodham was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 26, 1947. The daughter of Dorothy Rodham and the late Hugh Rodham, she and her two younger brothers, Hugh and Tony, grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, as part of a close-knit family. Here, she is pictured with her father Hugh, her mother Dorothy, and brother Hugh, Jr. Throughout her childhood, the foundations of her lasting commitment to family, work, and service were established. It is this commitment and the belief that we "all have an obligation to give something of ourselves to our community," that has helped to shape her role and actions as our nation's First Lady. As a young student, Hillary organized food drives, served in student government, and was a member of the National Honor Society. She was a member of the local Methodist youth group, and was also a Girl Scout. As First Lady, she currently serves as honorary President of the Girls Scouts of America. Here, the First Lady is joined by girls from a local Girl Scout chapter as she tapes a public service announcement for the Girl Scouts. After graduating from Wellesley College in 1969, Hillary enrolled in Yale Law School, where she developed her strong concern for protecting the interests of children and families, and met Bill Clinton, a fellow law student. Hillary married Bill Clinton in 1975. Their daughter, Chelsea, was born in 1980. During the twelve years that she served as First Lady of Arkansas, Hillary founded Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, introduced Arkansas' Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youth, and worked tirelessly on behalf of children and families, while practicing law in Little Rock. In recognition of her professional and personal accomplishments, she was named Arkansas Woman of the Year in 1984.

86. Women Of The Hall  Mrs Kelley Biography of first american woman in space.115 pp. Eleanor Roosevelt (18841962), first lady Here comes Eleanor A new biography of Eleanor Roosevelt by http://www.teencybercenter.org/study/women.htm

Women of the Hall Mrs Kelley, Hunking, gr. 8 March 2004 Internet Women of the Hall: Time Travel Project http://www.haverhill-ma.com/libraries/middle/womenwebquest.html Official assignment webpage National Women's Hall of Fame http://www.greatwomen.org/ Brief biographies and lists of further resources for 207 notable women Women's International Center: Biographies Database of women's biographies, maintained by Women's International Center, non-profit education and service foundation with a mission to acknowledge, honor and encourage women. Biography.com - Biography channel's website, containing short authoritative biographies The Internet Public Library Biography Resources - links compiled by the IPL Databases Biography Resource Center http://www.nmrls.org/reference/libraries/haverhill.shtml use your library card number to access from home Grolier Online http://www.nmrls.org/reference/libraries/haverhill.shtml Online Encyclopedia with biographical entries Books Abigail Adams (1744-1818), first lady and mother of a president Abigail Adams : a Revolutionary woman by Jacqueline Ching jB/Ada Biography of woman who witnessed the American revolution firsthand as the wife of one president and the mother of another. 112 pp.

87. Women's History Month Features Featured Biography Pat Summitt Basketball Coach Women by the Numbers Quotations by Women The first ladies Portrait Gallery Women Political http://www.infoplease.com/spot/womenshistory1.html

in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Daily Almanac for Sep 18, 2005 Skip Navigation Home Almanacs ... Word of the Day Editor's Favorites Hispanic Heritage Month Hurricane Katrina Daylight Saving Time Ramadan ... Mississippi Infoplease Tools Periodic Table Conversion Tool Perpetual Calendar Year by Year ... Site Map College Center Scholarship Search College Resources Career Center Job Search Post Your Resume Continuing Ed. more . . . Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips How many of the women above can you identify Featured Biography Pat Summitt Basketball Coach Women's Suffrage Biographies of Actresses Adventurers ... World Leaders History and Timelines The History of Women's History Women's Suffrage Timeline New! International Women's Day (March 8) Timeline: U.S. Women's Rights Movement Famous Firsts by American Women The Wage Gap: A History ... Notable Speeches by U.S. Women New! Special Features Women by the Numbers Quotations by Women The First Ladies Portrait Gallery Women Political Leaders Throughout History ... Top Female CEOs For Kids: Women of Influence Prize Winners and Honorees Women's Hall of Fame Women Nobel Prize Winners Women Pulitzer Prize Winners for Letters, Drama, and Music

88. First Biography Of Forgotten First Lady Harriet Lane “Harriet Lane, America’s first Lady” is the only biography of the Harriet Lane, America s first Lady is a must read for anyone interested in american http://news.eboomwebsolutions.com/news/314.php

Web hosting, web design, domain names - one stop web solutions. Affordable prices for web design, web hosting and search engine optimization. E-boom Web solutions makes your web site a success! BACK TO E-BOOM WEB SOLUTIONS HOME PAGE E-Boom Web Solutions Home News Home Free NewsStand ... News Archive First Biography of Forgotten First Lady Harriet Lane - Press Release - (July 15th, 2005) For Immediate Release SUBJECT: First Biography of Forgotten First Lady Harriet Lane Contact: Milton Stern Email: miltonstern@harrietlane.net Phone: 202-247-1149 www.harrietlane.net www.harrietlane.net First Biography of Forgotten First Lady Harriet Lane Harriet Lane was the first White House Hostess to be called "First Lady," and she was the most admired woman of her time. First Lady Harriet Lane, niece of President James Buchanan, is the subject of a new book by Washington historian and novelist Milton Stern. “Harriet Lane, America’s First Lady” is the only biography of the forgotten First Lady, who set fashion trends, pushed legislation through Congress, and established the first pediatric and teaching hospital in the country. “While researching the life of James Buchanan, I discovered a wealth of material on his White House hostess,” Stern said, “Here was the most influential woman of her time, and Harriet Lane was relegated to obscurity because she was the niece of an unpopular president.”

89. Christian Biography Resources - Wholesome Words Biographical information resource for preachers, missionaries, hymn writers and other servants of the The first Lady of american foreign missions. http://www.wholesomewords.org/biography/bio.html

biography children family ministries ... resources Christian Biography Resources home site index contact A - I Philip P. Bliss (1838-1876). American hymn writer and Gospel singer. David Brainerd (1718-1747). Missionary to American Indians. John Bunyan (1628-1688). English preacher and writer. Cambridge Seven . Seven young Englishmen who went to China as missionaries. William Carey (1761-1834). English Baptist missionary to India. James Chalmers (1841-1901). Scottish missionary-explorer to the South Pacific Islands. J. Wilbur Chapman (1859-1918). American evangelist, revivalist and pastor. Fanny Crosby (1820-1915). American hymn writer and poetess. Martin R. DeHaan (1891-1965). American Bible teacher, pastor, and author. Christmas Evans (1766-1838). Welsh Baptist preacher. John Geddie (1815-1872). Canadian missionary to the New Hebrides (Vanuatu). James Gilmour (1843-1891). Pioneer Scottish missionary to Mongolia.

90. Rosalynn Carter - Biography Of The Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Biography Former first Lady, Juvenile Death Penalty Opponent, the Jefferson Award from the american Institute for Public Service; http://www.cartercenter.org/aboutus/bio3.htm

Rosalynn Carter Biography - Former First Lady, Juvenile Death Penalty Opponent, Mental Health Advocate, Human Rights Campaigner Founder, The Carter Center Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has worked for more than three decades to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Today, she is an advocate for mental health, early childhood immunization, human rights, and conflict resolution through her work at The Carter Center in Atlanta, Ga. The center is a private, not-for-profit institution founded by former President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter in 1982. A full partner with the president in all the center's activities, the former first lady is a member of The Carter Center Board of Trustees. She created and chairs the Carter Center's Mental Health Task Force, an advisory body of experts, consumers, and advocates promoting positive change in the mental health field. Each year, she hosts the Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy, bringing together leaders of the nation's mental health organizations to address critical issues. Mrs. Carter emerged as a driving force for mental health when, during the Carter administration, she became active honorary chair of the President's Commission on Mental Health, which resulted in passage of the Mental Health Systems Act of 1980. Mother of four, Mrs. Carter has maintained a life long dedication to issues affecting women and children. In 1991, she launched with Mrs. Betty Bumpers, wife of former U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers of Arkansas, "Every Child By Two," a nationwide campaign to publicize the need for early childhood immunizations. She served on the Policy Advisory Board of The Atlanta Project (TAP), a program of The Carter Center addressing the social ills associated with poverty and quality of life citywide, from the program's inception in 1991, until its transfer to Georgia State University in 1999. In 1988, she convened with three other former first ladies the "Women and the Constitution" conference at The Carter Center to assess that document's impact on women.

91. Falconer Biography of Etta Zuber Falconer (19332002) Evelyn Boyd Granville who was one of the first two African Ð american women to be awarded a Ph.D. Granville http://www-groups.dcs.st-and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Falconer.html

Etta Zuber Falconer Born: 1933 in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA Died: 19 Sept 2002 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA Click the picture above to see two larger pictures Previous (Chronologically) Next Biographies Index Previous (Alphabetically) Next Main index Version for printing Etta Zuber 's parents were Walter A Zuber, who was a medical doctor, and Zadie L Montgomery who was a musician. Walter and Zadie had two children, both daughters. The older girl was Alice with Etta the younger of the two. Etta was born into an African - American family who clearly valued education and she had the advantage that, somewhat unusually for this time, her mother Zadie had been educated at College; in fact at Spelman College where Etta would spend most of her career. Etta attended schools in Tupelo and completed her school education at George Washington High School. Graduating from the High School in 1949 Etta Zuber entered the traditionally Black Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, where she studied mathematics with chemistry as her minor subject. She was fortunate that at Fisk she was taught by Evelyn Boyd Granville who was one of the first two African- American women to be awarded a Ph.D.

92. Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, National Archives And Records Administration BIOGRAPHY OF NANCY REAGAN. Nancy Davis Reagan was born on July 6, She was also the first american first Lady to address the Third Committee of the http://www.reagan.utexas.edu/archives/reference/nrbio.html

BIOGRAPHY OF NANCY REAGAN Nancy Davis Reagan was born on July 6, 1921 , in New York City Raised in Chicago , she graduated from Girls’ Latin School and went on to Smith College Northampton Massachusetts , where she graduated in 1943. In her early career, Nancy Davis worked as an actress in stage, film, and television productions. Her stage performances ranged from summer stock to road tours to Broadway and, in 1949, she was signed to a seven-year contract with MGM. During this time, she met Ronald Reagan and they were married on March 4, 1952 She made eleven films in all, including three after her marriage. Her last film, at Columbia in 1956, was “Hellcats of the Navy,” in which she and her husband appeared together. Shortly after her husband became Governor of California in 1967, Mrs. Reagan began visiting wounded Vietnam veterans and became active in projects concerning POWs and servicemen missing in action. During the war, she wrote a syndicated column, donating her salary to the National League of Families of American Prisoners and Missing in Action in Southeast Asia While First Lady of California, Mrs. Reagan made regular visits to hospitals and homes for the elderly, as well as schools for physically and emotionally handicapped children.

93. CPL - Chicago Women's History In 2000 she became the first first Lady to run for political office and won the She was one of the first Africanamerican women to run for the Illinois http://www.chipublib.org/003cpl/chgowomen.html

Chicago Women's History Biographical Information About Chicago Women Historical Sites The Suffrage Movement in Chicago The Chicago Women's History page contains resources about Chicago women. This includes biographical information about Chicago women, a list of historical sites associated with famous women and events in Chicago, and a history of the suffrage movement in Chicago. For more information about some of the women mentioned here, visit the Department of Cultural Affair's Chicago Tribute: Markers of Distinction site. Also, there are biographies of more than 400 Chicago women in Women Building Chicago, 1790-1990: A Biographical Dictionary , edited by Rima Lunin Schultz and Adele Hast, and available at all Chicago Public Library Branches BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION ABOUT CHICAGO WOMEN This section contains biographical information about famous and not so well-known women associated with Chicago and Chicago history. Edith Abbott , Dean of the University of Chicago's School of Social Service Administration from 1924 to 1942. She helped establish the Cook County Bureau of Public Welfare in 1926 and assisted in drafting the Social Security Act of 1935.

94. UGA African American Studies In 1988 she became the first African american to hold high office in Cook County Salem, Dorothy C. Africanamerican Women A Biographical Dictionary. http://www.uga.edu/~iaas/History.html

African Americans have played a vital role in the history and culture of their country since its founding. An important part of the curriculum at the Institute for African American Studies is devoted to creative research on the lives and work of prominent African Americans and to placing them within their cultural context. On this page you will find brief biographical sketches of several key figures in African American history. Benjamin Banneker Benjamin Banneker's Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia Almanack and Epheremis, published during the years 1792-1797. He retired from tobacco farming to concentrate wholly upon his studies. He corresponded with Thomas Jefferson and urged Jefferson to work for the abolition of slavery. Sojourner Truth Sojourner Truth, a nationally known speaker on human rights for slaves and women, was born Isabella Baumfree, a slave in Hurley, New York, and spoke only Dutch during her childhood. Sold and resold, denied her choice in husband, and treated cruelly by her masters, Truth ran away in 1826, leaving all but one of her children behind. After her freedom was bought for $25, she moved to New York City in 1829 and became a member of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. In 1853, she helped form a utopian community called "The Kingdom," at Sing Sing, New York, which was soon disbanded following the death and possible murder of its leader. Truth was implicated in the scandal but courageously fought the falsehoods aimed at her. After the death of her son, she took the name Sojourner Truth to signify her new role as traveler telling the truth about slavery. She set out on June 1, 1843, walking for miles in a northeasterly direction with 25 cents in her pocket, and rested only when she found lodging offered by either rich or poor. First she attended religious meetings, then began to hold meetings herself that would bring audience members to tears. As she logged mile after mile, her fame grew and her reputation preceded her. Truth's popularity was enhanced by her biography written by the abolitionist Olive Gilbert, with a preface written by William Lloyd Garrison. In 1864, she was invited to the White House, where President Abraham Lincoln personally received her. Later she served as a counselor for the National Freedman's Relief Association, retiring in 1875 to Battle Creek, Michigan.

95. Eleanor Roosevelt - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia An active first Lady, she traveled around the United States promoting the New The Panamerican Coffee Bureau, which was supported by tax revenues from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Eleanor Roosevelt Anna Eleanor Roosevelt October 11 November 7 ) was an American human rights activist, diplomat and as the wife of President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt , the longest serving First Lady of the United States from . An active First Lady, she traveled around the United States promoting the New Deal and visited troops at the frontlines during World War II . She was a first-wave Feminist and an active supporter of the American Civil Rights Movement Mrs. Roosevelt was active in the formations of numerous institutions, most notably the United Nations United Nations Association and Freedom House . She chaired the committee that drafted and approved the Universal Declaration of Human Rights . President Harry S. Truman called her the First Lady of the World , in honor of her extensive travels to promote human rights Contents Early Life First Lady Life After the White House See also ... edit Early Life Mrs. Roosevelt was the eldest child of Elliott Roosevelt and Anna Hall Roosevelt and was a favorite niece of Theodore Roosevelt . Following her parents deaths, young Anna Eleanor was raised by her maternal grandmother, an emotionally cold woman, in an autocratic house. On

96. Professional Resources - Bibliographies - Women Yannuzzi, Della A. Mae Jemison A Space Biography. The life of the first African american woman to travel into space is told in this informative biography. http://www.suffolk.lib.ny.us/youth/bibbiowomen.htm

97. Women Soldiers In The American Revolutionary War and to a book called Mrs. Hales Biography of Distinguished Women. The first two books mentioned above are in the personal collection of this writer. http://userpages.aug.com/captbarb/femvets.html

AMAZING WOMEN in WAR and PEACE History raves about the heroics of men in war... but few instances are mentioned in which female courage was displayed. Yet during every conflict, and the peaceful years between, they too were there. versus In the beginning of the America we know there was a Revolution. And although the call to arms was for men, several women donned the uniform of a Revolutionary soldier and fought against the British. One of these women was: DEBORAH SAMSON** In October of 1778 Deborah Samson of Plympton, Massachusetts disguised herself as a young man and presented herself to the American army as a willing volunter to oppose the common enemy. She enlisted for the whole term of the war as Robert Shirtliffe and served in the company of Captain Nathan Thayer of Medway, Massachusetts. For three years she served in various duties and was wounded twice - the first time by a sword cut on the side of the head and four months later she was shot through the shoulder. Her sexual identity went undetected until she came down with a brain fever, then prevalent among the soldiers. The attending physician, Dr. Binney, of Philadelphia, discovered her charade, but said nothing. Instead he had her taken to his own home where she would receive better care. When her health was restored the doctor met with Robert's commanding officer and subsequently an order was issued for Robert Shirtliffe to carry a letter to General Washington. (This may also be "legend" as there is no record of her ever being in Philadelphia.)

98. George Bush Presidential Library And Museum Biography of Barbara Pierce Bush The Bush s first daughter, Robin, died in 1953 after fighting Leukemia, but today the Former first ladies P2613820 http://bushlibrary.tamu.edu/biosandphotos/barbarabush.html

Back President Bush First Lady Barbara Bush The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy ... Wellesley College Commencement Speech Biography of Barbara Pierce Bush Barbara Bush often jokes that her successful life is a result of marrying well. Her husband's service as Vice President and President of the United States offered her a unique opportunity to use her prestige as First Lady together with her considerable talents to promote awareness of important social issues including family literacy. Since leaving the White House in 1993, she continues to serve others with the same tireless energy, goodwill and good humor that has endeared her to millions around the world. Born Barbara Pierce on June 8, 1925, Mrs. Bush grew up in Rye, New York, where she met and later married George Herbert Walker Bush on January 6, 1945. The Bush's first daughter, Robin, died in 1953 after fighting Leukemia, but today the family includes four sons (George W., Jeb, Marvin and Neil); one daughter (Dorothy); four daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; and 14 grandchildren.

99. Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House Honors Pioneering African-American Woman A most memorable lady. UC Berkeley’s Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House — newly Jackson was one of the first Africanamerican women to be certified to http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2004/09/24_jackson.shtml

UC Berkeley Accidental activist: Child of the Family hopes to find a new community at UC Berkeley Botanical Garden offers "Waterwise" guide and plant sale Stolen laptop containing personal data recovered by campus police More news: Leon Litwack ... Solo, but not alone Select one All stories by date economics Campus news Education Environment Events at Berkeley International affairs People Science Social science Students engineering UC Berkeley Web Feature A most memorable lady By Dick Corten, Graduate Division Slideshow : A most memorable lady The newly christened Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House, at the corner of College Ave. and Durant Ave. (Peg Skorpinski photo) BERKELEY The student was Ida Louise Jackson. Her father, Pompey Jackson, once a slave, and her mother, Nellie Jackson, made sure their eight children were educated. Ida, the youngest, could read at the age of three, and she was soon helping others learn that skill. This early teaching helped determine the course of her life. The accomplishments of that life were commemorated on August 30, 2004, when the utilitarian "College-Durant Apartments" were rechristened as the "Ida Louise Jackson Graduate House." The $14-million structure, just a few years old, "is the first building at UC Berkeley to bear the name of an African-American woman," said Mary Ann Mason, dean of Berkeley’s Graduate Division. "And for this historic first, I don’t think we could have chosen anyone better. Her name will be remembered here as long as the university goes on."

100. Resource: A Biography Of America A Biography of America. A video instructional series on american history for first Lady Eleanor Roosevelt is at FDR’s side and, in many respects, http://www.learner.org/resources/series123.html

by Discipline Arts Education Education Reform Foreign Language Literature and Language Arts Mathematics Science Social Studies and History by Grade K - 2 College/Adult A video instructional series on American history for college and high school classrooms and adult learners; 26 half-hour video programs, coordinated books, and Web site A Biography of America presents history not simply as a series of irrefutable facts to be memorized, but as a living narrative. Prominent historians — Donald L. Miller, Pauline Maier, Louis P. Masur, Waldo E. Martin, Jr., Douglas Brinkley, and Virginia Scharff — present America's story as something that is best understood from a variety of perspectives. Thought-provoking debates and lectures encourage critical analysis of the forces that have shaped America. First-person narratives, photos, film footage, and documents reveal the human side of American history — how historical figures affected events, and the impact of these events on citizens' lives. Produced by WGBH Boston in cooperation with the Library of Congress and the National Archives and Records Administration, and with the assistance of Instructional Resources Corporation. 2000. ISBN: Booker T. Washington (1856-1915)

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