Local History
Greater Cincinnati Ohio Memory Project
Pre 1940 photos, postcards, and slides of Greater Cincinnati landmarks and events.
Black History
ABC News Special: Martin Luther King's Last Battle
Extensive summary of the ABC News Special concerning MLK's last days in Memphis.
African American Mosaic
From the Library of Congress. An extensive archive of historical texts, periodicals, photographs, film, recordings, music, and more.
African American Odyssey
Rare books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, musical scores, plays, films, and recordings from the Library of Congress.
Black History Month
The World African Network co-sponsors this site with CNN. It includes a "Site Sampler," an excellent page of references and links to other Black History sites on the Web.
Black History Month from Information Please
A collection of features on black authors, scientists, athletes, musicians, and more. Biographies of notable African Americans, reference links, a Civil Rights Timeline, black history quizzes, and a crossword puzzle.
Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History
Five centuries of black heritage in American culture, politics, industry, the arts, religion, sports, and education. Available only within an Ohio public library or with access through an Ohio public library card.
Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
Learn all about African American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering, from the Louisiana State University Library.
Garrett A. Morgan - American Inventor
This son of former slaves developed several commercial products, the successors of which are still in use today. Among his creations was the three-position traffic signal, the basis for the modern-day traffic signal.
Historic Contributions of Black Scientists and Engineers
Extensive list of biographies from University of California - Berkeley.
Historical Texts Archive
Information on African American history by state, region, people, military, arts & literature, and slavery.
History of the NAACP
Timeline of events from 1909 to the present in the history of the NAACP.
Internet African American History Challenge
Test and increase your knowledge of African American History. Includes biographical profiles. Educational and fun!
National Afro-American Museum and Cultural Center
The mission of the Center (near Dayton, Ohio) is to educate the public about African American history and culture from the African origins to the present by collecting, preserving, and interpreting material evidence of the Black experience.
Powerful Days in Black and White
Black-and-white pictures of powerful moments in the U.S. civil rights movement by photojournalist Charles Moore. From the KODAK Web site in celebration of Black History Month.
We Shall Overcome: Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement
This National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary focuses on the modern U.S. civil rights movement (post-World War II, especially the 1950s and 1960s). Includes 41 historic sites and the Selma-to-Montgomery March route.
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Women's History
4000 Years of Women in Science and Mathematics
Lists over 125 women from our scientific and technical past -inventors, scholars, writers, mathematicians, and astronomers who lived and worked prior to the twentieth century.
Biographies of Women Mathematicians
Part of an ongoing project by students in mathematics classes at Agnes Scott College, in Atlanta, GA, to illustrate the achievements of women in the field of mathematics. Biographical essays or comments and some photos.
Celebration of Women Writers
Recognizes the contributions of women writers throughout history. Provides a comprehensive list of links to information about women writers & develops online editions of older, often rare, out-of-copyright works. Part of the On-Line Books Page project.
Civil War Women: Primary Sources on the Internet
Resource links are divided into three categories: diaries, letters and documents; photographs and prints; and general American Civil War pages. From the Special Collections Library of Duke University.
Dominion & Domination of the Gentle Sex: The Lives of Medieval Women
Wives, writers, lovers, soldiers, mothers, midwives, scientists, traders - this site documents the day-to-day lives of medieval women of all classes and callings.
First Ladies
The White House Web site highlights individual achievements of the First Ladies of the United States, as well as the qualities that make them similar, reflecting the times in which they lived.
Gale Celebrates Women's History
Biographies of more than 80 notable women.
Godey's Lady's Book Online
One of the most popular lady's books of the 19th century. Each issue contained poetry, beautiful engraving, and articles by some of the most well-known authors in America.
Minerva Center - Women in Military History
The MINERVA Center is a non-profit educational and research corporation for the study of women in war and the military. The Pentagon Library identifies MINERVA publications as the major source for research on matters relating to these issues.
National Museum of Women in the Arts
Exhibits, preserves, acquires, and researches art by women artists of all periods and nationalities and educates the public of their accomplishments. The site contains extensive descriptions and photos of the collection and some links to related sites.
National Women's Hall of Fame
Created in 1969 by a group in Seneca Falls (1st Women's Rights Convention) who believed that the contribution of American women deserved a permanent home in their village where it all began. Note the exhibits, artifacts, research library and office.
National Women's History Project
The originating organization for Women's History Month provides updates about events, conferences, publications, films, and other resources related to U.S. women's history. Rich links list.
Ohio Women's Hall of Fame
Established in 1978 by the Women's Division of the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services to create recognition of the many contributions Ohio women have made to their state and nation. Site contains bios of 1999 and 1998 inductees.
Susan B. Anthony House
Home of the legendary American civil rights leader during the most politically active period of her life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. Includes a biography and links to sites devoted to suffrage history.
Women Come to the Front
Library of Congress online exhibit of the role of women journalists, photographers, & broadcasters during World War II. Examines jobs opened for women as men left to fight, specific contributions, & permanent changes in women's employment after the war.
Women in World History Curriculum
Interactive site full of information and resources about women's experiences in world history. Rich links list.
Women Veterans
Personal site of a retired Air Force Captain that explores contributions of women in the U.S. military from the Revolution to the present. Pictures and data about many subjects, including the women who gave their lives in service to their country.
Vietnam
CCPL Vietnam Resources
These pages offer resources for children, teens, and adults. You will also find links to information on the travelling wall and more.
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