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Publisher: University of Houston Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography 
 A bibliography of "selected English-language articles, books, and other printed and electronic sources that are useful in understanding scholarly electronic publishing efforts on the Internet. Most sources have been published between 1990 and the present. ... Where possible, links are provided to sources that are freely available on the Internet." From Charles W. Bailey at the University of Houston Libraries. http://info.lib.uh.edu/sepb/sepb.html Topics: Education, Media, Printing, Publishing, and Book Arts Last updated Feb 4, 2006 The Grandeur of Viceregal Mexico: Treasures from the Museo Franz Meyer
This site features images of art from the Franz Meyer Museum, including colonial Mexican art, Mexican art made for church and domestic use, and styles inspired by Europe. Includes a cultural timeline and a comparison of works from Spanish and British colonies in North America. Also provides materials for teachers and students. In English and Spanish. From the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the University of Houston, College of Education. http://www.fm.coe.uh.edu Topics: Art by Region Last updated Sep 22, 2004 Digital History
"This Web site was designed and developed to support the teaching of American History in K-12 schools and colleges." It highlights events in history of the U.S. from the time of the indigenous people to the present, using digitized documents, audio and video clips, and essays. Includes timelines, maps, oral histories, lesson plans, glossaries, links to other websites, and more. From the University of Houston, in partnership with several museums and archives. http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/ Topics: United States History Last updated May 17, 2006 Political Assassination: The Violent Side of American Political Life
This essay discusses the history and timing of political assassinations and assassination attempts in the U.S. The site notes that nine presidents have been the objects of assassination attempts, as have been one president-elect, three presidential candidates, eight governors, and many other political figures. "No other country with a population of over 50 million has had as high a number of political assassinations or attempted assassinations." From the University of Houston. http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/historyonline/assassinations.cfm Topics: The United States Presidency Last updated Mar 28, 2007 Futurists' Lectures
"The Futures Podcast Lecture Series features nine reputable speakers who develop ideas about -- and produce solutions for -- the future. This series provides a wealth of interesting lectures on selected topics about the near and far future, [and] enhance the knowledge and understanding of students about the people involved in the future." The site includes audio and accompanying slides. From the University of Houston, Futures Studies Program. http://www.natasha.cc/futurists.htm Topics: Social Science Last updated May 14, 2007 |
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