Mary Nix on August 29th, 2009

From the website:
Indian Affairs: Laws and Treaties, compiled and edited by Charles J. Kappler, is an historically significant, seven volume compilation of U.S. treaties, laws and executive orders pertaining to Native American Indian tribes. The volumes cover U.S. Government treaties with Native Americans from 1778-1883 (Volume II) and U.S. laws and executive [...]

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Mary Nix on August 26th, 2009

This BBC database offers a guide to history, economic backgrounds of countries, and history.
BBC Country Profiles

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Mary Nix on August 1st, 2009

This guide from the Amon Carter Museum offers over 700 images from the Cowboy Photographer: Erwin E. Smith.  The guide also offers discussion about the photographer,  a look at gear, work , clothing and a timeline of the history of the west according to his photos.   There are several other resources as well that you [...]

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Mary Nix on May 22nd, 2009

WWII: An American Scrapbook shares stories about WWII. Do you have a story or know someone that does? Then visit and share your story as well.
WWII: An American Scrapbook

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Mary Nix on May 16th, 2009

The website states that there are thousands of archived events which happened to or affected the indigenous peoples of North America. For example, it states that on today’s date he reports that the following occured:
1677: Mugg, an Arosaguntacook Indian Chief, dies in Black Point, Maine. At the outset of King Philip’s war, Mugg [...]

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