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If you can't find any print books, try using [|Google Book Search]. Here you can find digital books on your topic. Some will provide a full preview (the entire book) and some will provide a limited preview (parts of the book).

=Articles from Databases=

Facts on File – American History For excellent information on that time period in history

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**__Aaron Burr__**

[|Aaron Burr] Read a detailed account of Burr's life.

[|The Burr Conspiracy] Aaron Burr, after fatally wounding Alexander Hamilton, conspired to gain control of the recently acquired Territory of Louisiana. Was the former vice president ever convicted of treason? Find out here.

[|Aaron Burr Trial] Read all about the famous Aaron Burr trial of 1807. Includes trial testimonies, trial arguments, and more.

[|Aaron Burr] An encyclopedia article from Encyclopedia Americana on the vice presidency of Aaron Burr.

__** Alexander Hamilton **__

[|Alexander Hamilton] Alexander Hamilton's life and influence are examined in this site that presents a timeline of events during and after his life, highlights from his writings, and a biographical gallery of his peers. Also included is information about New York during Hamilton's life, a document viewer for examining historic materials, Hamilton log - a month by month personal diary, photos, audio, interactive maps, and primary source materials. Requires Flash.

[|Alexander Hamilton on the Web] A comprehensive guide and web directory to Alexander Hamilton. Includes links to biographies, some of Hamilton's writings, and information about his duel with Aaron Burr.

**Charlotte Cushman**

[|Chatlotte Cushman Links]

[|Cushman on Stage]

[|Charlotte Cushman]

[|19th Century Actor: Charlotte Cushman]

**__Chester A. Arthur__**

[|Chester A. Arthur] An encyclopedia entry from the New Book of Knowledge Encyclopedia detailing Arthur's life.

[|Chester Arthur] Describes major events in during the time of Arthur's presidency.

[|Chester Allen Arthur] Brief biography of Arthur's life including links to images, the papers of Arthur, and an article on Arthur. Click on the link "more" at the bottom of the screen for more information.

[|American Experience: Chester A. Arthur] Describes the era, Arthur's domestic policy, foreign affairs, and presidential politics.


 * __ Cornelius Vanderbilt __**

[|Vanderbilt Mansion] Read all about Vanderbilt's house.

[|Cornelius Vanderbilt] Describes Vanderbilt's contribution to the railroad.


 * __ Dewitt Clinton __**

[|The Erie Canal: A Brief History] This is an account of the canal's planning and development, including the initial idea from New York's then-Governor DeWitt Clinton, the canal's role in increasing commerce and westward migration, and its designation as a national heritage corridor.


 * __ Elizabeth Blackwell __**

[|Elizabeth Blackwell] Includes a biography of Blackwell and timelines of the period in which she lived.

[|Elizabeth Blackwell: America's First Woman M.D.] This National Library of Medicine online exhibit focuses on Blackwell's achievements and includes links to related historical documents, maps, and photographs.

[|Elizabeth Blackwell: The First Female Doctor] This site from Hobart and William Smith Colleges provides a brief biographical sketch of Elizabeth Blackwell, the first female medical doctor in the United States. The site also provides links to recent and historical articles and a more complete biography of Ms. Blackwell.


 * __ Elizabeth Cady Stanton __**

[|PBS: Not for Ourselves Alone] "Experience the work of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Track key events in the suffrage movement, delve into historic documents and essays, and take a look at where women are today."

[|Elizabeth Cady Stanton House] Click on the link Elizabeth Cady Stanton to see the house in which Stanton lived.

[|Elizabeth Cady Stanton] A brief biography.


 * __ Emma Hart Willard __**

[|Emma Willard] A biography on Emma Willard.

[|The Emma Willard School] Click on the link Emma Willard School to read about the first secondary school built, thanks to Emma Willard.


 * __ Frederick Douglass __**

[| PBS: This Far by Faith- Frederick Douglass] Read about Frederick Douglass and important moments in his life.

[| American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass] Background information on Douglass and his accomplishments as well as many images.

[| The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site] This website provides access to information about the life of Frederick Douglass as well as the material and document holdings of the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.


 * __ Horace Greeley __**

[| Horace Greeley, Editor of the New York Times] Read a summary of who Horace Greeley was and what his accomplishments were.

[| Horace Greeley] More on Horace Greely. Includes part of a letter he sent to Lincoln, an interview he conducted for the New York Times, and more.

[| Political Cartoons] See the actual political cartoons published in Harpers Weekly back in the 19th century dealing with Horace Greeley. Each cartoon is accompanied by an explanation.

[| Horace Greeley] Biography from Harper Weekly.

**__Jacob Riis__**

An article on Jacob Riis.

[| Jacob Riis] Features a variety of resources related to Jacob Riis. There are links to a slideshow of Riis' photographs and information about Riis' photography and efforts at reforming the living conditions of New York's immigrant population.

[| Brooklyn Daily Eagle] Search here for original newspaper articles on Jacob Riis printed in the Brooklyn Daily Eagle from 1841 to 1902.

[| Tenement Life] Find background information here on the conditions of New York during the time of Jacob Riis's life.

**__John Jay__**

[| John Jay Papers] A digitized collection of the papers John Jay. The site also has a biographical essay, four other background essays, and a bibliography.

**__Joseph Pulitzer__**

[| The Lost World of Joseph Pulitzer] An article describing Pulizter's newspaper, the New York World.

[| Joseph Pulitzer and his Prize] An in-depth look at the life of Joseph Pulitzer.

[|Landmark Designation - Landmarks Preservation Committee]

**__Lewis Tappan__**

[| Lewis Tappan] A short biography on Lewis Tappan.

[| Who Made America? - Lewis Tappan] Accomplishments of Lewis Tappan in abolitionism and bushiness.


 * __ Lucretia Mott __**

[| Women's History - Lucretia Mott] Read this article about Lucretia, her bravery, and accomplishments.

**__Martin Van Buren__**

[| Martin Van Buren] Read about Van Buren's home, his life, and the historical context in which he served as president.

[| American Presidents: Martin Van Buren] A short biography plus links to the papers of Martin Van Buren, images, and articles.

[| Martin Van Buren] An encyclopedia article from the New Book of Knowledge detailing Van Buren's presidency.

__**Millard Fillmore**__

[| American President: Millard Fillmore] A biography of Willard Fillmore with links to an article, images, and the papers of Fillmore.

**__Philip Livingston__**

[| Philip Livingston] A biography on Livingston a links to more historical information of the time period.

[| The Declaration of Independence: A History] Outlines the history of the declaration in depth from 1776 until the present.

**__Sojourner Truth__**

[| PBS: This Far by Faith - Sojourner Truth] Read about Sojourner Truth and important moments in her life.

**__Susan B. Anthony__**

[| PBS: Not for Ourselves Alone] "Experience the work of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Track key events in the suffrage movement, delve into historic documents and essays, and take a look at where women are today."

[| Susan B. Anthony House] An online tour of Anthony's house, a biography, a timeline, and information about how you can help preserve and restore this monument.

[| Susan B. Anthony Trial] Read all about Anthony's trial. Includes the complete trial record, Anthony's speech on the right to vote, the history of the 19th amendment, and more.

[| Susan B. Anthony's Trial] This article describes Anthony's trial.

[| Susan B. Anthony] A short biography plus many links to further information on Susan B. Anthony.

**__Theodore Roosevelt__**

[| Theodore Roosevelt Association: Biography] A good biography detailing Roosevelt's major accomplishments. Click on the links to the left to learn more about selected topics.

[| American Experience: The Story of Theodore Roosevelt] Presents a short biography of Theodore Roosevelt, but focuses on his legacies: the Panama Canal and the environment.

[| Theodore Roosevelt Centennial] In depth information about the past president, focusing on his term as governor of New York.

[| American Experience: The Presidents - Theodore Roosevelt] Presents the life and times of Theodore Roosevelt and his legacy of conservation.

[| Theodore Roosevelt] Read about Roosevelt's invovlement in the New York City Civil Service Commission.

[| The Early Years: The Challnege of Public Order] Read about Roosevelt's invovlement in the New York City Police Force.

**__William Lloyd Garrison__**

[| William Lloyd Garrison] The life and contributions of Garrison.

__** William Randolph Hearst **__

[| Comic Creator: William Randolph Hearst] A biography on Hearst and his role in the newspaper industry. Provides links to more information on Hearst.

[| Hearst Castle] Called La Cuesta Encantada (The Enchanted Hill), this was once the home of newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst and is now a California Historical Monument. See panoramic virtual tours of the buildings and grounds, choose which actual tour to take, and read short biographies of W.R. Hearst, Phoebe Apperson Hearst, George Hearst, Marion Davies, and architect Julia Morgan.

**__William Henry Seward__**

[| Seward's Folly] This page describes the day in 1867 when Secretary of State William H. Seward agreed to purchase Alaska for seven million dollars.

[| William Henry Seward] Biography from Harper Weekly.

[| America's Story: The Purchase of Alaska] Describes how Secretary of State William H. Howard was ridiculed for negotiating the purchase of Alaska from Russia.

[| On the Irrepressible Conflict] Read this speech delivered by Seward.

=NYPL Resources=

[|African American History & Culture]

[|American Women's History]

[|Biography Resource Center]

[|History Resource Center]

[|Dictionary of Literary Biography] (Horace Greeley)