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The resources here are for holidays, events, and activities approximately 90
days from today.
Calendar Planner
Issue 200
7/7--7/13
Ann Ward Radcliffe: Birth Anniversary (7/9/1764)
Ann Radcliffe Page
Offers a list of works by and about English novelist Ann Radcliffe
(1764-1823), provided by Roger Blackwell Bailey. Provides access to sites
about Radcliffe. http://www.accd.edu/sac/english/bailey/radcliff.htm
Ann Radcliffe
Features a brief biography of English novelist Ann Radcliffe (1764-1823),
compiled by Keith Parkins. Discusses her works and includes excerpts.
http://www.heureka.clara.net/art/radcliff.htm
Ann Radcliffe: A Biography
Profiles English Gothic novelist Ann Ward Radcliffe (1764-1823). Recounts
her youth, her education, and her marriage. Details some of her works and
notes their popularity. Offers access to a bibliography and to online
editions of some of her work.
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~worp/radcliffe/bio/bio.html
Ottorino Respighi: Birth Anniversary (7/9/1879)
Case for Respighi by Ian Lace
MusicWeb presents an abbreviated form of the article entitled "The Case for
Respighi," written by Ian Lace. The full article was originally published in
Classic CD. The Italian composer Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) has been
criticized by some who think his music is associated with fascism and that
it is derivative. The piece called "Roman Festivals" has received much
criticism. Lace argues that Respighi's works are innovative and show
dramatic contrast. Lace also notes that Respighi was not interested in
politics.
http://www.musicweb.uk.net/respighi/resplace.htm
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
As part of Artist Profiles, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
presents a biographical sketch of the Italian composer Ottorino Respighi
(1879-1936). Respighi wrote nine operas and focused most of his efforts on
his orchestral compositions. Respighi accepted a position at Saint Cecilia
Conservatory in Rome as a professor of composition, which he soon resigned
in order to dedicate more time to composing. Images of Respighi are
available, as well as an audio file of one of his works entitled "Fountains
of Rome."
http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/profiles/respighi.shtml
Ottorino Respighi
Len Mullenger maintains information and articles about the Italian composer
Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936) and the Respighi Society. The society aims to
promote the life and works of Respighi. The composer wrote pieces for
orchestra, operas, concertos, and solo works, and is noted for his use of
colorful orchestration.
http://www.musicweb.uk.net/respighi/
Bahamas: Independence Day (7/10)
Bahamas: Information
The WTech Gateway, a service of WebTech Designs and Education Ltd., presents
a country profile of the Bahamas. This profile offers details about the
country's geography, architecture, population, official language, history,
public holidays and festivals, food, religion, and more. This profile also
features links to related sources.
http://www.worldinfozone.com/country.php?country=Bahamas
World Statesmen: Central America and the Caribbean: The Bahamas
As part of World Statesmen, Ben M. Cahoon presents information about the
heads of state and rulers of the Bahamas since the late 1600s. Cahoon
includes images of the national flag, links to a country map, a sound file
of the national anthem, and the full text of the constitution, which was
adopted on July 10, 1973. A timeline of governors-general, chief ministers,
prime ministers, governors, and other leaders of the Bahamas is available.
http://www.geocities.com/capitolhill/senate/2785/Bahamas.html
Bahamas
FISonline, a service of Mergent, Inc., provides an overview of the Bahamas.
The overview includes information about the history, geography, population,
government, economy, transportation, communications, and armed forces of the
Bahamas. A map of the Bahamas is available.
http://www.fisonline.com/b/country/bhs.htm
Mary McLeod Bethune: Birth Anniversary (7/10/1875)
Mary McLeod Bethune, 1875-1955
Features a biographical sketch of the African-American educator Mary McLeod
Bethune (1875-1955), presented by National Women's Hall of Fame. Notes that
Bethune devoted her life to the improvement of educational opportunities for
African-Americans in the United States. Discusses her efforts to reduce
discrimination.
http://www.greatwomen.org/profile.php?id=18
Their Stamp on History: Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)
Jennifer Hemphill Tatroe presents a biographical sketch of the
African-American educator and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune
(1875-1955) as part of the "Their Stamp on History" resource. Bethune's
activism was not limited to education. After a tenure as the president of
Bethune-Cookman College, she turned her attention to the federal government
and issues of equal rights for women and African-Americans.
http://www.stamponhistory.com/people/bethune.html
Mary McLeod Bethune
Features a biographical sketch of the African-American educator Mary McLeod
Bethune (1875-1955), presented as part of the Profiles in Caring resource of
the National Association for Home Care. Notes that Bethune devoted her life
to the improvement of educational opportunities for African-Americans in the
United States.
http://www.nahc.org/NAHC/Val/Columns/SC10-6.html
John Calvin: Birth Anniversary (7/10/1509)
Covenant Enforced: Sermons on Deuteronomy 27 and 28
Offers information on the book "Covenant Enforced: Sermons on Deuteronomy 27
and 28 (ISBN 0930464338), written by John Calvin. Includes a book summary,
bibliographic details, and downloadable versions in HTML and PDF formats.
This information is provided by the Institute for Christian Economics (ICE)
in Tyler, Texas.
http://freebooks.entrewave.com/freebooks/docs/2212_47e.htm
John Calvin: Institutes of the Christian Religion
Presents an excerpt from "The Institutes of the Christian Religion," written
by French theologian and reformer John Calvin (1509-1564) and provided
online by David W. Koeller. Discusses the nature of the Church.
http://campus.northpark.edu/history/Classes/Sources/Calvin.html
The Necessity of Reforming the Church (1543
Presents an electronic version of "The Necessity of Reforming the Church
(1543)" by John Calvin. Offers access to a publisher's introduction.
Examines the need for reformation and answers some objections to
reformation. Notes that the text has been grammatically revised to reflect
greater conformity to contemporary spelling, punctuation, and usage and that
chapter divisions and headings have been added merely as an aid for
contemporary readers, but are not part of the original text. Provides
information on ordering a print form of the document that include scripture
and subject indexes. Links to the home page of Still Waters Revival Books
(SWRB) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
http://www.swrb.ab.ca/newslett/actualnls/NRC_ch00.htm
Marcel Proust: Birth Anniversary (7/10/1871)
Kolb-Proust Archive for Research
Features the Kolb-Proust Archive for Research, a project of the Library of
the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Notes that the project is
devoted to the study of French novelist Marcel Proust (1871-1922) and his
time. Allows users to search the collection of research documents and
contains a bibliography of material.
http://www.library.uiuc.edu/kolbp/
Marcel Proust--Ephemera Site
Presents English translations of lesser writings of French novelist Marcel
Proust (1871-1922), provided by Chris Taylor. Includes translations of
articles, letters, and miscellaneous writings of Proust.
http://www.yorktaylors.free-online.co.uk/
Marcel Proust (1871-1922)
Offers a biographical sketch of French novelist Marcel Proust (1871-1922),
provided by the Sacramento Bee. Discusses the life and works of Proust.
http://www.sacbee.com/static/archive/news/projects/people_of_century/artists
/proust.html
James Abbott MacNeil Whistler: Birth Anniversary (7/10/1834)
Whistler, James Abbott McNeill
Present biographical information about the American painter and etcher James
Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903). Notes that Whistler was born in the
United States, but lived mainly in England. Recounts his childhood,
training, and relationships. Describes Whistler's personality and his works.
Includes images of some of Whistler's paintings.
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/whistler/
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)
Features a biographical sketch of the American painter and etcher James
Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903), presented by William Henning for the
Hunter Museum of American Art. Includes an image and a critique of "Gray and
Gold: The Golden Bay," painted in 1900 by Whistler.
http://www.huntermuseum.org/jamesabbottmcneillwhistler.htm
James Abbott McNeill Whistler (1834-1903)
Offers information on the American painter and etcher James Abbott McNeill
Whistler (1834-1903), presented by WetCanvas. Includes a biographical sketch
of Whistler and provides access to images and descriptions of his paintings
and portraits. http://www.wetcanvas.com/Museum/Artists/w/James_Whistler/
John Quincy Adams: Birth Anniversary (7/11/1767)
John Quincy Adams: Inaugural Address
Bartleby.com presents the text of the inaugural address delivered by U.S.
President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) on March 4, 1825. Adams served as
president from 1825-1829. John Quincy Adams was the first son of an American
president to be elected president himself.
http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres22.html
American Presidents: Life Portraits: John Quincy Adams
The National Cable Satellite Corporation (C-SPAN) presents information about
U.S. President John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) as part of an online supplement
to the "American Presidents: Life Portraits" series, which aired from March
to December 1999. The supplement offers trivia and facts about Adams'
personal life and public service. A summary of the contents of the
television segment is offered, as well as links to related materials.
http://www.americanpresidents.org/presidents/president.asp?PresidentNumber=6
EDSITEment: Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families
EDSITEment presents " Like Father, Like Son: Presidential Families," a U.S.
history unit for grades K-2 that focuses on the two sets of fathers and sons
who have become U.S. presidents. These are John Adams (1735-1826) and his
son John Quincy Adams (1767-1848), as well as George Herbert Walker Bush
(1924- ) and his son George W. Bush (1946- ). This unit incorporates the use
of Web sites pertaining to the humanities. EDSITEment is the product of a
partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Council
of the Great City Schools, WorldCom Foundation, and the National Trust for
the Humanities. The National Endowment for the Humanities provides the unit
online. http://edsitement.neh.gov/lessonplans/like_father.html
E.B. White: Birth Anniversary (7/11/1899)
Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Abstract: abcteach offers a collection of
activities pertaining to "Charlotte's Web," a children's book by American
writer Elwyn Brooks White (1899-1985), known as E. B. White. This collection
includes creative writing ideas, activities concerning friendship and
emotions, word puzzles, and more. These activities are intended for use with
elementary school classes.
http://www.abcteach.com/ebwhite/ebwhitetoc.htm
E(lwyn) B(rooks) White (1899-1985)
Presents a biographical sketch of American writer Elwyn Brooks White
(1899-1985), provided by the Kuusankoski Public Library in Finland.
Highlights his career and lists selected works. Links to biographies of some
of his contemporaries.
http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/ebwhite.htm
Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange: Think Aloud During SSR Trumpet of the Swans
Teachers.Net presents a collection of guided reading activities for
elementary classes based on "Trumpet of the Swans," a book by E. B. White,
as part of the Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange online resource.
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1237.html
Henry David Thoreau: Birth Anniversary (7/12/1817)
Great Literature Online: About Henry David Thoreau
The Brothers Heuss feature a biographical sketch about the American writer
Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862), as part of Great Literature Online. Thoreau
devoted himself to the study of nature and meditated on philosophical
problems. The full text of some of Thoreau's works, including "On the Duty
of Civil Disobedience," "Walden," and "Walking" are available.
http://www.underthesun.cc/Classics/Thoreau/
Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange: Transcendentalism: Emerson and Thoreau
Projects Michael R. Parent suggests several projects for high school
students related to the study of transcendentalism and the beliefs of
Americans Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882), an essayist and poet, and Henry
David Thoreau (1817-1862), a writer. Teachers.Net provides the instructions
for the projects as part of the Teachers.Net Lesson Exchange online
resource.
http://www.teachers.net/lessons/posts/1567.html
Thoreau Society
The Thoreau Society, a nonprofit organization located in Lincoln,
Massachusetts, seeks to foster the legacy of American writer Henry David
Thoreau (1817-1862). The society offers information on membership,
activities, publications, and preservation issues.
http://www.walden.org/society/
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