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Adams, John 1735-1826 Connecticut Census, 1790 Hamilton, Alexander 1757-1804 Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Madison, James 1751-1836 Paine, Thomas 1737-1809 Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Vermont Genealogy Washington, George 1732-1799 Washington, George 1732-1799 Relations with slaves Juvenile literatureFilter By Subjects
Adams, John 1735-1826 Connecticut Census, 1790 Hamilton, Alexander 1757-1804 Jefferson, Thomas 1743-1826 Madison, James 1751-1836 Paine, Thomas 1737-1809 Picasso, Pablo 1881-1973 Vermont Genealogy Washington, George 1732-1799 Washington, George 1732-1799 Relations with slaves Juvenile literatureSummary: The aim of these lectures is to make viewers feel welcome and comfortable in the company of paintings. By focusing on 65 masterpieces of Western painting, Professor William Kloss offers a vivid, visceral encounter with genius, shining light on the unique technical, stylistic, and expressive achievements of each painting. From the 14th century to the 20th, the images are examined for their...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Teaching Company 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: Great DVD 759 World 2010Griswold, Mac K.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Houghton Mifflin Co. 1999
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 973.41 GRIMcClafferty, Carla Killough
Summary: Draws on primary source documents and photographs of historical artifacts to examine the lives of men and women enslaved by the Washington family, and includes information on the present-day archeological survey of Mount Vernon's Slave Cemetery.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holiday House 2018
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 306.3 MCCDe Lamar, Marie.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. Co. 1985
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3758 De LaDe Valinger, Leon
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Genealogical Society 1962
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 DeValLevy, Janey
Summary: Mount Vernon, George Washingtons residence, holds a special place in US history and in the hearts of many Americans. But its history of slavery has remained largely hidden until recently. Thats because its difficult to accept the contradiction of a Founding Father who fought for liberty, but engaged in the practice of slavery. This thought-provoking volume uses the discoveries of archaeologists...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gareth Stevens Publishing 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 973.4 LEVHolbrook, Jay Mack.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Holbrook Research Institute 1982
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3743 HolbrRagsdale, Bruce A.
Summary: "George Washington spent most of his time farming, often employing experimental methods. Washington saw slave-powered scientific agriculture as the key to the nation's prosperity. Bruce Ragsdale argues that it was slave labor's inefficiency as much as itsinhumanity that finally convinced Washington to emancipate the men and women bonded to him"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press 2021
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus, Giroux 2001
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 945.804 SIMJackson, Ronald Vern.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1978
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 JacksJackson, Ronald Vern.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1977
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 JacksJackson, Ronald Vern.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1978
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 JacksJackson, Ronald Vern.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1976
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 JacksJackson, Ronald Vern.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1978
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 JacksWeir, Alison
Summary: "Packed with dramatic true stories from one of European history's most romantic and turbulent eras, this epic narrative chronicles the five vividly rendered queens of the Plantagenet kings who ruled England between 1299 and 1399. The Age of Chivalry describes a period of medieval history dominated by the social, religious, and moral code of knighthood that prized noble deeds, military greatness...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ballantine Books 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 920 WEIWeintraub, Aileen
Summary: "Meet 50 super-inspiring kids! It's never too early--and you're never too young-- to make a difference in the world! The amazing musicians, writers, scientists, athletes, activists, and other fascinating kids in this book accomplished great feats by the age of eighteen. They impacted people's lives by coming up with new inventions, making art and music, competing in sports, and speaking out...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sterling Children's Books 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1978
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3746United States
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1978
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3741Heinemann, Charles Brunk
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Publisher / Publication Date: Genealogical Pub. Co. 1965
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.1 HeineUnited States
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Publisher / Publication Date: Accelerated Indexing Systems 1978
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1 available in Genealogy, Call number: GEN 929.3743Summary: They were the most legendary and respected politicians, statesmen and warriors of history's first republic since the days of ancient Rome. They were also traitors and smugglers, rabble rousers and hot-heads, unfaithful husbands and prodigious drinkers. Our "Founding Fathers" were, in fact, human beings. Gain a fascinating glimpse behind the images on the marble busts and faces on our dollar...
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Publisher / Publication Date: A & E Television Networks 2000
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Summary: Traces the influential friendship of William Whewell, Charles Babbage, John Herschel, and Richard Jones, citing their pivotal contributions to a significant array of scientific achievements throughout the mid-nineteenth century.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Broadway Books 2011