Internet Modern History Sourcebook: U.S. Immigration
http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/mod/modsbook28.html
Like the many other Internet Modern History Sourcebook pages, this page on U.S. immigration offers a good selection of links and primary resources. The topic of U.S. immigration is divided into the following categories: US Immigration and Its Effects, European Immigration, Asian Immigration, Latin American Immigration, Ellis Island and New York and Opposition to Immigration. European Immigration is further subdivided into General, British, German, Irish, Italian, Jewish and Other. Some of the most interesting primary resources are those dealing with anti-immigration movements within the U.S. Although this page is neither the largest portal site nor the largest collection of primary sources, it does offer an excellent selection of significant and useful resources. (BR)

An Introduction to American Cultural Expression
during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era
http://bss.sfsu.edu/cherny/cultlexp/default.htm
“…Americans at that time witnessed dramatic changes in literature, art, music, and architecture--many of them directly influenced by the new urban, industrial, multi-ethnic society. Changes in transportation and communication during those years also permitted the emergence of new forms of mass entertainment, notably the Chautauqua and professional baseball.”
Prepared for a history class at San Francisco State University, this website provides many good links as well as original content as well. The subcategories of the website are Literature, Art, Music, Photography, Architecture, Mass Entertainment and Expositions. Much of the content of the website is taken from the book, Making America: A History of the United States. Within each section there is some historical analysis and explanation and then a group of links. These links lead to art galleries, museum exhibits and other online resources. American culture truly did undergo a serious transformation during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. This website offers some insightful glimpses into different aspects of that changing cultural identity.

Ulysses S. Grant Network
http://www.css.edu/usgrant
"The Ulysses S. Grant Network, founded in 1995, is an international non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the study of Ulysses S. Grant. Research done by the Network founders revealed that the popular image of Grant was not an accurate reflection of the real man. Instead they discovered that the stereotype of a hard drinking, cigar smoking general was not only inaccurate, but an unequivocal insult to this great American. Grant was, in truth, a highly moral and honest person, a devoted husband and family man, and a tireless worker. He was a man who inspired great loyalty in generals, his army, his friends, and especially in President Lincoln, who entrusted him with the responsibility of saving the Union."
This quote says a lot about the direction that the creators of this website took. Unlike other sites, the arguments found here vehemently defend Ulysses S. Grant’s reputation from the common alcoholic stereotype. But that is the beautiful thing about studying Grant, rarely do two opinions match exactly in reference to his abilities as a president, proclivity toward drink, or battlefield tactics. While the Ulysses S. Grant Network may differ from the traditional interpretation of Grant in a few aspects, the majority of the website gives browsers a balanced account of his life and career. They blend traditional text with primary documents and images, thus creating a fun experience for students at any level to learn about this controversial man. Also, the website designers include a bibliography that lists Grant books geared toward younger audiences.

Voice of the Shuttle
http://vos.ucsb.edu/browse.asp?id=2713
A professor at the University of California at Santa Barbara together with a team of graduate students maintains this portal site. They must have been keeping themselves busy because their sites content is enormous! Although including many subjects, the most extensive is the list of History websites. On the right hand side of the page is a list of topics including U.S. and Native American history. Clicking on these links will direct you to lists of websites. The links are all organized into subcategories such as “US-Indian Treaties and Related Documents,” “Revolutionary America (to 1791)” and “U.S. Civil War.” There are 38 such subcategories. Each link has a brief annotation or explanation of the site. Furthermore, the resources on the page all seem to be updated and without bad links. This is a well-organized portal site with a wide range of subjects to choose from. It well deserves the awards and distinctions it has received.

Women and the Progressive Era: Places Where Women Made History
http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/pwwmh/prog.htm
This National Parks Service website provides information on some 74 historical sites that deal with Women in the Progressive Era. Each page contains historical information about important Women’s History events from the Progressive Era that occurred at those places. Many of these sites also include interactive maps and photographs. There are also some short essays on Women in Art and Literature, Women Professionals and Women in the Equal Rights movement along with suggested reading lists for these topics. Though not necessarily rich in documentary evidence or historical analysis, this website provides a unique perspective and great survey of the topic.