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 Websites presented in alphabetical order Health Physics Historical Instrumentation Collection 
 This "official repository for historical radiological instruments ... chronicles the scientific and commercial history of radioactivity and radiation." A browsable gallery contains images of ionization chambers, atomic-themed movie posters, radiation warning signs, "Radioactive Quack Cures," and other interesting instruments and equipment. From Oak Ridge Associated Universities. http://www.orau.org/ptp/museumdirectory.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health & Medical Disciplines, Medical Treatments & Devices, Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Science Last updated Aug 12, 2003 Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology
The site of this institute contains information and images of statues, a mummy, a model granary, a 4,000 year old loaf of bread, temples, pyramids, tombs, and monuments at Abu Simbel, Abydos, Aswan, Dendera, Edfu, Giza, Kom Ombo, and Luxor. From the University of Memphis. http://www.memphis.edu/egypt/ Topics: Archaeology, Architecture, Architecture by Place, Art by Region, Museums, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Jul 8, 2009 National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM)
"The National Civil Rights Museum exists to assist the public in understanding the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact and influence on the human rights movement worldwide." The site shares scenes from the Memphis, Tennessee, museum's exhibits along with text covering highlights of U.S. civil rights history. http://www.civilrightsmuseum.org/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Museums by Place: United States Last updated Feb 1, 2005 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Established in 1999 with twenty-five inductees in the first year and ten in the second year, this hall's purpose is to celebrate and promote women's basketball. The Web site has photographs of each inductee and a brief notation of why each was selected. There is also a timeline outlining highlights (including rule changes) in the history of the sport and I'm in the Hall where children can submit brief entries about themselves, their thoughts about the game, and their aspirations. http://www.wbhof.com/ Topics: Museums, Museums by Place: United States, Notable People: Women, Photograph Collections, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Women Last updated Feb 25, 2004 |
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