http://library.wciu.edu/links/ Recent bookmarks posted to Latourette Library Internet Research Links 60 http://www.mirror-pole.com/sfeq/entry/sf_entry.html 'Large panorama photograph of San Francisco on April 22, 1906,' which was commissioned by the California Insurance Company, the only insurance company 'to cover losses from the earthquake, even though it was not obligated to.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:44:39 +0000 1906 earthquake: san francisco california: history california: photographs california: science earthquakes:california geology r.t. waters and co. regional collections san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906) san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906): photographs san francisco bay area http://www.greenlining.org/ Policy research and advocacy to improve the 'quality of life for low-income and minority communities' by focusing upon leadership, investment, development, campaign finance reform, health, and consumer protection.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:33:32 +0000 california campaign finance reform community development consumer protection development health investment leadership quality of life for low income and minority communities research institutes san francisco social advocacy http://www.kqed.org/w/sinfiregold/ Explores the early history of San Francisco, which 'seems to have been largely forgotten, buried with the rubble of the great 1906 earthquake.' Features a virtual tour of Barbary Coast sites, such as the Old Mint, Lotta's Fountain, Portsmouth Square, Commercial Street, and Jackson Square. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Sat, 11 Nov 2006 07:44:55 +0000 barbary coast california: history commercial street jackson square lotta's fountain old mint portsmouth square san francisco san francisco (california): historysan francisco (california): social conditions waterfronts: california: san francisco http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/006580.html Compares population, housing, and employment data for San Francisco near the time of the 1906 earthquake and fire and 100 years later.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:44:18 +0000 1906 earthquake: san francisco california: history california: science earthquakes earthquakes--california geology san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906): centennial celebrations san francisco (california): population: statistics http://www.californiahistoricalsociety.org/exhibits/ Writings and photos by Jack London and his wife from the period following the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Features more than 200 photos from his albums, pages from Charmian's diary, and a timeline of London's life.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:44:16 +0000 1906 earthquake: san francisco 1906: photographs authors california: history california: literature and books california: photographs history: california london: charmian: diaries london: jack (1876-1916) san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906) san francisco bay area http://www.sfmuseum.org/1906/06.html Archive of materials on the April 1906 earthquake and fire in San Francisco, including newspaper clippings, eyewitness accounts, police and fire department reports, engineering and scientific reports, and photos of earthquake damage and relief efforts.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:44:10 +0000 1906 1906 earthquake: san francisco california: history california: science earthquakes earthquakes--california geology san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire san francisco (california): history http://seismo.berkeley.edu/1906/ Has information about the April 1906 San Francisco earthquake and fire, and related 2006 centennial activities and exhibits from various departments and groups at the University of California, Berkeley. Features basic data and links to photographs and websites with material about the earthquake.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:44:08 +0000 1906 earthquake: san francisco california: history california: science earthquakes earthquakes--california geology san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906) http://www.chineseparade.com Official site for the San Francisco parade. Includes a brief history of the parade, which 'is the largest celebration of its kind in the world,' facts about Chinese New Year traditions and associated horoscope characters, a parade map, details for participants, crafts for children, and more. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:29:28 +0000 california regions california: history california: recreation chinese americans chinese new year fairs: california: san francisco festivals: california: san francisco holidays san francisco san francisco bay area and environs: oakland san francisco bay area and environs: san jose http://earthquake.usgs.gov/regional/nca/1906/ Features animated ground motion simulation maps, earthquake intensity maps, computer animations of some San Francisco landmarks (such as the Golden Gate Bridge) shaking in a repeat of the 1906 earthquake, and current maps and information about the San Andreas and Hayward earthquake faults.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 10 Nov 2006 06:23:10 +0000 1906 earthquake: san francisco california: history california: science earthquakes earthquakes--california geology san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906) san francisco (california): earthquake and fire (1906): centennial celebrations http://www.1906centennial.org Seeks to 'use the centennial of the 1906 earthquake [in the San Francisco Bay Area] to highlight a century of progress in understanding earthquake hazards and reducing risks as well as to commemorate the cultural and social response to this historic event.' (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:40:36 +0000 1906 1906 earthquake: san francisco 1906: centennial celebrations california: history california: science earthquakes earthquakes--california geology san francisco san francisco (california): earthquake and fire http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/influenza/ Explores the influenza epidemic that killed more than 600,000 Americans and between 20 and 40 million people worldwide.. (Copyright 2006 by Librarians' Internet Index) admin Fri, 20 Oct 2006 04:39:56 +0000 boston diseases and conditions epidemics infectious diseases influenza (flu) philadelphia san francisco teacher's guide timeline