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"Katherine Dunham." Wikepedia. Wikepedia. 2 Mar 2007 <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Dunham>.
-This site is online encyclopedia that gives on overview of Dunham's life. Within this biography it talks about the influences on her life, dance choreography and film career. Also mentioned are the politics, hunger strike, Botanical Garden in Haiti, awards, books, obituaries, and references.

Coleman, Ray. "Biography of Miss Dunham." Katherine Dunham. Center for Arts and Humanities. 2 Mar 2007 <http://www.eslarp.uiuc.edu/kdunham/bio.htm>.
-This site was dedicated by Ray Coleman because she was an inspiration to him. It talks about how she established her own dance school and made it her own company.

Coleman, Ray. "Katherine Dunham." Katherine Dunham. Center for Arts and Humanities. 2 Mar 2007 <http://www.eslarp.uiuc.edu/kdunham/bio.htm>.
-This is similar to the previous site, however it gives links to the KDCAH Programs. It shows you how many people Katherine Dunham has touched throughout her life.

"Katherine Dunham's Life and Career." Music, Theater and Dance. 1 Feb 2007. The Library of Congress. 2 Mar 2007 <http://lcweb2.loc.gov/cocoon/ihas/html/dunham/dunham-timeline.html>.
-This is year-to-year timeline of Dunham's life and accomplishments. It talks about her film, dance, choreography, and social life.

"Katherine Dunham Quotes." Brainy Quote. 2007. BrainyMedia. 15 Mar 2007 <http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/k/katherine_dunham.html>.

-This Website has a wonderful selection of quotes directly from Katherine Dunham herself. There is a large selection of quotes, and you can get a short insight into her life by reading any of the quotes given.

Smith, Jessie Carney. Epic Lives. Detroit: Visible Ink Press, 1993.

-This is a book full of very successful African American women. Of course, Katherine Dunham is a part of this and all of her achievements are mentioned.

Sommer, Sally. "Free to Dance." PBS 2 Mar 2007 <http://www.pbs.org/wnet/freetodance/biographies/dunham.html>
-This simply gives a full biography of Katherine Dunham's life and will lead you to further readings for more information. This was a great resource to help us find some of her dances.