This book has been prepared as a specific reference and resource guide for teachers, and is designed to provide assistance in curriculum development through incorporation into the curriculum of the cultural and historical contributions of minority groups. In general, the criteria used for selection of entries for the book required that: (1) the contribution or achievement must have directly affected the state or national population in regard to its history or culture and (2) the contribution or achievement (a) must have been significant to a particular ethnic group, (b) must have furthered the cause of the minority group, and (c) must have been made or gained in spite of various obstacles. The teachers' guide is divided into five parts. The first four parts contain biographical data for selected members of each of the following minority groups: Afro-Americans, Asian Americans, Indian Americans, and Mexican Americans. Each part consists of four sections: (1) Historical Perspective (An overview of the minority group in relation to the majority group within the American culture); (2) Biographical Summaries (Specific information regarding name, birthdate, education, and a brief statement of significance followed by a biographical sketch. Each entry is keyed in the upper right hand corner of the narrative to provide the teacher with the source of information); (3) Bibliography of sources Used; and, (4) Other References. (Author/JM)