Photos of a portrait and a signed requisition for coal for the frigate Java, on display in the Navy Department Library's Rare Book Room.

Detailed biography of this controversial naval hero, from the National Park Service.

Biography of the young man who became a national hero for his naval victory on Lake Erie.

Information about manuscripts in the collection of the library of the University of Michigan.

Important dates in his life, quotations about his contributions, and where to get more information.

Short biography from Infoplease.

An account of the pivotal battle of September 10, 1813, in which nine small US ships commanded by Oliver Perry defeated a British squadron of six vessels.