History: Biography
Historical Biography
These sources have both contemporary and retrospective biographical information about historical figures.
- Oxford Dictionary of National Biography This link opens in a new windowContains biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond, from the earliest times to people who died during or before the year 2005.
- Notable American Women 1650-1950/Notable American women: a Biographical Dictionary Completing the Twentieth CenturyKing Ref CT3260 .N57 and CT3260 .N5725 2004
Prominent women throughout American history. Must be deceased at the time of publication to be included.
- Biography in Context This link opens in a new windowBiographical information on people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
- Who Was Who/Who's WhoBritish biographies, past and present. Includes significant individuals throughout the former British Empire. In print: 1904- . King Ref/King Circ/SWD DA28 .W6
- Biography and Genealogy Master IndexExtensive index to biographical dictionaries. In print: King Ref Z5305.U5 B57
- The National cyclopedia of American biographyKing Ref E176 .N28
Late 19th through mid 20th century source for biographies of important, lesser know individuals that influenced American life, culture, business, etc. Sometimes includes photographs or sketches.
- American National Biography Online This link opens in a new windowImportant and famous Americans who are no longer living.
