Online Databases

Biographies Plus Illustrated Contains full text of over 40,000 biographies.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index Locates biographical information on thousands of people.

Contemporary Authors Biographical and bibliographic information on writers, journalists, editors, etc. Full text. Also available in print REF PN451 .C58

LexisNexis Academic - Biographical Information Once you are in Lexis-Nexis, Click on People in the menu bar, then search by name.


Internet Resources

Authors/Scientists

American Authors on the Web Chronological listing of american authors.

National Inventors Hall of Fame Brief biographies of those inventors who have been inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.

Nobel Prize Laureates Biographies and links on Nobel winners. Part of the Nobel Prize Internet Archive.

Women's Resources

Celebrating Women's History Biographies for 80+ women from Gale Research.

Congresswomen's Biographies This site contains a brief biography and a photograph for all women who have served or are currently serving in the House of Representatives.

Distinguished Women Biographies of accomplished women past and present. Searchable by name and subject.

Women's Studies Resource by Academic Discipline

Women's Studies Library Guide Guide to Karrmann Library print materials.

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General Resources

Biography.com Online version of the magazine. Short biographies, includes sections for related links and people.

Biographical Dictionary This dictionary covers more than 28,000 notable men and women who have shaped our world from ancient times to the present day. Searchable by birth years, death years, positions held, professions, literary and artistic works, etc.

Biography Guide Guide to Karrmann Library print materials.

Omnibiography.com The largest directory of biographies available on the web containing information on 110,000+ people from antiquity to the present time.

Political

Presidents of the U.S. Internet Public Library bios of presidents. Provides background information, election results, and notable events.

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