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Biographical Sources

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This page lists general biographical resources. Consult the appopriate subject guide for additional resources useful in locating biographical information about individuals associated with a particular discipline, such as artists, musicians, writers, etc.

Reference books

• American National Biography
  Profiles notable Americans who have died.
• Current Biography
  Provides brief profiles of living individuals of emerging fame.
• Dictionary of World Biography
  Profiles internationally recognized individuals.
• Encyclopedia of World Biography
  Profiles internationally recognize individuals.
• International Who's Who
  Provides brief information on notable living individuals worldwide.
• Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
  Profiles notable British citizens who have died.
• Personal Name Index to the New York Times
  A print index useful in locating articles in the New York Times newspaper that mention individual people by name, including obtiuaries. Covers 1851 to 1999.
• Who's Who in America
  Provides brief information on notable living Americans.
• Who's who of American Women
  Provides brief information on notable living American women.

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Internet resources

• Internet Public Library: Biographies
  Lists a variety of Internet resources useful for biographical research.