Reference Databases for Biography
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Indexes current, readily available reference sources, as well as the most important retrospective works that cover individuals, both living and deceased, from every field of activity and from all areas of the world.
This database is provided by the Michigan eLibrary (MeL).
Biography Resource Center
A single stop for biographies on notable figures in literature, science, history, government, business, art, gender and multicultural studies, religion, entertainment, popular culture, sports and much more. Includes full-text magazine and newspaper articles and photos.
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Gale Virtual Reference Library: Biography
A collection of full-text biographical encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.
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