Reference Databases for Biography


Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Biography and Genealogy Master IndexIndexes 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
Biography Resource CenterA 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.


Gale Virtual Reference Library: Biography
Gale Virtual Reference LibraryA collection of full-text biographical encyclopedias and other specialized reference sources.



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