Biographical Sources
Databases | Reference books | Internet
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.
- Internet Public Library: Biographies
Lists a variety of Internet resources useful for biographical research.
