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American National Biography
An illustrated collection of more than 17,000 specially written biographies of men and women, from all eras and walks of life, whose lives have shaped the nation. Allows 1 simultaneous user.
Biography In Context
Biographical information on more than one million notable people throughout history, around the world, and across many fields of study. Allows 2 simultaneous users.
Dictionary of National Biography (see Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online)
Marquis Who's Who (see Biography In Context)
Oxford African American Studies Center
Contains over 1,300 images, primary sources with specially written commentaries, nearly 150 maps, and 150 charts and tables to complement the reference articles. Allows 1 simultaneous user.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online [DNB]
Contains biographies of remarkable people who shaped British history worldwide from the 4th century BC to the year 2004. Allows 1 simultaneous user. Click on "subscribers enter here" for access, and "logout" when done.
Who's Who (see Biography In Context)
Who’s Who in the Twentieth Century

The MIT Libraries have over 28,000 biographies. Many are available as e-books.

You can search BartonPlus for biographies using terms such as biography, oral history, interviews, or biographical films

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