Available from Oxford University Press through Hunter Library
Biographies of more than 17,400 men and women -- from all eras and walks of life -- whose lives have shaped the nation. It does not include living persons. This is the successor to the Dictionary of American Biography, which ceased publication.
REF CT 213 .A68 1999 (24 volumes)
Dictionary of American Biography
10 volumes, 10 supplements, and a comprehensive index provide biographical information on over 15,000 noteworthy Americans. An excellent source of facts, analysis, and scholarly bibliographies.
REF CT 214 .D3
Biography and Genealogy Master Index (Online)
Available from Gale Group through Hunter Library
A comprehensive index to more than 12.7 million biographical sketches in more than 3,400 reference books, covering both contemporary and historical figures throughout the world.
Current Biography (1940-present)
Published monthly. Each profile includes a portrait of the subject, detailed biographical information, and a list of sources for further information. Cumulative index.
REF CT 100 .C8
Personal Name Index to "The New York Times Index", 1851-2001
Alphabetical listing of individuals covered in The New York Times. Each citation provides the year and the page number of the index for the full citation.
REF/Index Shelf