African American Biographical Database

Learn about African American lives from 1790 to 1950.

American National Biography

Learn about noteworthy people who shaped the nation.

Biography

Learn more about the people who made history.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index

Find biographical resources quickly with this index.

Biography Index Retrospective

Locate letters, reviews, and other useful resources.

Contemporary Authors

Learn current information about contemporary writers.

Dictionary of Literary Biography

Discover literary figures from all eras and genres.

Something About the Author

Explore the lives and works of children’s authors.