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American Men & Women of Science: a Biographical Directory of Today's Leaders in Physical, Biological and Related Sciences
- bio. Biography.com
This is the site for the A&E television show Biography.
- Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 - Present
Search for the member by name, state, party, and other fields if necessary.
- Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments
Produced by the CIA.
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CQ Press Electronic Library
A collection of sources from Congressional Quarterly on government and legislative issues. Includes: CQ Researcher Online, CQ Weekly, CQ Press Congress Collection, CQ Press Encyclopedia of American Government, CQ Press Public Affairs Collection, CQ Press Supreme Court Collection, CQ Press Voting and Elections Collection, Washington Information Directory
Distinguished Women of Past and Present
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Biographies of women who contributed to our culture in different ways -- writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights leaders, artists, and entertainers.
- IPL2 Biographies
IPL2 presents detailed annotated sites for biographies.
- The National Portrait Gallery (United States)
This is a searchable site that contains photographs, portraits, and biographical information on thousands of prominent Americans.
- Nobelprize.org
The Nobel Foundation site includes the Nobel Prize winners from 1901 to date.
- POTUS Presidents of the United States
From the IPL (Internet Public Library). Background information, election results, cabinet members, notable events, and some points of interest on each of the presidents. Links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files, and other presidential sites are also included.
- s9.com Biographical Dictionary
A Wikipedia type system -- anyone can edit biographies or create their own. Claims to be one of the largest biography sites on the planet.
- Twayne's Authors Online
Provides literary criticism for approximately 600 authors, including critical introductions to the lives and works of writers, the history and influence of literary movements, or the development of literary genres. A starting point for research papers on literary works and figures, special projects and presentations.
- Wikipedia Biography Portal
Many professors discourage or forbid the use of Wikipedia, but it can be a very useful resource. You can often find information in Wikipedia not available elsewhere - just use your critical thinking skills with Wikipedia.
