Useful Biography Web Sites
Biographies Polysearch Engine - http://www2.hawaii.edu/~jacso/extra/egyeb/poly-bio.htm
- Description: Search up to six biographical sources at once. "These are edited, collective, searchable and substantial biography collections in the genres needed the most often by most users. "
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Biography.com - http://www.biography.com
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Description: The site for the TV program, "Biography." Has short
biographical entries on thousands of persons.
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Dead People Server - http://www.dpsinfo.com/dps/
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Description: Answers the question, "Has [famous person] died?" Has
dates of birth and death, and sometimes links to other biographical material.
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Distinguished Women of the Past And Present - http://www.DistinguishedWomen.com/
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Description: Offers biographies of many women throughout history, along with links to biographies on other Web sites.
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See also Voices from the Gaps (women artists and writers of color)
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