Recommended Biography Websites
ipl2 - Reference - Biographies
Searchable, annotated subject directory of Internet resources selected and evaluated by librarians.
White House.gov - The Presidents
Short biographies of all U.S. presidents and first ladies.
Finding Articles and Images
These databases are good sources for articles and other biographical information on individuals.
- American National Biography Online This link opens in a new window
contains information on more than 17,400 men and women, from all eras and walks of life, whose lives have shaped the nation. Only individuals who are deceased are included in the ANB. - Biography Reference Bank This link opens in a new window
Includes biographies, obituaries, photographs, and links to biographical articles. Search by name, profession, title, place of origin, gender, race/ethnicity, titles of works, date of birth, date of death, keyword, or presence of images. - Dictionary of Literary Biography This link opens in a new window
Provides more than 16,000 biographical and critical essays on the lives, works, and careers of the world's most influential literary figures from all eras and genres. Includes the main series, the documentary series, and the yearbook series.
Search Roesch Library Catalog
You can find book-length biographies, as well as chapters included in Roesch Library's collections. Type in the person's last name, first name for best results.
Examples:
- UD Catalog This link opens in a new window
Connect to the University of Dayton Online Catalog to search for books and other materials held by the UD University Libraries.
