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Biography.com: Use the "Find" search box, or click on a letter of the alphabet to search for over 20,000 people, living and dead. Source: © 1998 A&E Television Networks.
Biography Almanac: Over 30,000 biographies of historical and contemporary figures. Search by name or one of the categories Source: Infoplease.com
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1774 to Present: Users may search by name, position, and state. In addition, this site includes information on the history of the House and Senate. Source: Senate Historical Office and Legislative Resource Center of the House of Representatives.
Biographies of Women Mathematicians: There are currently over 130 biographical essays available here, many of which contain photos and references to both print and electronic sources. Two sections of interest list the first Ph.D.s in math obtained by women before 1930, and a list of prizes, awards, and honors granted to women mathematicians. (description courtesy of Scout Report, 3/20/98). Source: Larry Riddle, Dept. of Mathematics, Agnes Scott College.
JockBio:
Biographies, written by published sports writers, of selected baseball,
basketball, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, and tennis players; auto
racers; and Olympic athletes. Entries include a biographical narrative,
facts, and quotes from and about the athlete. Source:
Librarian's Internet Index.