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Comprehensive World Biography Resources for In-Depth Research

Explore extensive biographical encyclopedias organized by chronology, gender, nationality, and profession. Discover renowned figures from ancient to modern times. Access online databases and OPAC for detailed biographies and historical context.

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Comprehensive World Biography Resources for In-Depth Research

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  1. English 9: Inner-Directed Biography Projects Webb School Library 2/14

  2. I. Biographical Encyclopedias A. General Encyclopedia of World Biography (REF/920/E) -Note dates, gender, nationality and profession B. Special A. Chronological B. Gender C. Nationality D. Profession Start Here!

  3. Biographical Encyclopedias - Chronological REF 920.09 D Dictionary of World Biography series Ancient World Middle Ages Renaissance 17th and 18th Century 19th Century 20th Century REF 920.09 G Great Lives from History series Ancient Medieval Renaissance 17th Century 18th Century 19th Century Twentieth Century

  4. Current Biography • cumulative index 1940s to present • cumulative index from 1940-1995, then use index in newest volume

  5. Biographical Encyclopedias - Gender REF 920 W Women in World History REF 920 O Oxford Encyclopedia of Women in World HistoryREF 920.973s American Women

  6. Biographical Encyclopedias - Profession

  7. II. Webb’s Online Databases A. Biographical 1. Biography Reference Bank (by/about)2. Biography in Context (primary source tabs) • Historical1. World History in Context (primary source tab)2. World History in Context (primary source tab) C. Encyclopedias 1. Encyclopedia Britannica 2. Encyclopedia Americana 3. World Book – Advanced

  8. III. OPAC A. OPAC 1. Use advanced or “power” search mode 2. Search by keyword B. Autobiographies and Biographies 1. 921s 2. Alphabetical by subject of the book Example: 921 Twain Mark C. Historical background

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