American History and American Studies: Biography

Resources Covering Deceased Persons Only

• The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. [Permanent series] (New York : J.T. White, 1892, c1891-)
Butler Reference, Butler 310 & 301 (Non-Circulating)
Call Number: R041 N21
Library has: v.1-14,v.15a-N63

Rare Book, Butler 6th Fl. East (Non-Circulating)
Call Number: REF E176 .N27 1984g
Library has: v.1-v.N-63
1892-1984

Provides "biographical sketches" of persons judged to be "prominently connected with the history of the nation." "Not only do rulers, statesman, soldiers, persons noteworthy in the church, at the bar, in literature, art science, and the professions find place, but also those who have contributed to the industrial and commercial progress and growth of the country." From "Introduction," Volume 1, vii. Especially valuable as a source of information regarding individuals who lived in the 19th century who may not be covered in American National Biography.

 

Resources that Include Living as well as Deceased Persons

The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography. (Current Series) (New York : J.T. White, 1930- )
Butler Reference, Butler 310 & 301 (Non-Circulating)
Call Number: R041 N21
Library has: A-M

Rare Book, Butler 6th Fl. East (Non-Circulating)
Call Number: REF E176 .N27 1984g
Library has: v.A-M

The focus here is on individuals judged to be of national significance who were living at the time of publication.