Skokie Public Library has an extensive collection of books and audio-visual material on all periods of history including a separate Biography collection. Use the Library catalog to search for these items.
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General Biography Sites
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
An index to numerous current and retrospective biographical dictionaries.
Use this resource to find the books that will have more information on a
person you are researching.
Skokie Public Library's guide to this database
Marquis Who's Who on the Web
Marquis Who’s Who on the Web features comprehensive profiles on over one million of the most accomplished individuals from all fields of endeavor. Search by name, gender, occupation, geography, hobbies and interests, religion, and much more. This database provides access to current biographies of all individuals who have appeared in Marquis Who's Who print titles since 1985. An online segment called "Who’s Who in American History" includes biographies from the Who Was Who in America volumes covering 1607-1985. Searches may be conducted combining up to fifteen criteria to create targeted lists of results.
