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Reference Shelf: Biographies [ Reference Shelf home ]
The Sciences:Catalog of the Scientific Community: 16th & 17th Centuries"Collection of 631 detailed biographies on members of the scientific community during the 16th and 17th centuries. The vital facts about these individuals and their contributions to science can be found here". Faces of Science: African-Americans in the Sciences Biographies of African American's "who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering". Search using the alphabetical index or by field of contribution. History of Mathematics The archive contains biographies & bibliographic references for more than 1,100 mathematicians. Access is via the alphabetical, chronological, or biographical indexes. Inventor's Hall of Fame Great place to find a biographical sketch on your favorite inventor. This site is searchable by inventor's name or by the invention. Nobel Laureates in Physics, 19001 - 2003 "A list in reverse chronological order of the award winners with brief biographical information and a description of the discovery taken from the Nobel Foundation's text describing each Laureate's discovery and other sources". The Humanities:Biographies of American Architects, 1897 - 1947Verbatim transcriptions of the biographical entries from American Art Annual & Who's Who in American Art from 1897 - 1947. Citations to the original volume are included. Music Library - Composers Basic biographical information is provided. Each sketch includes the genre of music composed, list of most important or famous works, and links to related sites. The Catholic Encyclopedia: List of Popes Organized in chronological order. Some biographical sketches include links to key texts written by the Pope. Presidents of the United States Among the many treasures you can find on each president are: election results; cabinet members; presidency highlights; Internet biographies; historical documents; other Internet resources; and other 'Fast Facts'. General Resources:Biography : Official site of A & E's Biography Series - Biography FindSearchable online database of 15,000 "of the greatest names, past and present". Search either by inputing the name or by browsing an alphabetical listing. Distinguished Women of Past & Present Searchable by field or name index. This site has a nice collection of 'related sites' where you can find more information on women throughout history. The Nobel Foundation Learn about the Nobel Prize winners in all categories-- from the inception of the prize to the most recent winners. Biographical Dictionary Dictionary provides "biographical information on over 18,000 people" throughout history. Lists birth and death years, profession, positions held, and achievements. Date Last Modified: Nov 05, 2004 Page URL: http://www.coastal.edu/library/referenceshelf/biograph.html |
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