Biography

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Databases (most require KPL library card)

Biographies Plus (Home Access)

Current Biography, World Author Series, World Artists, Nobel Prize Winners, and other biographical books. Searchable by name, profession, place of birth, gender, race/ethnicity and keyword. 

Biography and Genealogy Master Index (Home Access)

Index of contemporary and historical world figures.  

Biography Resource Center (Home Access)

Biographical information of contemporary & historical figures.

Newspapers and Magazines

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People

Rolling Stone

Sister 2 Sister

TV Guide

Vanity Fair

Websites

Biography.com

This web version of the popular television program features biographical information about historical figures, celebrities, artists, and many more.

Dead or Alive

Find out if a famous person is still alive

Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online

Covers notable Canadians who died between the years 1000 and 1930.

Find A Grave

See the graves of thousands of famous people from around the world.


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