LibGuides: United States History: Biography

Biographies

The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century: A Social Justice Hall of Fame The 100 Greatest Americans of the 20th Century, a colorful and witty history of the most influential progressive leaders of the twentieth century and beyond.

American Environmental Leaders: From Colonial Times to the Present by Anne Becher and Joseph Richey A collection of biographies of the men and women who have made a significant contribution to environmental issues over the last 200 years. Biographies range from scientists to advocates, businessmen to musicians, politicians to actors, along with others who have forever altered how we think about the environment.
From Suffrage to the Senate: America's Political Women A comprehensive and valuable compendium of biographies of leading women in U.S. politics, past and present, and an examination of the wide range of women's movements.
Marquis Who's Who in America by Marquis Who's Who A directory of biographical information on America's most notable men and women from every field of endeavor.
Marquis Who Was Who in America 1607-1984 Who Was Who in America preserves the lifetime accomplishments of many world history-makers.
Marquis Who Was Who in America 1985-present by Marquis Who's Who Preserves the lifetime accomplishments of many world history-makers.
Speakers of the House of Representatives, 1789-2009 Contains detailed profiles, historical essays, primary documents, timeline, and bibliography.

Biography and Genealogy Master Index This link opens in a new window Indexed biographical material on people, living and deceased, from all time periods, geographic locations, and fields of endeavor.
Biography (Gale In Context) This link opens in a new window An engaging database of contextual information on the world's most influential people. Over 650,000 biographical entries cover a range of historically significant figures and present-day newsmakers.