Prominent Historical Figures
Concise Dictionary of American BiographyCall Number: URI Ref E176 .C73 1997ISBN: 0684805499Contains basic biographical information for approximately 19,000 Americans who died before 1940. Provides indexes to historical figures by occupation and location of birth.
To find additional information, conduct a SUBJECT search in the catalog using such terms as "Person's Name" -- BIOGRAPHY; UNITED STATES -- BIOGRAPHY, or the name of an historical figure.
The National Cyclopedia of American BiographyCall Number: URI Ref E176 .N28Encyclopedia of American biography. Provides a cumulative index to entries by personal name, subject (including U.S. state names), and family ancestry.- Notable Americans: What They Did, from 1620 to the Present by Call Number: URI E176 .N89 1988ISBN: 0810325349Listing of notable figures in American government, military, business, religion, education, and more, organized by occupation. Sections are frequently subdivided by state and time period. A series of indexes allow searching by achievements and awards, personal name, and organizational affiliation.