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American National Biography ON-SITE ACCESS ONLY

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Description: ANB contains biographical portraits of more than 17,400 men and women -- from all eras and walks of life -- whose lives have shaped the United States. The database also features thousands of illustrations, more than 80,000 hyperlinked cross-references, links to select web sites, and powerful search capabilities. Search Special Collections:

  • American Indian Heritage
  • Asian Pacific American Heritage
  • Black History
  • Hispanic Heritage
  • Women's History
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Coverage: Various Dates

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Almanacs, Biographies & Encyclopedias
Gender, Minority Studies & Anthropology
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Related DatabasesOn-Site Access Only
African American Biographical Database
Biography and Genealogy Master Index
Biography Index
Biography Resource Center
Credo Reference : Biography
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography
World Biographical Information System

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