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Academy of Achievement
Website created to focus on those who serve as leaders and 'role models'
for students interested in leaders who have changed or shaped their
times. Included are profiles, biographies, and interviews with audio and
video clips. The list has also been divided by area of subject.
Biographical Dictionary
Quick biographical information for over 28,000 people. Can be searched by
profession, dates, works, and other keywords.
Biography.com
Best known as A&E's database of biographies
Find a Grave
Search engine for locating the graves of the famous and non-famous. Can
search by name and location with the results showing the birth & death
dates, cemetery name, and location. Contributing source listed on most
entries.
Mississippi People
Database of notable Mississippians offering search options by categories of
sports, science, writers, business & government, art, entertainment, music,
and first facts. Compiled by an English instructor at Northeast Community
College.
Wilson's Biographies (MAGNOLIA Select library for access) Biographical information taken from reliable sources of over 39,000 notable individuals from all countries and time periods.
American Presidents.org
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-Present.
Nobel Peace Prize Winners
People in the West
Pulitzer Prizes