Biography in Context

Provides biographical information on 650,000+ people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines. For more in-depth biographies of figures from American history, consult American National Biography. **Patrons should read the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy of this resource before searching.**

Access Locations:

Stephen A. Schwarzman Building;

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center;

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture;

Thomas Yoseloff Business Center at SNFL;

All Branch Libraries;

Outside the Library

Subjects:

Biography;

Reference;

Homework Help;

Encyclopedias;

African American Studies;

American Studies

Notes:

The included Lives & Perspectives Collection supports high-school curricula and university coursework by providing multidisciplinary content on notable figures and the societal forces that have shaped their lives.

Dates of Coverage:

N/A

Update Frequency:

Periodically

Print Equivalent:

The New York Public Library owns print editions of many of the resources included in the Biography in Context. Check the Library Catalog for library holdings.

Provider:

Gale Group

Format:

Web

Language:

English

Output type:

Print, Email, Download