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  • American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940

    These life histories were written by the staff of the Folklore Project of the Federal Writers' Project for the U.S. Works Progress (later Work Projects) Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. The Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents representing the work of over 300 writers from 24 states..

  • Ancestry.com - American Genealogical-Biographical Index

    Searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images available with fee-based subscription. Original source: Godfrey Memorial Library. American Genealogical-Biographical Index. Middletown, CT, USA: Godfrey Memorial Library.

  • Ancestry.com - Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

    Searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images available with fee-based subscription. Original source: Gale Research Company. Biography and Genealogy Master Index. Detroit, MI, USA: Gale Research Company, 2005.

  • Biographical Dictionary

    Covers more than 19,000 notable men and women.

  • Biographical Wiki

    Biographical Wiki is created to provide and publish biographies, obituaries, pictures and source information of eminent personalities all over the world. The focus of Biographical Wiki is personalities from various fields like science, politics, art, sports and religion etc. It also includes people who are very significant in history.

  • Biographies of American Architects, 1897-1947

    Biographical material culled from obituaries originally published in American Art Annual.

  • Biography.com

    A biographical database from the makers of the A&E Biography series.

  • Book of Me, Written By You

    The Book of Me, Written by You is a weekly themed and yet varied set of prompts. Written and Developed by Julie Goucher in 2012 the prompts are released weekly and of an opportunity of self exploration - a gathering of memories for future generations. You can join the Book of Me any time. Please check the website for details.

  • Celebrate A Life.com

    Dedicated to capturing and preserving the stories of people's lives.

  • Center for Autobiographic Studies

    A non-profit organization dedicated to the creation and preservation of autobiographic works.

  • Congressional Biographical Directory

    Biographical directory of the United States Congress 1774 to present.

  • FamilySearch Wiki - United States Biography

    Nationwide American biographical indexes, compiled biographies, national, regional, and local sources.

  • FemBio

    Online searchable database of Luise F. Pusch's database Notable Women International.

  • Genbios - Biographies Online

    Find online biographies.
    [The original link is broken. This link points to an archived copy on the Wayback Machine]

  • GenealogyMagazine.com - Biographies

    In the late 1800s and early 1900s, publishing companies sent representatives across America to compile local histories and interview area residents. To finance the printing, representatives sold prepublication copies. These volumes are sometimes called mug books. Those wanting to see their biography in print had to purchase the book in advance. Aside from the flattery adorning these biographies, mug books are often valuable sources for the genealogist.

  • Infinite Humanity

    Using the tools and resources of the Internet, Infinite Humanity has created the world's first ongoing archive for you to record your presence on this planet for both today and future generations.

  • Life Memo - Write a Life Story

    Write the life stories of your loved ones and yourself. This is the place to share your real life stories.

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