Databases

American National Biography (ANB)
Portraits of people from all eras and walks of life whose lives have shaped the United States.
Biography in Context (Gale)
Biography Reference Bank (Wilson)
Biographies of major current and historical figures.
LexisNexis Biographical
Find obituaries, elected officials, business people, and other biographical information.
Marquis Who's Who
Profiles of 1 million+ individuals living around the world, plus noteworthy historical figures.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Online
Biographies of people who shaped the history of the British Isles and beyond.