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Biography Research Tools

This Black History Month, whether you're doing a school research project or delving into local history, the Library has biography research resources for you. Watch oral history videos on HistoryMakers or learn about important historical figures on Biography Reference Source.

Biography Research Tools

This Black History Month, whether you're doing a school research project or delving into local history, the Library has biography research resources for you. Watch oral history videos on HistoryMakers or learn about important historical figures on Biography Reference Source.

It's not easy to find your historical blindspots. How do we know what we don't know? With Biography Reference Source, you can filter and browse by criteria in addition to its robust search features. Each individual includes a multitude of resources, such as encyclopedia entries, books, periodicals, and academic articles. With The HistoryMakers Digital Archive, you can deepen your historical understanding through first-hand accounts by African Americans, which can provide additional context around significant African American figures.