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Biography Resources

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Biography Reference Bank (H.W. Wilson) (EBSCOhost) (VALE) This link opens in a new window
Features biographical profiles, as well as obituaries, magazine articles, images, and even performance reviews.

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Subjects: Biography, History, Reference Resources