Chicago Metro History Fair
Biographical Articles
Use these resources on any Chicago Public Library computer or on non-Library computers with your Chicago Public Library card.
Hint: You'll also find biographical articles in all of the databases listed under Encyclopedia Articles except the Encyclopedia of Chicago.
Primary or secondary source?
Biographical articles are generally secondary sources.
American National Biography »
Find articles on famous deceased Americans. The bibliographies at the end of each article can be especially helpful in pointing you to resources for further research.
Biography in Context »
Find articles on famous persons, both living and dead.
To find chapter or book-length biographies of a person, use the catalog.