CNSL 2200: Introduction to Student Leadership: Websites

Over 7,000 biographies of famous people from the A&E Television Networks, LLC.

Biographies of women who contributed to our culture in many different ways: writers, educators, scientists, heads of state, politicians, civil rights crusaders, artists, entertainers, and others.

Information for every Nobel Prize since 1901, including the Nobel Laureates' biographies, Nobel Lectures, interviews, photos, articles, video clips, press releases, educational games and more.

Index of biography websites compiled by the Internet Public Library.

Background information about U.S. Presidents including links to biographies, historical documents, audio and video files and more (from the Internet Public Library).

Search by name, position, state, party, and/or year/congress.

Searchable site of photographs, portraits, and biographical summaries of prominent Americans: artists, politicians, scientists, inventors, activists, and performers.

Find image collections of historical figures via the Google search engine.

Search for photos from LIFE magazine, from the 1750s to present.

The Digital Public Library of America brings free resources together online from America’s libraries, archives, and museums. Includes works of art and culture, records of America’s heritage, and products of scientific inquiry.

Searchable database of NY Public Library images including photographs, maps, posters, and manuscripts.

Index of biographical feature films. Check the library catalog or Prospector to determine whether a DVD of a listed film is available for checkout.