Web Sites for Biographies
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress 1774-Present
Offers biographical information for all U.S. Congressmen and women and members of the Continental Congress.
Biography.com
A & E Television Networks' Web site includes a 15,000-name searchable biography database, biography book reviews, and much more.
Conversations With History
Includes nearly 200 interviews, in text and video formats, of "distinguished men and women" of today. "The interviews span the globe and include discussion of political, economic, military, legal, cultural, and social issues shaping our world."
Dead People Server
Lists birth and death (if applicable) dates for over 2200 celebrities. Also includes a very brief bio, cause of death (if applicable), and a link to the celebrity's entry in the Internet Movie Database.
Pulitzer Prize
Information on the pulitzer prize, including a chronology of all the past winners, a history of the award, and sample works of the winners.