Research Guides: African American History: Background Information

Library Catalog This link opens in a new window
There are many books that will provide in-depth biographical information about the person you are studying.

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Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Find biographical information and excerpts of criticism in this online reference tool covering more than 130,000 novelists, poets, essayists, journalists, and other writers.
Credo Reference This link opens in a new window
Encyclopedias, dictionaries, and other reference sources that provide authoritative information. Entries may be quick facts or in-depth articles. Useful for: background information, key concepts, historical context, and mining reference lists.