Research Guides: Theater: Find Background Info

Biographical Information

Black Studies Center (BSC) This link opens in a new window
The Black Studies Center contains scholarly essays, periodicals, historical newspaper articles and reference books on Black Studies. It combines resources for research and teaching in Black Studies, including The Schomburg Studies on the Black Experience, Black Studies Periodicals Database (formerly IIBP), Black Literature Index, and the Chicago Defender historical newspaper from 1912-1975. ***BSC also contains content previously found at African American Biographical Database.
American National Biography This link opens in a new window
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American National Biography contains biographies, illustrations and hyperlinked cross-references.

A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers, and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800 by Philip H. Highfill; Kalman A. Burnim; Edward A. Langhans
ISBN: 0585031479
Publication Date: 1973-01-01
Information on more than 8,500 individuals. From published and unpublished sources, from wills, archives of professional societies and guilds, from records of colleges, uni-versities, and clubs, and from scholars, illuminates theatrical and musical activity in London in the 1660-1800 period. Includes Illustrations,one picture of each subject for whom a portrait exists.

Gale in Context: Biography This link opens in a new window
Biography in Context (Biography Resource Center) provides reference content from magazine and journal articles, primary sources, videos, audio podcasts, and images. It covers people from historically significant figures to present-day newsmakers.
Gale Literature: Contemporary Authors This link opens in a new window
Contemporary Authors provides access to current biographical and bibliographical data on modern authors. Included are author-provided updates, expanded entries, bibliographies, awards, and recent update information.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography This link opens in a new window
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Oxford Dictionary of National Biography is an illustrated collection of written biographies of the men and women who shaped all aspects of Britain's past, from the fourth century BC to the year 2001. The dictionary covers remarkable people in any walk of life who were connected with the British Isles-excluding living people.