Tools and Resources
Whether you are a researcher, lecturer, student, or just interested in the lives of people from across history, the American National Biography Online (the ANB) allows you to meet thousands of men and women — from all eras and walks of life — whose lives have shaped American history and culture.
You, your library, or an institution with which you are affiliated must have a current subscription to access the content on the ANB, so find out how to subscribe.
If you already have access, then discover some small, highly selective lists of articles recommended by Oxford editors to jump-start yours, or your students, research.
Have you contributed an article to the ANB, or are you interested in writing a biography? Visit our page for contributors to find out more.
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