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American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1940

These life histories were written by the staff of the Folklore Project of the Federal Writers' Project for the U.S. Works Progress (later Work Projects) Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. The Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents representing the work of over 300 writers from 24 states..

Ancestry.com - American Genealogical-Biographical Index

Searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images available with fee-based subscription. Original source: Godfrey Memorial Library. American Genealogical-Biographical Index. Middletown, CT, USA: Godfrey Memorial Library.

Ancestry.com - Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)

Searchable indexes; database results and some digitized images available with fee-based subscription. Original source: Gale Research Company. Biography and Genealogy Master Index. Detroit, MI, USA: Gale Research Company, 2005.

Biographical Dictionaries - Finding Biographical Information - Research Guides at Harvard Library

Biographies of American Architects, 1897-1947

Biographical material culled from obituaries originally published in American Art Annual.

Biography and Genealogy | Online Resources | Boston Public Library

Biography.com

A biographical database from the makers of the A&E Biography series.

Book of Me, Written By You (Facebook)

The Book of Me, Written by You is a weekly themed and yet varied set of prompts. Written and Developed by Julie Goucher in 2012 the prompts are released weekly and of an opportunity of self exploration - a gathering of memories for future generations. You can join the Book of Me any time. Please check the website for details.

Center for Autobiographic Studies

A non-profit organization dedicated to the creation and preservation of autobiographic works.

Congressional Biographical Directory

Biographical directory of the United States Congress 1774 to present.

Distinguished Women of Past and Present

FamilySearch Wiki - United States Biography

Nationwide American biographical indexes, compiled biographies, national, regional, and local sources.

FemBio

Online searchable database of Luise F. Pusch's database Notable Women International.

Founders Online

Through this website, you can read and search through thousands of records from George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison and see firsthand the growth of democracy and the birth of the Republic.

Genbios - Biographies Online

Find online biographies.
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GenealogyMagazine.com - Biographies

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, publishing companies sent representatives across America to compile local histories and interview area residents. To finance the printing, representatives sold prepublication copies. These volumes are sometimes called mug books. Those wanting to see their biography in print had to purchase the book in advance. Aside from the flattery adorning these biographies, mug books are often valuable sources for the genealogist.

Infinite Humanity

An interactive story creation platform to capture and share your memories

Life Memo - Write a Life Story

Write the life stories of your loved ones and yourself. This is the place to share your real life stories.

Life Profiles

Tell your life story your way. We will produce a book about your life, as told by you, but using our professional writing skills. This is for your children and for future generations of your family, to be given to them now ... or perhaps later.

Lifey - Share Your Story & Help Others

Lifey is a new service that offers 100% free video life histories for families and individuals. Lifey is building a free app to help you to share and preserve your family history.