The Historical Volume covers those who died 1607-1896. Volumes 1 through 11 cover 1897 to 1996 and are shelved in the Reference Room. The Index Volume, covering 1607-1996, is at the Reference Desk. Most of the information here is contributed by the individual subjects. Entries include birth date and family, education, religion, career posts, current office address, etc.
Coverage here is international.
Provides birth and death dates, as well as note on chief accomplishment, in addition to index access to biographical sources on individuals covered. The Reference Division keeps files of newspaper articles of local interest, including some pieces about local personalities. You can ask for these at the Reference Desk. Also ask there for help finding biographical information in other periodicals. From the summer of 1998 to the fall of 2000, Central's collections, including Reference books, periodical backfiles, and materials which can be checked out, have been reduced in availability.