In alphabetical order, but must have index to know which volume. Covers persons of various nationalities and fields. Information includes name, vitals, occupation, 3-4 page summary of life, selected writings, selected discography and references. Entries are signed. Information includes name, vitals, occupation, family.
Lengths vary from a half page to one page.
Information includes name, occupation, date born, life, date of death. Both the living and dead are included. Intended to record biographies of significant Americans. Literary workers are also accorded representation. Seems to follow some vague chronological order.