Biography and Genealogy Master Index is a comprehensive index to nearly 12 million biographical sketches in more than 2,700 volumes and editions of current and retrospective reference books. Covers both contemporary and historical figures throughout the world. A full text searchable archival collection of U.S. city directories from the 18th through the 20th centuries. Provides listings of names, occupations, street addresses, churches, schools, associations, businesses, and local government and community leaders. Covers many fields in the humanities and social sciences, such as history, economics, political science, religion, film, and drama.
Literary criticism is emphasized, with coverage of authors from around the world.
Provides a rich collection of articles, editorials, and reviews with a broad diversity of perspectives and viewpoints. Coverage is from 1980 to the present. Indexing begins in February 1984 and the abstracting service begins with January 1994. Indexes and abstracts articles, books, conference proceedings, government documents, book chapters, and statistical directories about public affairs from 1972. Abstracts are included in records added since 1985.