The Biography and Genealogy Master Index indexes biographical articles in a vast number of reference books, such as biographical dictionaries and subject encyclopedias. Who's Who publications from other countries and international biographical dictionaries. This is the most comprehensive resource for finding information about people, and can quickly pinpoint where to look for an article among many reference books.
Entries refer to abbreviations for titles of reference works.
Lists of these abbreviations are in the front of each volume and on the inside of the front and back covers. Supplementing the second edition are annual supplements that are collected into a five-year cumulated edition. When searching the index be sure to check all sources.