This dictionary lists persons who have excelled in the various fields of music. Entries are listed alphabetically, including a brief sketch containing vital statistics and career information. 1984 Representatives from all segments of the art world are included in this source. The biographies are arranged alphabetically and are indexed by geographic location and professional classification. This source provides information about the major figures in the development of American education from colonial times through 1976.
Special emphasis is given to women and minorities.
Each entry consists of a biographical sketch and references for further information. This work covers major scholars in the fields of history, English, speech, drama, foreign languages, linguistics, philosophy, religion, and law. Entries are brief like those in Who's Who . C761 A work in several different series and now numbering over 100 volumes, Contemporary Authors is the most complete biographical source for current authors. All types of writing from many fields and many countries are included.