American national biography online [electronic resource].

American national biography <aug. 16, 2010->

Also known as: Oxford American national biography

[New York] : Oxford University Press, ©2000-

Updated semiannually

Biographical dictionary of notable American men and women from all eras of American history who are no longer alive. Includes illustrations and hypertext links to other web resources.
"Offers portraits of more than 17,400 men and women, from all eras and walks of life, whose lives have shaped the nation."
Features thousands of illustrations, hyperlinked cross-references and links to select web sites.

Title from title screen (viewed May 26, 2011).
"The life of a nation is told by the lives of its people."
Search Methods: Subject name, occupation, sex, birth date, death date, birthplace, contributor, keyword.
"Published under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies and Oxford University Press."

Includes bibliographical references.

Electronic database.
Images are in GIF and JPG; text is in HTML.

System requirements: Internet connectivity, World Wide Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher or Netscape 4.01 or higher).
Mode of access: World Wide Web.

United States -- New York (State) -- New York.

Available offsite via a Folger OpenAthens account