Research guides: HIS310H5: History of Women since 1800: Background Information

Biography

These collections can provide valuable information about key figures in history. Many entries will list sources for the individual and identify key works written by the person. Once you can identify the title of a publication, you can search in the UTL catalogue or primary source text collections.

Oxford Dictionary of National Biography This link opens in a new window

Encyclopedia of World Biography (2nd. ed)

Encyclopedia of Women Social Reformers by Helen Rappaport
Call Number: Reference HQ1236 .R29 2001 ERIN V. 1 & 2 & E-Book
Publication Date: 2001
The first comprehensive guide to women activists from every part of the world, illuminating the broad range of women's struggles to reform society from the 18th century to the present. It contains over 400 A-Z biographical entries.

Origin of Words

Oxford English Dictionary Online (OED)
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