Alabama Biographical Dictionary

This publication is the definitive reference on the history makers of the state. This work contains biographies of hundreds of persons from diverse vocations that have contributed to the history of the state. Some of the vocations covered are activists, artists, authors, athletes, educators, business leaders, entertainers, historians, inventors, journalists, military figures, musicians, politicians, philanthropists and religious leaders. The editorial content of the work is well balanced over all time periods, as well as gender and political affiliations.

Minority studies are of special interest today. February is Black History Month and November is National American Indian Heritage Month. Biographies on American Indians and African Americans are included in this reference work for research on minority studies. March is National Women's History Month and this biographical dictionary includes biographies on women, also.