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People of the Founding Era

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Biographical information for individuals mentioned in American Founding Era Papers, both well-known and lesser-known, including soldiers, slaves, authors,  and statesmen.  The connections between people in this "biographical glossary of the Founding era" are represented in interactive visualization webs.  

All Branch LibrariesSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingThe New York Public Library for the Performing ArtsThomas Yoseloff Business Center
History, Biography, United States History, Area and Cultural Studies, African American Studies, American Studies, Women's Studies
English