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Contemporary Authors


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    • Database Description

    Contemporary Authors provides complete biographical and bibliographical information and references on approximately 100,000 U.S. and international authors.

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    For more information please contact the I.D. Weeks Reference Desk at 677-6085 or email your query to weeksref@usd.edu.

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