Each volume in this new series presents original scholarly biographies of more than 500 notable Americans. Articles range from 1, 000 to 6, 000 words, contain a photo of the individual, and provide a concise summary of achievements. Also detailed wherever possible, are family members, educational background, names of spouses and marriage and divorce dates, addresses of residences, and cause of death and place of burial. Each volume contains cumulative occupation and birthplace indexes.