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The University of Winnipeg Library has many dictionaries and encyclopedias that can help you find background information on a research topic. A selection of reference materials available online are listed below:
Provides a great range of topic entries, but does not include entries on individual women. This Encyclopedia also is available in print in the Reference collection.
This is a free resource that provides signed articles on the arts, social sciences and literature. Articles include bibliographies. This site contains extensive advertising.