This biographies collection is part of Boston University's Missiology Collection and is freely available to the public. Biographies are listed alphabetically in an A-Z list. In addition to looking up your missionary's name in the A-Z list for a biography, search the name again in the search box to find digitized by or about your missionary. These books provide include classic writings include works on mission theology, theory, and strategy.
Note: The BU site frequently cites the below reference book held in Ryan Library.
Biographical Dictionary of Christian Missions by For women missionaries, search Credo for “The American Women's Almanac: 500 Years of Making History Timeline.”
Credo Reference helps you start your historical research with timelines, regional and global histories, and introductions to key historical events.
This video is 8 minutes and 30 seconds long and covers searching databases available through Ryan Library.
For a dynamic version of this concept map with hyperlinks and a results list on "Christian missions," visit this link to the Credo Reference database (PLNU login required).