Publication Characteristics

Autobiography

Self-described narratives of a person's life.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Self-described narratives of a person's life.

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Synonyms

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  • Autobiographies

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Indexing Annotation

Discontinued for indexing 12/2024 - Indexers: Do not use; This heading is used as a Publication Type. used for autobiographies of persons; includes memoirs; Autobiographies as a subject are indexed under the main heading AUTOBIOGRAPHIES AS TOPIC. CATALOGER: Use for single as well as for collections of autobiographical accounts and personal reminiscences.

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History Note

was Pub Type PERSONAL NARRATIVES 1999-2011; was MH PERSONAL NARRATIVES 1963-1998; AUTOBIOGRAPHY was heading 1963-2011

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  1. V01.175w.500w.100w
  2. V02.170w.750w.100w
  3. V02.530.150w.750w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Autobiography. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020493. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020493
  2. Autobiography. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autobiography
  3. Autobiography. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4184