John D. Rockefeller
Discover the history and legacy of John D. Rockefeller, America's first billionaire. Standard Oil company was eventually broken up into Mobile, Exxon, Chevron, and a slew of other oil giants that dominate the industry today. These resources include a John D. Rockefeller biography, articles, book reviews, and more.
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller - Product Review
Titan chronicles the journey of a poor young man who started with nothing but God and ambition and ended up with one of the largest concentrations of wealth and power in history. A review of the book detailing the rise of Rockefeller and Standard Oil.
Titan chronicles the journey of a poor young man who started with nothing but God and ambition and ended up with one of the largest concentrations of wealth and power in history. A review of the book detailing the rise of Rockefeller and Standard Oil.
Ida Tarbell - History of Standard Oil & John D. Rockefeller
Even up until his death, John D. Rockefeller only considered himself to have one archenemy, Ida Tarbell, a progressive female writer who wrote a devastating account of the business practices of Standard Oil. The result was a public outcry against the company so great that it led to the Standard Oil breakup in 1911. Read the full text version of Tarbell's 1904 book here.
Even up until his death, John D. Rockefeller only considered himself to have one archenemy, Ida Tarbell, a progressive female writer who wrote a devastating account of the business practices of Standard Oil. The result was a public outcry against the company so great that it led to the Standard Oil breakup in 1911. Read the full text version of Tarbell's 1904 book here.
John D. Rockefeller Biography
A biography of John D. Rockefeller that includes several links to additional information about his life and company, Standard Oil.
A biography of John D. Rockefeller that includes several links to additional information about his life and company, Standard Oil.
John D. Rockefeller Encyclopedic Biography
A biography and encyclopedia entry about John D. Rockefeller. The entry includes information on the formation and funding of the Standard Oil Trust. In 1911, Standard Oil was broken up by the U.S. government.
A biography and encyclopedia entry about John D. Rockefeller. The entry includes information on the formation and funding of the Standard Oil Trust. In 1911, Standard Oil was broken up by the U.S. government.
Papers of John D. Rockefeller
For the first time, UPA is publishing a major portion of the John D. Rockefeller Sr. papers covering the years of his rise at Standard Oil 1877–1894. You can purchase these papers online.
For the first time, UPA is publishing a major portion of the John D. Rockefeller Sr. papers covering the years of his rise at Standard Oil 1877–1894. You can purchase these papers online.
Put Your Soul Into It
The road to happiness lies in two simple principles: find what it is that interests you and that you can do well, and when you find it, put your whole soul into it every bit of energy and ambition and natural ability you have. ~ John D. Rockefeller. Read this tribute to the Standard Oil chairman from Daily Celebrations.
The road to happiness lies in two simple principles: find what it is that interests you and that you can do well, and when you find it, put your whole soul into it every bit of energy and ambition and natural ability you have. ~ John D. Rockefeller. Read this tribute to the Standard Oil chairman from Daily Celebrations.
Rags to Riches - The Story of John D. Rockefeller
John D. Rockefeller began as a humble bookkeeper in Cleveland, Ohio and in just seven years rose to control most of the US oil industry through his company, Standard Oil. Read this somewhat tainted biography of John D. Rockefeller.
John D. Rockefeller began as a humble bookkeeper in Cleveland, Ohio and in just seven years rose to control most of the US oil industry through his company, Standard Oil. Read this somewhat tainted biography of John D. Rockefeller.
Standard Oil Corporate History
An article discussing the rise of Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller, as well as Ida Tarbell, author of "The History of Standard Oil".
An article discussing the rise of Standard Oil and John D. Rockefeller, as well as Ida Tarbell, author of "The History of Standard Oil".
The John D. Rockefeller Page
A family tree, picture, maps, biography, glossary, and a crossword are a few of the resources available at this site dedicated to the life and times of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil.
A family tree, picture, maps, biography, glossary, and a crossword are a few of the resources available at this site dedicated to the life and times of John D. Rockefeller, the founder of Standard Oil.
The Rise of John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil
Interested in a history of America's first billionaire? John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company was eventually broken up in Mobile, Exxon, Chevron, and a slew of other oil giants.
Interested in a history of America's first billionaire? John D. Rockefeller's Standard Oil Company was eventually broken up in Mobile, Exxon, Chevron, and a slew of other oil giants.
Who 2: John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil
A quick information page on John D. Rockefeller including a biography, date of birth, information on Standard Oil, and a few links.
A quick information page on John D. Rockefeller including a biography, date of birth, information on Standard Oil, and a few links.