Ida Tarbell

By Andreilynch22
  • Ida Tarbell's Birthdate

    Ida Tarbell's Birthdate

    Tarbell was born on November 11, 1857, in Erie Country, PA
  • Ida Tarbell's Graduation

    Ida Tarbell's Graduation

    Tarbell graduated from Allegheny College. She was the only girl in a male-dominated class to graduate.
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    Executive Writer

    Tarbell wrote for the Chautauquan, a small teaching magazine.
  • The Life of Madame Roland

    The Life of Madame Roland

    Tarbell writes a Biography of a famous Frech Revolutionary woman.
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    Editor for McClure

    Tarbell became the editor for McClure Magazine. The Magazine was known for its politics and literature articles.
  • The History of Standard Oil is Published.

    The History of Standard Oil is Published.

    Tarbell did not like Rockefeller for personal reasons. She wrote a book on unfair business dealings and the violations of the Sherman Anti-Trust bill. This book helped the Supreme Court to keep the bill in place.
  • American Magazine

    American Magazine

    Tarbell Finds the American Magazine. This Magazine was investigative work on high-ranking officials.
  • Published an Autobiography

    Published an Autobiography

    She wrote a story on all the major accomplishments she had in her life and it was labeled " All's in a day's work"
  • Death

    Death

    Tarbell passed away due to Pneumonia at age 87. She died in Bridgeport, CT
  • Inducted to Woman's hall of fame

    Inducted to Woman's hall of fame

    She was inducted due to her amazing journalism skills in taking down corrupt leaders with her Articles