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Ida Tarbell's Birthdate
Tarbell was born on November 11, 1857, in Erie Country, PA -
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
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.
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
Tarbell Finds the American Magazine. This Magazine was investigative work on high-ranking officials. -
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
Tarbell passed away due to Pneumonia at age 87. She died in Bridgeport, CT -
Inducted to Woman's hall of fame
She was inducted due to her amazing journalism skills in taking down corrupt leaders with her Articles