Description: The dining tent and its diners that was set up during a camping trip taken by rubber manufacturer Harvey Firestone, inventor Thomas Edison and automobile manufacturer Henry Ford in 1921. This trip was one of many that Ford, Firestone, and Edison took together between 1916 and 1924. Harding was invited to their camping trip in Maryland in July of 1921, which became known as "Camp Harding." The circular dining table was nine feet in diameter and had a Lazy Susan on the top so that diners could reach any of the dishes they wanted. It also folded so that it could be transported easily. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03564
Subjects: Presidents--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Industrialists--Ohio; Inventors
Places: Pecktonville (Maryland); Pecktonville (Maryland)
 

Description: The dining tent and its diners that was set up during a camping trip taken by rubber manufacturer Harvey Firestone, inventor Thomas Edison and automobile manufacturer Henry Ford in 1921. This trip was one of many that Ford, Firestone, and Edison took together between 1916 and 1924. Harding was invited to their camping trip in Maryland in July of 1921, which became known as "Camp Harding." The circular dining table was nine feet in diameter and had a Lazy Susan on the top so that diners could reach any of the dishes they wanted. It also folded so that it could be transported easily. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03565
Subjects: Presidents--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Industrialists--Ohio; Inventors
Places: Pecktonville (Maryland); Pecktonville (Maryland)
 

Description: Close up view of President Warren G. Harding and other diners in the dining tent that was set up during a camping trip taken by rubber manufacturer Harvey Firestone, inventor Thomas Edison and automobile manufacturer Henry Ford in 1921. This trip was one of many that Ford, Firestone, and Edison took together between 1916 and 1924. Harding was invited to their camping trip in Maryland in July of 1921, which became known as "Camp Harding." The circular dining table was nine feet in diameter and had a Lazy Susan on the top so that diners could reach any of the dishes they wanted. It also folded so that it could be transported easily. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL03566
Subjects: Presidents--United States; Ohio History--Presidents and Politics; Industrialists--Ohio; Inventors
Places: Pecktonville (Maryland); Pecktonville (Maryland)
 

Description: Booklet of illustrated rhymes drawn by cartoonist Frederick B. Opper and published by William Randolph Hearst, 1902. These satirical cartoons and rhymes criticized corporate trusts, or monopolies, which were often used by large companies to consolidate power and crush competition. Because of their association with anti-competitive practices, trusts were a politicized issue beginning in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Several presidents are associated with "trust-busting," including William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt. Frederick Opper was a well-known American newspaper cartoonist for more than sixty years. He was born on January 2, 1857, in Madison, Ohio, the son of Austrian immigrants. At the age of fourteen, Opper began drawing cartoons for the Madison Gazette, and in 1877, he accepted a position as staff artist with a magazine called Wild Oats. He spent several years at Wild Oats while also doing freelance work for several other magazines and newspapers. He then spent eighteen years working for Puck Magazine before becoming a cartoonist on the staff of the New York Evening Journal. He was one of the United States' leading cartoonists in the late 1800s and the early 1900s, and created memorable cartoon characters including "Alphonse and Gaston," "Maud, the Kicking Mule," and "Happy Hooligan," his best-known cartoon series. Opper continued to draw until 1932, when vision problems forced him to retire. He died on August 28, 1937. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: PABox683_10_001
Subjects: Opper, Frederick Burr, 1857-1937; Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951; Cartoons; Editorial cartoons; Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business;
Places: Madison (Ohio); Lake County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company President James A. Campbell, ca. 1920-1929. James Anson Campbell was born in Ohltown, Trumbull County, Ohio, on September 11, 1854. In 1900 he co-founded the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company, later to be renamed the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, in East Youngstown with George D. Wick in 1900. Campbell spent thirty years with Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and during that time he participated in numerous charitable and civic activities. In 1926 the residents of East Youngstown chose to rename their city Campbell in recognition of his contributions to the community. Campbell died September 20, 1933, at the age of 79. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05552
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Factories
Places: Trumbull County (Ohio); Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait of Youngstown Sheet and Tube President James A. Campbell, ca. 1920-1929. James Anson Campbell was born in Ohltown, Trumbull County, Ohio, on September 11, 1854. Prior to founding Youngstown Sheet and Tube with George D. Wick, Campbell worked at Republic Iron and Steel Company. Campbell served as Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company's first vice-president while Wick served as president. After Wick stepped down as president in May 1902, Campbell acted as president until the board of directors formally appointed him to the position in 1905. He maintained this role until 1930. During his 30 years with the company, he participated in numerous charitable and civic activities. In 1926 the residents of East Youngstown chose to rename their city Campbell in recognition of Campbell's contributions to the community. Campbell died September 20, 1933, at the age of 79. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05553
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Factories
Places: Trumbull County (Ohio); Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: James A. Campbell, President of Youngstown Sheet and Tube, at his desk, ca. 1920-1929. James Anson Campbell was born in Ohltown, Trumbull County, Ohio, on September 11, 1854. Despite achieving great affluence during his life Campbell did not come from a wealthy upbringing. The youngest of eight children, Campbell attended public schools in the Youngstown area. Upon graduating from Niles High School, Campbell attended Hiram College for a year. Although he had received an appointment to West Point, Campbell declined the appointment instead choosing to assist with his family's farm. In 1900 he co-founded the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company, later to be renamed the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company, in East Youngstown with George D. Wick in 1900. Campbell spent thirty years with Youngstown Sheet and Tube and during that time he participated in numerous charitable and civic activities. In 1926 the residents of East Youngstown chose to rename their city Campbell in recognition of Campbell's contributions to the community. Campbell died September 20, 1933, at the age of 79. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05554
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Factories
Places: Trumbull County (Ohio); Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: Portrait of George D. Wick, ca. 1900-1909. Colonel George D. Wick, born June 24, 1854, in Youngstown, was a dominant figure in Youngstown's industrial, financial, and commercial development. Involved with the iron and steel industry, Wick, along with James A. Campbell, resigned from the Republic Iron and Steel Company in 1900, and they formed their own company, the Youngstown Iron Sheet and Tube Company. Wick played an active role in the rising company and served as its first president but after suffering health problems he was forced to take a leave of absence. Although he later returned to the company, Wick perished on the Titanic when it sank on April 15, 1912. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05555
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Factories
Places: Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: James A. Campbell and one of his grandchildren sit outside of Campbell's home in Liberty Township, Ohio, ca. 1920-1929. Although known for his success in the steel industry, Campbell was also a devoted husband and father. Campbell married Uretta Place on January 15, 1880. They had three children: Louis, Helen (Ravelli), and Rebecca. At the time of his death in 1933 Campbell had five grandchildren. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05556
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Factories; Families; Children
Places: Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: Photograph of James A. Campbell and family relaxing at his home in Liberty Township, Ohio, ca. 1920-1929. Charles Adams Platt designed Campbell's home, located at 3434 Logan Ave. Built from 1917 to 1918, the 13,000 square foot Georgian-style residence had 52 rooms and two wings. The Campbell family resided in the home until the 1940s. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05557
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Factories; Families; Children
Places: Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: This image was taken during James A. Campbell's 75th birthday party in Youngstown, Ohio, September, 1929. Campbell, an avid golfer, celebrated his birthday with friends and family at the Youngstown Country Club. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05558
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Sports; Golf
Places: Liberty Township (Ohio); Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)
 

Description: James A. Campbell at a birthday golf outing at the Youngstown Country Club, September 1929. Campbell enjoyed good health for most of his life and continued to play golf well into his seventies. It was not until the failed merger of Youngstown Sheet and Tube and Bethlehem Steel that Campbell's health began to decline. Many consider the failed merger between the two companies as the only blemish on Campbell's record as president of Youngstown Sheet and Tube. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: AL05559
Subjects: Youngstown (Ohio); Industrialists; Ohio Economy--Economy--Business; Steel industry and trade--Ohio--Youngstown--History; Sports; Golf
Places: Liberty Township (Ohio); Youngstown (Ohio); Mahoning County (Ohio)