Country Studies US
Country Studies: Carnegie and the Era of Steel
Brief biographical information of Andrew Carnegie and his rise to power in the steel industry.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Second Industrial Revolution
This site from the Fordham University and the Internet Modern History Sourcebook offers an outline of primary source materials covering the Second Industrial Revolution and advanced capitalism as well as new technologies associated with...
Great Idea Finder
The Great Idea Finder: Inventor Andrew Carnegie
A brief biography on Andrew Carnegie focuses on his development of the steel industry. Includes information about his philanthropy.
Other
Bethlehem Pa: Bethlehem Steel Company: Historical Sketch
An article from a souvenir history book of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1915 about the history of Bethlehem Steel from its beginning until 1915.
Chicago History Museum
Encyclopedia of Chicago: Soldiers in Gary During Steel Strike, 1919
See a picture of soldiers parading down the street in Gary, Indiana, during the Great Steel Strike of 1919. A quote from union leadership explains the reasons behind the strike.
Other
Gilded Age: From Frontier to Factory Timeline 1845 1916
A timeline that lists major events in culture, military, industry, and politics across three-quarters of a century.
Other
Carnegie Library: Facts About Andrew Carnegie
A collection of trivia regarding the life, work, and philosophy of Andrew Carnegie.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Andrew Carnegie
A student essay explaining how Andrew Carnegie, born into poverty, became extremely wealthy, donating over 300 million dollars to various charities and organizations.
NSTATE
People of Pennsylvania: Henry Clay Frick
A brief biography of Henry Clay Frick, partner with Andrew Carnegie in the steel industry in Pennsylvania.
Robin Chew
Lucidcafe: Sir Henry Bessemer, English Inventor & Engineer
Brief biography of Sir Henry Bessemer.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Bessemer Process
Provides a summary and detailed facts about Henry Bessemer who invents a process in 1855 to create steel from iron.