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Washington and Lee University: Black History Month: Maggie Lena Walker
Maggie L. Walker was the first female bank president of the United States. Learn about the life and work of this African American teacher and entrepreneur. This brief biography includes accompanying audio [1:49], as well as a...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Robert S. Langer, sc.d.
Biography details the life and work of Robert Langer a talented biotechnologist and entrepreneur who struggled to find backing for his work before breaking new ground in biotechnology and establishing himself as a pioneer.
Genius Brands International
Secret Millionaires Club: Webisode Activities
Backed by Warren Buffett, "the world's most famous investor," the Secret Millionaires Club teaches children about saving and investing money, about how businesses and credit cards work, and about the personal qualities that support...
PBS
Pbs: Who Made America?: Innovators: Estee Lauder
One-page profile of influential innovator, Estee Lauder, a marketing genius whose vision and ideas created a world famous cosmetics dynasty.
Black Past
Black Past: Magggie Lena Walker
With this brief biography, learn about the life and career of Maggie L. Walker, the first African American bank president. Topics also includes Walker's activism, philanthropy and family history.
Library of Congress
Loc: The Branding of America
An interactive map that, when clicked, gives a famous brand name product from that particular state. For instance, click on Hastings, Nebraska and learn about the home of Kool-Aid.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Allen Toussaint
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Allen Toussaint, a songwriter, pianist, and producer, Toussaint was responsible for national hits by Ernie K-Doe, Chris Kenner, Jessie Hill, Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, and the Showmen,...
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Eunice Walker Johnson
This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Eunice Walker Johnson, an American entrepreneur born April 4, 1916, Selma, Ala.
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Captains of Industry: Second Industrial Revolution
This tutorial looks at the Second Industrial Revolution in the United States and the most famous and successful industrial entrepreneurs of that time. A PDF file of the tutorial is available.
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John Deere: Our Past Leaders: Founder John Deere
Learn about the childhood and professional successes of John Deere, who was the founder and president of the John Deere company.
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Dell: Michael S. Dell
Read about Michael Dell, the chairman of the board of directors and chief executive officer of Dell, the company he founded with $1000 in 1984 at the age of 19.
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Milton S. Hershey
The Hershey Corporation provides a one-page biography of its founder, Milton S. Hershey, which includes a picture of Hershey as a young adult.
Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation: Marcus Garvey
Article summarizing the life and work of Marcus Garvey.