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Ida Minerva Tarbell, 1857-1944, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
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Ida Minerva Tarbell, 1857-1944, between c1890 and c1910. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Ida Minerva Tarbell, 1857-1944, between c1890 and c1910. Bust portrait, facing right. [Writer, investigative journalist, biographer and lecturer]
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Biographer Cyanotypes 1890 1910 Gmgpc Journalism Journalist Lecturer Portrait Photographs 1890 1910 Gmgpc Straw Boater Fb Johnston Frances B Johnston Frances Benjamin Johnston Frances Johnston Johnston Frances Benjamin
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This black and white portrait captures Ida Minerva Tarbell (1857-1944) in the late 1890s or early 1910s, during the height of her illustrious career as a writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. The image, taken by renowned photographer Frances Benjamin Johnston (1864-1952), showcases Tarbell in formal attire, dressed in a high-necked blouse with a collar and a voluminous skirt, accessorized with a fashionable straw boater hat. The portrait exudes an air of intelligence, determination, and sophistication, reflecting Tarbell's status as a trailblazing figure in American journalism and literature. Born in Erie, Pennsylvania, Tarbell rose to prominence with her groundbreaking investigative reports on the Standard Oil Company, which exposed the monopolistic practices of John D. Rockefeller and brought about significant reforms in American business. Her work was published in popular magazines such as McClure's and Cosmopolitan, and she went on to write biographies of notable figures like Alexander Graham Bell and Susan B. Anthony. Tarbell's accomplishments extended beyond her writing, as she was also an accomplished lecturer, delivering speeches to audiences across the United States and abroad. This portrait, taken at the Library of Congress during this period, offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who defied conventions and left an indelible mark on American history. Frances Benjamin Johnston, a leading figure in American heritage photography, captured Tarbell's likeness with remarkable skill and sensitivity, resulting in an image that continues to captivate and inspire.
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