
First Citizen
The Industrious Life of Joseph G. Butler, Jr.
McFarland & Co Inc (Publisher)
Published on 10. November 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
244 pages
978-1-4766-9040-7 (ISBN)
Description
In 1919, the doors of Youngstown's Butler Institute of American Art were opened for the first time. Dubbed "the lighthouse of culture," both the beautiful marble museum and the artwork inside were the gift of 19th-century industrialist Joseph G. Butler, Jr., in what was the crowning achievement of a long life. Butler earned his successes with hard work, a competitive spirit and business savvy. He earned a fortune in the iron and steel industry crowded by such figures as Andrew Carnegie, Henry Frick and Charles Schwab. Butler also took on politicians, promoted American interests, preserved American history and spearheaded projects to improve his community. To friends and admirers, he was affectionately referred to as "Uncle Joe."
This biography chronicles Butler's early life through his career in the iron and steel industry, detailing his contributions to the art world, his philanthropic endeavors and his accomplishments as an author and historian.
This biography chronicles Butler's early life through his career in the iron and steel industry, detailing his contributions to the art world, his philanthropic endeavors and his accomplishments as an author and historian.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Jefferson, NC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Interest Age: From 18 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
29 photos, notes, bibliography, index
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
362 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4766-9040-7 (9781476690407)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Joseph Lambert, Jr., is a health care administrator who previously worked as a research associate for the Ohio Historical Society. He lives in Canfield, Ohio. The late Rick Shale was a retired English professor from Youngstown State University. He co-authored two books of local history and edited numerous others related to the motion picture industry.
Content
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction
One.?A Family Tree Full of Ironmasters
Two.?Going to Work for James Ward
Three.?Ironman
Four.?The Onward March
Five.?Taking Hold at Brier Hill
Six.?Iron's Demise and the Promise of Steel
Seven.?First Steel in Youngstown
Eight.?The Original McKinley Man
Nine.?Big Steel
Ten.?The Western Adventures
Eleven.?The Gary Dinners
Twelve.?"The Youngest Old Man We Know"
Thirteen.?The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
Fourteen.?A Journey to France and the Great War
Fifteen.?Pro Bono Publico
Sixteen.?Writing the Final Chapters
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index
Preface
Introduction
One.?A Family Tree Full of Ironmasters
Two.?Going to Work for James Ward
Three.?Ironman
Four.?The Onward March
Five.?Taking Hold at Brier Hill
Six.?Iron's Demise and the Promise of Steel
Seven.?First Steel in Youngstown
Eight.?The Original McKinley Man
Nine.?Big Steel
Ten.?The Western Adventures
Eleven.?The Gary Dinners
Twelve.?"The Youngest Old Man We Know"
Thirteen.?The National McKinley Birthplace Memorial
Fourteen.?A Journey to France and the Great War
Fifteen.?Pro Bono Publico
Sixteen.?Writing the Final Chapters
Epilogue
Chapter Notes
Bibliography
Index