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(Yves Saint Laurent), Alice Rawsthorn (1996). Yves Saint Laurent: A Biography. (New York, NY: Nan A. Talese, 405 p.). Correspondent, Financial Times. Saint Laurent, Yves; Fashion designers--France--Biography; Fashion design--France--History--20th century.
(Robert Sakowitz), Jane Wolfe (1993). Blood Rich: When Oil Billions, High Fashion, and Royal Intimacies Are Not Enough. (Boston, MA: Little, Brown, 346 p.). Sakowitz, Robert; Wyatt, Lynn Sakowitz; Sakowitz Department Store--History; Family-owned business enterprises--Texas--History; Business failures--Southwestern States--History; Scandals--Texas--History; Businesspeople--Texas--Biography.
(Sir Titus Salt), Jack Reynolds (1983). The Great Paternalist: Titus Salt and the Growth of Nineteenth-Century Bradford. (New York, NY: St. Martin's Press, 382 p.). Salt, Titus, Sir, 1803-1876; Businesspeople--Great Britain--Biography; Textile industry--Great Britain--Biography; Bradford (England)--History. Alpaca. Salts Mill.
(Marcus Samuel), Robert David Quixano Henriques (1960). Bearsted; A Biography of Marcus Samuel, First Viscount Bearsted, and Founder of ’Shell’ Transport and Trading Co.(New York, NY: Viking, 676 p.). Bearsted, Marcus Samuel, First Viscount, 1853-1927; "Shell" Transport and Trading Company, ltd., London. Royal Dutch Shell Group.
(Harland Sanders), John Ed Pearce (1982). The Colonel: The Captivating Biography of the Dynamic Founder of a Fast-Food Empire. (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 225 p.). Sanders, Harland, 1890- ; Restaurateurs--Kentucky--Biography. KFC.
(Robert Sangster), Patrick Robinson with Nick Robinson (1993). Horsetrader: Robert Sangster and the Rise and Fall of the Sport of Kings. (London, UK: HarperCollins, 340 p.). Sangster, Robert; Race horses -- Breeding; Horse industry -- United States; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography.
(Kayman Sankar), David Chanderbali (1995). Kayman Sankar: The Ultimate Rice Magnate. (Georgetown, Guyana: K. Sankar and Co., 205 p.). Sankar, Kayman, 1926- ; Kayman Sankar and Company Limited--History; Rice trade--Guyana; Rice farmers--Guyana--Biography; Businesspeople--Guyana--Biography. (Kayman Sankar and Company Limited).
(David Sarnoff), Eugene Lyons (1966). David Sarnoff: A Biography (New York, NY: Harper & Row, 372 p.). Sarnoff, David, 1891-1971. RCA.
(David Sarnoff), Carl Dreher (1977). Sarnoff, An American Success. (New York, NY: Times Books, 282 p.). Sarnoff, David, 1891-1971; Radio--United States--Biography; Television--United States--Biography. RCA.
(David Sarnoff), Kenneth Bilby (1986). The General: David Sarnoff and the Rise of the Communications Industry. (New York, NY: Harper & Row, 326 p.). Sarnoff, David, 1891-1971; Radio Corporation of America--History; Broadcasters--United States--Biography; Industrialists--United States--Biography. RCA.
(Joseph B. Saunders), Otto J. Scott (1976). The Professional: A Biography of J. B. Saunders (New York, NY: Atheneum, 497 p.). Saunders, Joseph Benjamin, 1901-; Petroleum industry and trade--United States--History.
(Harold Lyle Schafer), Larry Woiwode (2000). Aristocrat of the West: The Story of Harold Schafer. (Fargo, ND: Institute for Regional Studies, North Dakota State University, 390 p.). Schafer, Harold Lyle, 1912- ; Gold Seal Company--History; Businessmen--North Dakota--Biography; Philanthropists--North Dakota--Biography.
(Dorothy Schiff), Marilyn Nissenson (2007). The Lady Upstairs: Dorothy Schiff and the New York Post. (New York, NY: St. Martin’s Press, 528 p.). Schiff, Dorothy, 1903-1989; New York Post; Journalists--United States--Biography; Publishers and publishing--United States.
Most dynamic female newspaper publisher of her day; owned, guided New York Post into one of most dedicated supporters of New Deal liberalism; maintained its distinct personality as chatty, parochial, New York tabloid.
(Salman Schocken), Anthony David (2003). The Patron: A Life of Salman Schocken, 1887-1958. (New York, NY: Metropolitan Books, 464.). Schocken, Salman; retail trade--Department Stores; publishing. Schocken & Co.
(William Mathias Scholl), William H. Scholl (1995). Foot Doctor to the World. (Ware, Hertfordshire, UK: Old Hall, 165 p.). Nephew of Dr. Scholl, Former President of International Consumer Products Division (Schering-Plough Corp.). Scholl, William Mathias, 1882-1968; Scholl, William Mathias, 1882-1968; Orthopedists--United States--Biography; Humans Feet. Dr. Scholl's).
(Texas E. Schramm), Bob St. John (1988). Tex! The Man Who Built the Dallas Cowboys. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall, 363 p.). Columnist (Dallas Morning News). Schramm, Texas E., 1920- ; Dallas Cowboys (Football team)--History; Football team owners--United States--Biography.
(Jürgen Schrempp), Jürgen Grässlin (2000). Jürgen Schrempp and the Making of an Auto Dynasty. (New York, NY: McGraw-Hill, 210 p.). Schrempp, Jürgen E.; Daimler-Benz Aktiengesellschaft; Chrysler Corporation; Chief executive officers--Germany--Biography. Daimler-Benz.
(Charles M. Schwab), Robert Hessen (1990). Steel Titan: The Life of Charles M. Schwab. (Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 350 p. (orig. pub. 1975)). Schwab, Charles M., 1862-1939; United States Steel Corporation--History; Bethlehem Steel Corporation--History; Industrialists--United States--Biography; Steel industry and trade--United States--History.
(Charles M. Schwab), Kenneth Warren (2007). Industrial Genius: The Working Life of Charles Michael Schwab. (Pittsburgh, PA: University of Pittsburgh Press, 304 p.). Emeritus Fellow of Jesus College (University of Oxford). Schwab, Charles M., 1862-1939; Industrialists--United States--Biography; Steel industry and trade--United States--History.
Startling success of Schwab's business career, his leadership abilities, his drive to advance steel-making technology and operations; visionary in industrial history of America.
(R. C. Scott), Michael A. Plater (1996). African American Entrepreneurship in Richmond, 1890-1940: The Story of R.C. Scott. (New York, NY: Garland Pub., 191 p.). Scott, R. C. (Robert Crafton), 1888-1957; African American businesspeople--Virginia--Richmond--Biography; African American business enterprises--Virginia--Richmond--History; Undertakers and undertaking--Virginia--Richmond--History; Entrepreneurship--Virginia--Richmond.
(E. W. Scripps), Gilson Gardner (1971). Lusty Scripps; The Life of E. W. Scripps (1854-1926). (St. Clair Shores, MI: Scholarly Press, 274 p. [orig. pub. 1932]). Scripps, E. W. (Edward Willis), 1854-1926; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--19th century; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--20th century; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography; Journalists--United States--Biography.
(E. W. Scripps), Edited by Charles R. McCabe (1971). Damned Old Crank; A Self-Portrait of E. W. Scripps Drawn from His Unpublished Writings. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 259 p. [orig. pub. 1951]). Journalists--United States--Biography; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography.
(E. W. Scripps), Negley Dakin Cochran (1972). E. W. Scripps. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 315 p. [orig. pub. 1933]). Scripps, E. W. (Edward Willis), 1854-1926; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--19th century; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--20th century; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography; Journalists--United States--Biography.
(E. W. Scripps), Vance H. Trimble (1992). The Astonishing Mr. Scripps: The Turbulent Life of America's Penny Press Lord. (Ames, IA: Iowa State University Press, 547 p.). Scripps, E. W. (Edward Willis), 1854-1926; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--19th century; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--20th century; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography; Journalists--United States--Biography.
(E. W. Scripps), Jack Casserly (1993). Scripps, The Divided Dynasty. (New York, NY: Donald I. Fine, 236 p.). Scripps, E. W. (Edward Willis), 1854-1926; Scripps family; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography; Newspaper publishing--United States--History.
(E. W. Scripps), Gerald J. Baldasty (1999). E.W. Scripps and The Business of Newspapers. (Urbana, Il: University of Illinois Press, 217 p.). Scripps, E. W. (Edward Willis), 1854-1926; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--19th century; Newspaper publishing--United States--History--20th century; Journalists--United States--Biography; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography.
(Richard Warren Sears), Frederick Asher (1997). Richard Warren Sears, Icon of Inspiration: Fable and Fact About the Founder and Spiritual Genius of Sears, Roebuck & Company. (New York, NY: Vantage Press, 1 vol.). Sears, Richard Warren, 1863-1914; Sears, Roebuck and Company--History; Executives--United States--Biography.
(Forrest C. Shaklee), Georges Spunt (1977). When Nature Speaks: The Life of Forrest C. Shaklee, Sr. (New York, NY: F. Fell Publishers, 226 p.). Shaklee, Forrest Clell; Shaklee Corporation--History; Chiropractors--California--Biography.
(Forrest C. Shaklee), Robert L. Shook (1982). The Shaklee Story. (New York, NY: Harper & Row, 188 p.). Shaklee, Forrest Clell; Shaklee Corporation; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Direct selling--United States.
(Forrest C. Shaklee), Nancy Brenner (1994). The Enduring Dream. (White Plains, NY: Published for Shaklee Corp. by the Benjamin Co., 215 p.). Shaklee, Forrest Clell; Shaklee Corporation--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Alden O. Sherman), Jane E Sherman (2004). Alden O. Sherman-An American Original: The Story of the Man and His Company. (Lincoln, NE: iUniverse, 288 p.). Sherman, Alden O.; Machine parts industry. Entrepreneur started a small business manufacturing vanes for the aerospace industry and made it a 50-year success. Alden O. Sherman Company.
(William Tecumseh Sherman), Dwight L. Clarke (1969). William Tecumseh Sherman: Gold Rush Banker. (San Francisco, CA: California Historical Society, 446 p.). Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891; Banks and banking--California--San Francisco--History; California--Gold discoveries. Lucas, Turner & Co.
(Eiichi Shibusawa), Teruko Craig (1994). The Autobiography of Shibusawa Eiichi: From Peasant to Entrepreneur: Translated, with an Introduction and Notes. (Tokyo, Japan: University of Tokyo Press, 192 p.). Shibusawa, Eiichi, 1840-1931; Capitalists and financiers--Japan--Biography. Shibusawa Warehouse Department.
(Shoen Family), Ronald J. Watkins (1993). Birthright: Murder, Greed, and Power in the U-Haul Family Dynasty. (New York, NY: Morrow, 425 p.). Shoen, Leonard Samuel, 1916- ; Shoen family; U-Haul International -- Officials and employees -- Biography; Murder -- United States -- Case studies; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography.
(Werner von Siemens), Wilfried Feldenkirchen (1994). Werner Von Siemens: Inventor and International Entrepreneur. (Columbus, OH: Ohio State University Press, 203 p.). Siemens, Werner von, 1816-1892; Electric engineers--Germany--Biography; Businesspeople--Germany--Biography; Electric engineering--Germany--History--19th century; Business enterprises--Germany--History--19th century. Siemens.
(Igor Sikorsky), Robert M. Bartlett (1947). Sky Pioneer: The Story of Igor I. Sikorsky. (New York, NY: C. Scribner's Sons, 153 p.). Sikorsky, Igor Ivan, 1889-1972; Aeronautics--Biography. Sikorsky Aircraft.
(Igor Sikorsky), K.N. Finne; translated and adapted by Von Hardesty. (1987). Igor Sikorsky, the Russian Years. (Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution Press, 223 p.). Sikorsky, Igor Ivan, 1889-1972; Aeronautical engineers--Soviet Union--Biography; Il´ia Muromets (Bomber). Sikorsky Aircraft.
(Igor Sikorsky), Dorothy Cochrane, Von Hardesty, Russell Lee (1989). The Aviation Careers of Igor Sikorsky. (Seattle, WA: University of Washington Press, 207 p.). Sikorsky, Igor Ivan, 1889-1972 --Exhibitions. Sikorsky Aircraft.
(Jake Simmons), Jonathan D. Greenberg (1990). Staking a Claim: Jake Simmons and the Making of an African-American Oil Dynasty. (New York, NY: Atheneum, 311 p.). Simmons, Jake, 1901-1981; African American businesspeople--Biography; Petroleum industry and trade--United States--History; Petroleum industry and trade--Africa, West--History; Civil rights movements--United States--History.
(J. R. Simplot), Robert G. Waite; in collaboration with Thomas Hale and Paul Zelus (1995). I Just Went to Work: Jack Simplot and His Business Career. (Boise, ID: March Hare Press, 118 p.). Simplot, Jack; Potato industry--Idaho--History; Businesspeople--Idaho--Biography.
(J. R. Simplot), Louie Attebery (2000). J.R. Simplot: A Billion the Hard Way. (Caldwell, ID: Caxton Press, 251 p.). Simplot, J. R. (John Richard), 1909- ; J.R. Simplot Company--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Food industry and trade--United States--History.
(Sir George Simpson), John S. Galbraith (1976). The Little Emperor: Governor Simpson of the Hudson's Bay Company. (Toronto, ON: Macmillan of Canada, 232 p.). Simpson, George, Sir, 1786 or 7-1860; Hudson's Bay Company; Colonial agents--Great Britain--Biography; Businesspeople--Northwest, Canadian--Biography; Northwest, Canadian--History; Northwest, Canadian--Biography.
(Sir Clive Sinclair), Rodney Dale (1985). The Sinclair Story. (London, UK: Duckworth, 184 p.). Sinclair, Clive, Sir, 1940- ; Electronic industries -- Great Britain -- History; Businessmen -- Great Britain -- Biography.
(Sir Clive Sinclair), Ian Adamson and Richard Kennedy (1986). Sinclair and the Sunrise Technology: The Deconstruction of a Myth. (Hammondsworth, UK: Penguin, 262 p.). Sinclair, Clive, Sir, 1940- ; Businessmen -- Great Britain -- Biography; Electronic industries -- Great Britain -- History.
(Michele Sindona), Luigi DiFonzo. (1983). St. Peter's Banker. (New York, NY: Watts, 308 p.). Sindona, Michele; Catholic Church--Finance; Bankers--Italy--Biography. Franklin National.
(Isaac M. Singer), Ruth Brandon (1977). A Capitalist Romance: Singer and the Sewing Machine. (Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, 244 p.). Singer, Isaac Merritt, 1811-1875; Sewing-machine industry--United States--History; Inventors--United States--Biography.
(Isaac M. Singer), Don Bissell (1999). The First Conglomerate: 145 Years of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. (Brunswick, ME: Audenreed Press, 239 p.). Singer Sewing Machine Company--History; Industrialists--United States--Biography; Sewing-machine industry--United States--History.
(John Singleton), Gerald Stone (2002). Singo: Mates, Wives, Triumphs, Disasters: The John Singleton Story. (New York, NY: HarperCollins, 346 p.). Singleton, John; Advertising--Australia--Biography; Businessmen--Australia--Biography; (STW Group Ltd.
(Charles Fleetford Sise), R.C. Fetherstonhaugh (1944). Charles Fleetford Sise, 1834-1918: A Biography. (Montreal, QU: Gazette Printing Co., 238 p.). Sise, Charles Fleetford, 1834-1918.; Bell Telephone Company of Canada.
(Robert Six), Robert J. Serling (1974). Maverick: The Story of Robert Six and Continental Airlines. (Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 351 p.). Six, Robert F.; Continental Airlines.
(Samuel Slater), Barbara May Tucker (1984). Samuel Slater and the Origins of the American Textile Industry, 1790-1860. (Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 268 p.). Slater, Samuel, 1768-1835; Textile industry--United States--Biography; Textile industry--United States--History. Samuel Slater and Sons.
(Tom Slick), Ray Miles (1996). King of the Wildcatters: The Life and Times of Tom Slick, 1883-1930 (College Station, TX: Texas A&M University, 166 p.). Slick, Tom, 1883-1930; Petroleum industry and trade--United States--History; Petroleum engineers--United States--Biography; Petroleum conservation--United States--History; Series: Kenneth E. Montague series in oil and business history.
(Carlos Slim Helu), José Martínez (2002). Carlos Slim: Retrato Inédito. (Mexico, D. F.: Oceano, 270 p.). Slim Helú, Carlos 1940- ; Teléfonos de México, S.A.--History; Businessmen--Mexico--Biography; Mexico Mexico City.
(Alfred P. Sloan), David Farber (2002). Sloan Rules: Alfred P. Sloan and the Triumph of General Motors. (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 292 p.). Professor of History (University of New Mexico). Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966; General Motors Corporation--History; Automobile industry and trade--United States--History.
(Alfred P. Sloan), William Pelfrey (2006). Billy, Alfred, and General Motors: The Story of Two Unique Men, a Legendary Company, and a Remarkable Time in American History. (New York, NY: AMACOM, 315 p.). Former Director of Executive Communications (GM). Sloan, Alfred P. (Alfred Pritchard), 1875-1966; General Motors Corporation--History; Durant, William Crapo, 1861-1947; Automobile industry and trade--United States--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
Intellectual master of all things organizational.
(Arthur M. Smith), R.T. King (1996). Let's Get Going: From Oral History Interviews with Arthur M. Smith, Jr.: A Narrative Interpretation. (Reno, NV: University of Nevada Oral History Program, 220 p.). Smith, Arthur M., 1922- ; First Interstate Bank of Nevada--History; Bankers--Nevada--Biography; Banks and banking--Nevada--History.
(Charles E. Smith), David Bruce Smith (2000). Conversations with Papa Charlie: A Memory of Charles E. Smith. (Sterling, VA: Capital Books, 119 p.). Smith, Charles E., 1901- ; Construction industry--United States--Biography; Real estate developers--United States--Biography; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Philanthropists--United States--Biography. Charles E. Smith Residential Realty, Inc.
(Baron Donald Alexander Smith), Donna McDonald (2002). Lord Strathcona: A Biography of Donald Alexander Smith. (Tonawanda, NY: Dundurn Press, 600 p.). Strathcona and Mount Royal, Donald Alexander Smith, Baron, 1820-1914; Hudson's Bay Company--Biography; Canadian Pacific Railway Company--Biography; Capitalists and financiers--Canada--Biography; Canada--History--1841-1867--Biography; Canada--History--1867-1914--Biography; Canada--Officials and employees--Biography.
(Francis Marion Smith), George H. Hildebrand (1982). Borax Pioneer: Francis Marion Smith. (San Diego, CA: Howell-North Books, 318 p.). Smith, Francis Marion, 1846-1931; Pacific Coast Borax Company; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Francis Marion Smith), N.J. Travis and E.J. Cocks (1984). The Tincal Trail: A History of Borax. (London, UK: Harrap, 311 p.). Smith, Francis Marion, 1846-1931; Pacific Coast Borax Company; Borax mines and mining--History; Borax mines and mining--United States--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Fred Smith), Vance H. Trimble (1993). Overnight Success: Federal Express and Frederick Smith, Its Renegade Creator (New York, NY: Crown, 342 p.). Smith, Fred, 1944- ; Federal Express Corporation--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Express service--United States--History.
(George Smith), Jenifer Glynn (1986). Prince of Publishers: A Biography of George Smith. (New York, NY: Allison & Busby, 232 p.). Smith, George, 1824-1901; Smith, Elder, and Co.--History; Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--Biography. Smith, Elder and Co.
(Paul Smithl), Helen Escha Tyler (1988). Born Smart: The Story of Paul Smith. (Utica, NY: North Country Books, 182 p.). Smith, Paul, 1825-1912; Businesspeople--United States--Biography. Paul Smith's Hotel. Founded 1858, now site of Paul Smith College.
(Roger B. Smith), Albert Lee (1988). Call Me Roger. (Chicago, IL: Contemporary Books, 324 p.). Smith, Roger B., 1925- ; General Motors Corporation--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Automobile industry and trade--United States--History.
(Wilbur S. Smith), John A. Montgomery (1985). History of Wilbur Smith and Associates, 1952-1984. (Columbia, SC: W. Smith and Associates, 247 p.). Smith, Wilbur Stevenson, 1911- ; Wilbur Smith and Associates--History; Construction industry--United States--History; Industrialists--United States--Biography.
(William Henry Snyder), Charles G. Anderson; art illustrations, Lu Bright (1984). Deep Creek Merchant: The Story of William Henry "Pete" Snyder. (Snyder, TX: Snyder Pub. Co., 240 p.). Snyder, William Henry, 1836-1916; Pioneers--Texas--Snyder--Biography; Merchants--Texas--Snyder--Biography; Snyder (Tex.)--Biography; Snyder (Tex.)--History. Sponsored by Scurry County Historical Commission.
(Frank Sobey), Harry Bruce (1985). Frank Sobey: The Man and the Empire. (Toronto, ON: MacMillam, 443 p.). Sobey, Frank, 1902- ; Sobeys Stores Ltd.--History; Empire Limited--History; Businesspeople--Canada--Biography.
(Karsten Solheim), Tracy Sumner (2000). Karsten's Way: The Life-Changing Story of Karsten Solheim-- Pioneer in Golf Club Design and the Founder of Ping. (Chicago, IL: Northfield, 239 p.). Solheim, Karsten, b. 1911; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Golf equipment industry--United States--History; Golf clubs (Sporting goods)--Design and construction--History. Karsten Manufacturing Corporation.
(A. G. Spaulding), Peter Levine (1985). A.G. Spalding and the Rise of Baseball: The Promise of American Sport. (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 184 p.). Spalding, A. G. (Albert Goodwill); Baseball players -- United States -- Biography; Businessmen -- Biography. A. G. Spaulding Brothers.
(Elliott White Springs), Burke Davis (1987). War Bird: The Life and Times of Elliott White Springs. (Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 267 p.). Springs, Elliott White; Springs Industries--History; Cotton textile industry--United States--History; Industrialists--United States--Biography; World War, 1914-1918--Biography; Novelists, American--20th century--Biography.
(Edward R. Squibb), Lawrence Goldtree Blochman (1958). Doctor Squibb; The Life and Times of a Rugged Idealist. (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 371 p.). Squibb, Edward Robinson, 1819-1900. Bristol-Myers Squibb.
(Reo Stakis), Jack Webster (1999). Stakis: The Reo Stakis Story. (Edinburgh, Scotland: B & W, 258 p.). Stakis, Reo; Stakis plc. Hotelkeepers -- Great Britain -- Biography.
(Ellsworth M. Statler), Rufus Jarman (1952). A Bed for the Night; the Story of the Wheeling Bellboy, E.M. Statler, and His Remarkable Hotels. (New York, NY: Harper, 309 p.). Statler, Ellsworth Milton; Hotels Statler Company, Inc.
(Ellsworth M. Statler), Floyd Miller (1968). Statler, America's Extraordinary Hotelman. (New York, NY: Statler Foundation, 240 p.). Statler, Ellsworth Milton. Hotels Statler Company, Inc.
(Jay Stein), David J. Ginzl; with a foreword by Eli N. Evans (2004). Stein Mart: An American Story of Roots, Family, and Building a Greater Dream. (Tampa, FL: University of Tampa Press, 172 p.). Stein, Jay, 1945- ; Stein Mart--History; Discount houses (Retail trade)--United States--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Samuel Steinberg.), Ann Gibbon & Peter Hadekel (1990). Steinberg: The Breakup of a Family Empire. (Toronto, ON: Macmillan of Canada, 284 p.). Steinberg, Samuel, 1905-1978; Steinberg family; Steinberg Inc.--History; Businesspeople--Canada--Biography; Supermarkets--Québec (Province)--History; Family-owned business enterprises--Québec (Province)--Succession--History; Domestic relations--Québec (Province)--History. Steinberg Inc. Winner - Canada's 1990 National Business Book Award.
(Manfred Steinfeld), Janice Petterchak (2000). A Legacy of Style: Shelby Williams Industries, Inc. (Rochester, IL: Legacy Press, 210 p.). Steinfeld, Manfred, 1924- ; Shelby Williams Industries, Inc.--History; Shelby Williams Industries, Inc.--Officials and employees--Biography; Furniture industry and trade--History; Businessmen--Illinois--Chicago--Biography.
(Steinman Family), John H. Brubaker, III (1984). The Steinmans of Lancaster: A Family and Its Enterprises. (Lancaster, PA: Steinman Enterprises,, 219 p.). Steinman family; Publishers and publishing--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Biography; Businesspeople--Pennsylvania--Lancaster County--Biography; Lancaster County (Pa.)--Biography; Lancaster County (Pa.)--History. Lancaster Newspapers Inc.
(Steinway Family), D.W. Fostle (1994). The Steinway Saga: An American Dynasty (New York, NY: Scribner, 710 p.). Steinway family; Steinway & Sons--History; Piano makers--New York (State)--New York--History.
(Steinway Family), Susan Goldenberg (1996). Steinway from Glory to Controversy: The Family, the Business, the Piano(Buffalo, NY: Mosaic Press, 253 p.). Steinway family; Steinway & Sons--History; Piano makers--New York (State)--New York--History; Steinway piano--History.
(James Stone Stenersen), Jamie Robert Vollmer (1982). Ninety-Nine Year Lease on Cloud Nine: An Oral Biography of James Stone Stenersen. (Stuart, FL: American Memoirs, 239 p.). Stenersen, James Stone, 1904- ; Stenersen Mahoghany Corporation; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Lumber trade--United States--History--20th century; Construction industry--United States--20th century.
(George Stephenson), John Thomas (1952). The Story of George Stephenson. (London, UK: Oxford University Press, 173 p.). Stephenson, George, 1781-1848; Railroads--Great Britain. Stockton and Darlington Railway.
(George Stephenson), John Rowland (1971). Railway Pioneer: The Story of George Stephenson. (New York, NY: Roy Publishers, 121 p.). Stephenson, George, 1781-1848; Stephenson, George, 1781-1848; Railroads--Great Britain--Biography. Stockton and Darlington Railway.
(George Stephenson), Samuel Smiles (1971). The Life of George Stephenson, Railway Engineer. (Ann Arbor, MI: Plutarch Press, 557 p. [5th ed.; orig. pub. 1858]). Stephenson, George, 1781-1848; Railroads--Great Britain--History; Locomotives--History. Stockton and Darlington Railway.
(George and Robert Stephenson), L. T. C. Rolt (1977). George and Robert Stephenson: The Railway Revolution. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 356 p. [orig. pub. 1960]). Stephenson, George, 1781-1848; Stephenson, Robert, 1803-1859; Railroad engineers--England--Biography. Stockton and Darlington Railway.
(Edward Reilly Stettinius), John Douglas Forbes (1974). Stettinius, Sr.: Portrait of a Morgan Partner. (Charlottesville, VA: University Press of Virginia, 244 p.). Stettinius, Edward Reilly, 1865-1925; J.P. Morgan & Co.
(Nathaniel Stevens), Horace Nathaniel Stevens (1946). Nathaniel Stevens, 1786-1865; An Account of His Life and the Business He Founded. (North Andover, MA, 266 p.). Founder of J. P. Stevens & Co. Stevens, Nathaniel, 1786-1865; Stevens (M. T.) and sons company, North Andover, Mass.
(Alexander T. Stewart), Stephen N. Elias (1992). Alexander T. Stewart: The Forgotten Merchant Prince. (Westport, CT: Praeger, 172 p.). Stewart, Alexander Turney, 1803-1876; Merchants--New York (State)--New York--Biography; Retail trade--New York (State)--New York--History--19th century.
(Gordon Arthur "Butch" Stewart), Pamela Lerner Jaccarino; Foreword by Sir Richard Branson (2006). All That's Good: The Story of Butch Stewart, the Man Behind Sandals Resorts. (Boca Raton, FL: Sandow Media, 328 p.). Sandals Resorts; Stewart, Butch; Travel and Touris -- Caribbean. Gordon Arthur (Butch) Stewart.
Spirit, drive behind one of most successful travel and tourism ventures worldwide.
(Martha Stewart), Jerry Oppenheimer (1997). Martha Stewart-- Just Desserts: The Unauthorized Biography. (New York, NY: Morrow, 399 p.). Stewart, Martha; Home economists--United States--Biography; Businesswomen--United States--Biography. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.
(Martha Stewart), Christopher M. Byron (2002). Martha Inc.: The Incredible Story of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. (New York, NY: Wiley, 405 p.). Stewart, Martha; Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia; Artisans--United States--Biography; Businesswomen--United States--Biography.
(Martha Stewart), Lloyd Allen (2006). Being Martha: The Inside Story of Martha Stewart and Her Amazing Life. (Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 240 p.). Friend of Family. Stewart, Martha; Home economists--United States--Biography; Businesswomen--United States--Biography. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia.
Flesh-and-blood woman behind the glamorous public image.
(James Esmond Stiles), Edward Uhlan; Foreword by Kent Cooper; Appreciation by Cranston Williams (1959). Dynamo Jim Stiles: Pioneer of Progress; The Story of a Newspaper Publisher Who Built a Country and a Legend. (New York, NY: Exposition Press, 392 p.). Stiles, James Esmond, 1889-; Nassau Daily Review-Star.
(James Stillman), Anna Robeson Burr (1927). The Portrait of a Banker: James Stillman, 1850-1918. (New York, NY: Duffield & Company, 370 p.). Stillman, James, 1850-1918. First Citibank chairman in 1909. Citibank.
(James Stillman), John K. Winkler (1934). The First Billion; The Stillmans and the National City Bank. (New York, NY: The Vanguard Press, 277 p.). Stillman, James, 1850-1918; Stillman, James Alexander, 1873-1944; First National City Bank of New York.
(Arthur Edward Stilwell), Keith L. Bryant, Jr. (1971). Arthur E. Stilwell, Promoter with a Hunch. (Nashville, TN: Vanderbilt University Press, 256 p.). Stilwell, Arthur Edward, 1861-1928. Up and down career of a railroad visionary. Port Author, TX named after Stilwell. Kansas City Southern.
(Eddie Stobart), Noel Davidson (1998). Only the Best Will Do: Eddie Stobart Story. (Belfast, IR: Ambassador Productions Ltd., 200 p.). Stobart, Eddie; Trucking--Britain--History. Eddie Stobart Ltd.
(C. Paul Stocker), David N. Keller ( 1991). C. Paul Stocker: His Life and Legacy. (Athens, OH: Ohio University Press, 219 p.). Stocker, C. Paul (Closman Paul), 1904-1978; Electric engineers--United States--Biography; Telephone supplies industry--United States--Biography. Lorain Products.
(Howard J. Stoddard), Richard D. Poll (1980). Howard J. Stoddard, Founder, Michigan National Bank. (East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Press, 257 p.). Stoddard, Howard J., 1901-1971; Michigan National Bank--History; Bankers--United States--Biography.
(Ralph Stolle), Geoffrey Williams ; foreword by Congressman Rob Portman (2004). Ingenuity in a Can: The Ralph Stolle Story. (Wilmington, OH: Orange Frazer Press, 117 p.). Stolle, Ralph J. 1904-1996; Inventors--United States--Biography; Inventions--History; Tin containers; Stolle Corporation.
Changed soda pop culture; created method for manufacturing easy open, pull tab, seemingly mundane device but an engineering feat.
(Josephine McAllister Stone), J. Emily Foster (2001). The Legend of Barjo Restaurant: The Life of Josephine McAllister Stone. (Lisbon Falls, ME: Soleil Press, 416 p.). Stone, Josephine McAllister, 1903- ; Restaurateurs--Maine--Norway--Biography; Family--Maine; Women--Biography; Norway (Me.)--History. Barjo Restaurant.
(Levi Strauss), Irmalotte Masson, Ursula von Wiese (1978). Die Levi-Strauss-Saga: d. Marchenhafte Geschichte d. Mannes, d. d. Jeans Erfand. (Munchen, Germany: Kindler, 247 p.). Strauss, Levi, 1829-1902; Levi Strauss and Company--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Clothing trade--United States--History.
(Elbridge A. Stuart), James Marshall (1970). Elbridge A. Stuart, Founder of Carnation Company. (Los Angeles, CA: Carnation Co., 257 p.). Stuart, Elbridge Amos, 1856-1944; Carnation Company.
(Williamson Sylvester Stuckey), Elizabeth McCants Drinnon (1997). Stuckey: The Biography of Williamson Sylvester Stuckey, 1909-1977. (Macon, GA: Mercer University Press, 131 p.). Stuckey, Williamson Sylvester, 1910- ; Restaurateurs--United States--Biography; Grocers--United States--Biography; Fast food restaurants--United States--History; Convenience stores--United States--History. Stuckey's.
(Julien Studley), Peter Hellman (2004). The Making of a Real Estate Empire: Lessons from Julien Studley. (Hoboken, NJ: Wiley, 272 p.). Studley, Julien J.; Studley Inc.--History; Real estate agents--New York (State)--New York--Biography. Studley Inc.
(Laurence Sulivan), George K. McGilvary (2006). Guardian of the East India Company: The Life of Laurence Sulivan. (London, UK: Tauris Academic Studies, 328 p.). Sulivan, Laurence, d. 1786; East India Company -- History -- 18th century; Businessmen -- Great Britain -- Biography; Businessmen -- India -- Biography; Great Britain -- Colonies -- Commerce.
Influential businessman who controlled most powerful private company of his day. East India Company.
(Louis H. Sullivan), Larry Millett (1985). The Curve of the Arch: The Story of Louis Sullivan’s Owatonna Bank. (St. Paul, MN: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 203 p.). Sullivan, Louis H., 1856-1924; Elmslie, George Grant, 1871-1952; Bennett, Carl Kent; National Farmers’ Bank (Owatonna, Minn.); Public buildings--Minnesota--Owatonna.
(Carl A. Swanson), Robert G. Phipps (1977). The Swanson Story: When the Chicken Flew the Coop. (Omaha, NE: Carl and Caroline Swanson Foundation, 100 p.). Swanson, C. A. (Carl Anton), 1879-1949; C.A. Swanson & Sons; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Gustavus Franklin Swift), Louis F. Swift and Arthur Van Vlissingen (1927). The Yankee of the Yards; The Biography of Gustavus Franklin Swift. (New York, NY: A. W. Shaw company, 218 p.). Swift, Gustavus Franklin, 1839-1903; Meat industry and trade--United States.
(Dwarkanath Tagore), Blair B. Kling (1976). Partner in Empire: Dwarkanath Tagore and the Age of Enterprise in Eastern India. (Berkeley, CA: University of California Press, 276 p.). Tagore, Dwarkanath, 1794-1846; Businesspeople--Bengal--Biography; Entrepreneurship; Bengal (India)--Economic conditions. Great Western Bengal Railway Company.
(Chin Tuan Tan), Mike Macbeth (2003). Quiet Achiever: The Life and Times of Tan Sri Dr. Tan Chin Tuan. (Singapore: Times Editions, 215 p.). Tan, Chin Tuan; Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation--History; Bankers--Singapore--Biography; Banks and banking, Chinese--Singapore--History.
(Charles Tandy), Irvin Farman (1992). Tandy's Money Machine: How Charles Tandy Built Radio Shack into the World's Largest Electronics Chain. (Chicago, IL: Mobium Press, 464 p.). Tandy, Charles, 1918-1978; Radio Shack--History; Tandy Corporation--History; Business people--United States--Biography; Electronic industries--United States--History; Chain stores--United States--History.
(Simpson Bobo Tanner), Gerald W. Johnson (1952). The Making of a Southern Industrialist; A Biographical Study of Simpson Bobo Tanner. (Chapel Hill, NC: University of North Carolina Press, 84 p.). Tanner, Simpson Bobo, 1853-1924.; Henrietta Mills; Florence Mill. Henrietta Mills.
(Jannie Tay), Compiled and Edited by Wong Wan Ling (2002). Time To Live: Jannie Tay's Journey. (Singapore: Times Books International, 176 p.). Co-Founder (The Hour Glass). Tay, Jannie, 1945- ; Businesswomen--Singapore--Biography.
(Charles H. Taylor), James Morgan (1923). Charles H. Taylor, Builder of the Boston Globe. (Boston, MA, 213 p,). Taylor, Charles Henry, 1846-1921; Globe, Boston. Published on the fiftieth anniversary of his editorship, 1873-1923.
(Herbert John Taylor), Paul H. Heidebrecht (1990). God's Man in the Marketplace: The Story of Herbert J. Taylor. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 120 p.). Taylor, Herbert John, 1893-1978; Rotary International--Presidents--Biography; Christian biography--United States; Businesspeople--United States--Biography. Rotary Club.
(Moses Taylor), Daniel Hodas (1976). The Business Career of Moses Taylor: Merchant, Finance Capitalist, and Industrialist. (New York, NY: New York University Press, 356 p.). Taylor, Moses; Industrialists--United States--Biography. City Bank in New York.
(Walter Clark Teagle), Bennett H. Wall and George S. Gibb (1974). Teagle of Jersey Standard. (New Orleans, LA: Tulane University, 386 p.). Teagle, Walter Clark, 1878-1962; Standard Oil Company.
(James Tegg), Victor Crittenden (2000). James Tegg, Early Sydney Publisher and Printer: The Tegg Brothers, the Australian Arm of the Book Empire of Thomas Tegg of London. (Canberra, AU: Mulini Press, 103 p.). Tegg, James, 1808-1845; James Tegg & Co.--Bibliography; Publishers and publishing--Australia--Sydney (N.S.W.)--History--19th century; Booksellers and bookselling--Australia--Sydney (N.S.W.)--History--19th century; Printing--Australia--Sydney (N.S.W.)--History--19th century; Australia--Intellectual life--19th century. James Tegg & Co..
(Nikola Tesla), Marc J. Seifer (1996). Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla: Biography of a Genius (Seacaucus, NJ: Carol Pub., 542 p.). Tesla, Nikola, 1856-1943; Electric engineers--United States--Biography; Inventors--United States--Biography.
(Franklin S. Terry), Edward J. Covington (1994). Franklin S. Terry (1862-1926), Industrialist: Paragon of Organization, Harmony, and Generosity. (Highland Heights, OH: E.J. Covington, 101 p.). Terry, Franklin S., 1862-1926; Terry family; General Electric Company--History; Industrialists--United States--Biography; Philanthropists--United States--Biography; Electric lamp industry--United States--History; Blind--United States--Printing and writing systems--History; Deaf--Means of communication--United States--History; Ansonia (Conn.)--Biography.
(Sir Leslie Thiess), Joan Priest (1981). The Thiess Story. (Ascot, Qld.: Boolarong Publications, 256 p.). Thiess, Leslie, Sir, 1909- ; Thiess Holdings Limited--History; Construction industry--Australia--History; Construction industry--Australia--Biography.
(Christopher James Thomas), John Somerville (1991). Christopher Thomas, Soapmaker of Bristol: The Story of Christr. Thomas & Bros., 1745-1954. (Bristol, UK: White Tree Books, 121 p.). Thomas, Christopher James, 1807-1894; Christr. Thomas & Bros.--History; Soap trade--England--Bristol--History; Soap factories--England--Bristol--History; Businessmen--England--Bristol--Biography; Bristol (England)--Economic conditions.
(Robert E. Thomas), Rufus Jarman (1977). The Energy Merchant (New York, NY: R. Rosen Press, 279 p.). Thomas, Robert E., 1914- ; Mapco -- History; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography. Mapco.
(Elihu Thomson), W. Bernard Carlson (1991). Innovation as a Social Process: Elihu Thomson and the Rise of General Electric, 1870-1900 (New York, NY: Cambridge University Press, 377 p.). Thomson, Elihu, 1853-1937; General Electric Company -- History; Inventors -- United States -- Biography; Electric industries -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Electric power systems -- United States -- History -- 19th century; Industrial organization -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
(J. Edgar Thomson), James A. Ward (1980). J. Edgar Thomson: Master of the Pennsylvania. (Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 265 p.). Thomson, J. Edgar (John Edgar), 1808-1874; Pennsylvania Railroad--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Fred Thompson), Woody Register (2001). The Kid of Coney Island: Fred Thompson and the Rise of American Amusements (New York, NY: Oxford University Press, 400 p.). Professor of American Studies (Sewanee, University of the South). Thompson, Fred, 1873-1919; Amusement park owners--New York (State)--New York--Biography.
(Tex Thornton), Beirne Lay; Foreword by James H. Doolittle (1969). Someone Has To Make It Happen; The Inside Story of Tex Thornton, the Man Who Built Litton Industries. (Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 204 p.). Thornton, Charles Bates, 1913; Litton Industries.
(Thyssen Family), David R. L. Litchfield (2006). The Thyssen Art Macabre. (London, UK: Quartet Books, 450 p.). Thyssen, August; Thyssen Family; Thyssen & Co. (Mülheim an der Ruhr, Germany)--History.
Truth behind Thyssen family history is much darker than family has portrayed.
(William Tinsley), Commentary by Peter Newbolt (2001). William Tinsley (1831-1902): Speculative Publisher: With a Check-List of Books Published by Tinsley Brothers, 1854-1888. (Burlington, VT: Ashgate, 370 p.). Tinsley, William, 1831-1902; Tinsley Brothers--History; Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--Biography; Literature publishing--Great Britain--History--19th century.
(Laurence A. Tisch), Christopher Winans (1995). The King of Cash: The inside Story of Laurence Tisch (New York, NY: Wiley, 288 p.). Tisch, Laurence A., 1923- ; CBS Inc.; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography; Capitalists and financiers -- United States -- Biography; Millionaires -- United States -- Biography; Television broadcasting -- United States -- Ownership.
(Jacob Tonson), Georg F. Papali (1968). Jacob Tonson, Publisher; His Life and Work (1656-1736). (Aukland, NZ: Tonson Publishing House, 231 p.). Tonson, Jacob, 1656?-1736; Publishers and publishing--England--London--History--18th century; Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--Biography. A thesis approved by the University of London, for the Internal Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Arts (English) 1933. Kit-Cat Club.
(Jacob Tonson), Harry M. Geduld (1969). Prince of Publishers; A Study of the Work and Career of Jacob Tonson. (Bloomington, IN: Indiana University Press, 245 p.). Tonson, Jacob, 1656?-1736; Publishers and publishing--England--London--History--18th century; Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--Biography. Literary club which he founded c.1700, and was publisher of works by Addison, Steele, and Pope, among others. Kit-Cat Club.
(Jacob Tonson), Kathleen M. Lynch (1971). Jacob Tonson, Kit-Cat Publisher. (Knoxville, TN: University of Tennessee Press, 241 p.). Tonson, Jacob, 1656?-1736.; Publishers and publishing--England--London--History--18th century; Publishers and publishing--Great Britain--Biography. Kit-Cat Club.
(Graham F. Towers), Douglas H. Fullerton (1986). Graham Towers and His Times: A Biography. (Toronto, ON: McClelland and Stewart, 348 p.). Towers, Graham F., 1897-1975; Bank of Canada--History; Bankers--Canada--Biography. September 8, 1934 - First Governor of the Bank of Canada.
(Juan Trippe), Matthew Josephson (1972). Empire of the Air: Juan Trippe and the Struggle for World Airways. (New York, NY: Arno Press, 236 p. [Reprint 1943 ed.]). Trippe, J. T. (Juan Terry), 1899-; Pan American World Airways, inc.; Aeronautics, Commercial--History.
(Juan Trippe), Robert Daley (1980). An American Saga: Juan Trippe and His Pan Am Empire. (New York, NY: Random House, 529 p.). Trippe, J. T. (Juan Terry), 1899- ; Pan American World Airways, inc.; Aeronautics--United States--Biography.
(Juan Trippe), Marylin Bender and Selig Altschul (1982). The Chosen Instrument: Pan Am, Juan Trippe, The Rise and Fall of an American Entrepreneur. (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 605 p.). Trippe, J. T. (Juan Terry), 1899- ; Pan American World Airways, inc.--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography.
(Felix Trochu), Guy Delorme (2000). L’Abbe Trochu, Patron de Presse. (Rennes, FR: Apogee, 255 p.). Trochu, Felix, 1868-1950; Ouest-Eclair; Journalists--France--Biography; Publishers and publishing--France--Biography.
(Jonathan Trumbull), Glenn Weaver (1956). Jonathan Trumbull, Connecticut's Merchant Magistrate, 1710-1785. (Hartford, CT: Connecticut Historical Society, 182 p.). Trumbull, Jonathan, 1710-1785.
(Donald J. Trump), Jerome Tuccille (1985). Trump: The Saga of America's Most Powerful Real Estate Baron. (New York, NY: Donald I. Fine, 243 p.). Trump, Donald, 1946-; Real estate business--United States; Real estate investment--United States.
(Donald J. Trump), Jerome Tuccille (1987). Trump. (New York, NY: D .I. Fine, 272 p. [3rd ed.]). Trump, Donald, 1946- ; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Real estate developers--United States--Biography.
(Donald J. Trump), Wayne Barrett; research assistance by Jonathan Gill and Timothy L. O'Brien. (1992). Trump: The Deals and the Downfall. (New York, NY: HarperCoillins, 492 p.). Trump, Donald, 1946-; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography.
(Donald J. Trump), John R. O'Donnell with James Rutherford (1992). Trumped!: The Inside Story of the Real Donald Trump--His Cunning Rise and Spectacular Fall. (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 348 p.). Trump, Donald, 1946- ; Businessmen -- United States; Real estate developers -- United States; Casinos -- New Jersey -- Atlantic City -- Management.
(Donald J. Trump), Harry Hurt III (1993). The Lost Tycoon: The Many Lives of Donald J. Trump. (New York, NY: Norton, 447 p.). Trump, Donald, 1946- ; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography; Real estate developers -- United States -- Biography.
(Donald J. Trump), Gwenda Blair (2000). The Trumps: Three Generations That Built an Empire. (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 591 p.). Trump, Donald, 1946- ; Trump, Friedrich, 1869-1918; Trump, Fred, 1905-1999; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Real estate developers--United States--Biography.
(Donald J. Trump), Timothy L. O'Brien (2005). TrumpNation: The Art of Being The Donald. (New York, NY: Warner Books, 288 p.). Business Reporter (New York Times). Trump, Donald, 1946- ; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Real estate developers--United States--Biography. Contradictions of Trump's life.
(Tsutsumi Family), Lesley Downer (1994). The Bothers: The Hidden World of Japan's Richest Family. (New York, NY: Random House, 418 p.). Tsutsumi family; Tsutsumi, Yasujir¯o, 1889-1964; Tsutsumi, Seiji; Tsutsumi, Yoshiaki, 1934- ; Executives--Japan--Biography; Businesspeople--Japan--Biography; Conglomerate corporations--Japan--History--20th century. Seibu Group.
(Frederic Tudor), Carl Seaburg and Stanley Paterson (2003). The Ice King: Frederic Tudor and His Circle. (Boston, MA: Massachusetts Historical Society, 256 p.). Former Librarian of Crane Theological School, Tufts University; Co-minister with Kenneth Patton of the Charles Street Meeting House in Boston; and Curator of Manuscripts at the Andover-Harvard Theological Library, Harvard Divinity School. Tudor, Frederic, 1783-1864; Industrialists United States Biography; Ice industry United States.
(Alan M. Turing), David Leavitt (2005). The Man Who Knew Too Much: Alan Turing and the Invention of the Computer. (New York, NY: Norton, 288 p.). Teaches Creative Writing (University of Florida, Gainesville). Turing, Alan Mathison, 1912-1954; Mathematicians--Great Britain--Biography; Gay men--Legal status, laws, etc.--Great Britain; Artificial intelligence--History.
Originator of ideas that led to invention of computer.
(Glenn Turner), Rudy Maxa (1977). Dare To Be Great. (New York, NY: Morrow, 256 p.). Turner, Glenn, 1935- ; Fraud--United States--Case studies; Swindlers and swindling--United States--Biography; Koscot Interplanetary.
(Ted Turner), Christian Williams (1981). Lead, Follow or Get out of the Way: The Story of Ted Turner (New York, NY: Times Books, 282 p.). Turner, Ted; Businessmen -- United States -- Biography; Telecommunication -- United States -- Biography; Sports team owners -- United States -- Biography; Sailors -- United States -- Biography.
(Ted Turner), Robert Goldberg and Gerald Jay Goldberg (1995). Citizen Turner: The Wild Rise of an American Tycoon (New York, NY: Harcourt Brace & Co., 525 p.). Turner, Ted; Cable News Network--Biography; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Telecommunication--United States--Biography.
(Ted Turner), Porter Bibb (1997). Ted Turner: It Ain't as Easy as It Looks (Boulder, CO: Johnson Books, 480 p.). Turner, Ted; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Telecommunication--United States--Biography; Sports team owners--United States--Biography; Sailors--United States--Biography.
(Ted Turner), Richard Hack (2003). Clash of the Titans: How the Unbridled Ambition of Ted Turner and Rupert Murdoch Has Created Global Empires That Control What We Read and Watch. (Beverly Hills, CA: New Millennium Press, 448 p.). Turner, Ted; Murdoch, Rupert, 1931- ; News Corporation; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Mass media--United States--Biography; Mass media--Australia--Biography; Cable News Network.
(Ted Turner), Ken Auletta (2004). Media Man: Ted Turner's Improbable Empire. (New York, NY: Norton, 205 p.). Turner, Ted; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Sports team owners--United States--Biography; Telecommunication--United States--Biography. Contents: Getting fired -- Father and son -- The rabbit -- The rabbit mates -- A billionaire Jeremiah -- Turner wrestles the bear -- The merger from hell -- Hubris -- Exits -- Zorba the Greek.
(Charles Learning Tutt), Thomas J. Noel and Cathleen M. Norman (2000). Pikes Peak Partnership: The Penroses and the Tutts. (Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado, 264 p.). Penrose, Spencer, b. 1865; Tutt, Charles Leaming; Businessmen--Colorado--Colorado Springs--Biography; Industrialists--Colorado--Colorado Springs--Biography; Philanthropists--Colorado--Colorado Springs--Biography; Colorado Springs (Colo.)--Biography. Cash-On-Delivery Mine.
(Henry Tyrer), Peter N. Davies (1979). Henry Tyrer: A Liverpool Shipping Agent and His Enterprise, 1879-1979. (London, UK: Croom Helm, 159 p.). Tyrer, Henry, 1858-1936; Henry Tyrer & Company--History; Ship brokers--Great Britain--Biography. Henry Tyrer & Company.
(Mark Underwood), Craig Canine (1995). Dream Reaper: The Story of an Old-Fashioned Inventor in the High-Tech, High-Stakes World of Modern Agriculture. (Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press, 300 p. [orig. pub. 1995]). Underwood, Mark; Lagergren, Ralph; Harvesting machinery--United States--History; Agriculture--United States--History.
(Sir William Cornelius Van Horne), Walter Vaughan (1920). The Life and Work of Sir William Van Horne. (New York, NY: Century, 388 p.). Van Horne, William Cornelius, Sir, 1843-1915; Canadian Pacific Railway Company.
(Sir William Cornelius Van Horne), Valerie Knowles (2004). From Telegrapher to Titan: The Life of William C. Van Horne. (Tonawanda, NY: Dundurn Press, 501 p.). Van Horne, William Cornelius, Sir, 1843-1915; Canadian Pacific Railway Company--Presidents--Biography; Railroads--Canada--History; Railroads--Cuba--History; Capitalists and financiers--Canada--Biography; Art--Collectors and collecting--Canada--Biography.
(Frank VanderSloot), Richard M. Barry (1998). Built on Solid Principles: The Melaleuca Story. (Littleton, CO: RM Barry Publications, 121 p.). VanderSloot, Frank; Melaleuca, Inc.--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Oil industries--United States--History; Direct selling--United States--History.
(Sofia Velasquez), Hans Buechler and Judith-Maria Buechler (1996). The World of Sofía Velasquez: The Autobiography of a Bolivian Market Vendor. (New York, NY: Columbia University Press, 256 p.). Professor (Syracuse University). Velasquez, Sofía, 1945- ; Women merchants--Bolivia--Biography.
(Lady Evelyn Vestey), Elizabeth J. Tremain (1992). Evelene: The Troubleshooter Was a Lady. (Lincoln, NE: Foundation Books, 191 p. [2nd ed.]). Vestey, Evelyn, Lady, 1875-1941; Women executives--Great Britain--Biography. Vestey Brothers.
(Vickers Brothers), Clive Trebilcock (1977). The Vickers Brothers: Armaments and Enterprise, 1854-1914. (London, UK: Europa, 181 p.). Vickers, Albert, 1838-1919; Vickers, Thomas Edward, 1833-1915; Vickers Limited; Weapons industry--Great Britain; Businesspeople--Great Britain--Biography.
(Henry Villard), James B. Hedges (1930). Henry Villard and the Railways of the Northwest. (New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 224 p.). Villard, Henry, 1835-1900; Northern Pacific Railroad Company; Pacific railroads--History; Railroads--Northwest, Pacific.
(Henry Villard), Dietrich G. Buss (1978). Henry Villard: A Study of Transatlantic Investments and Interests, 1870-1895. (New York, NY: Arno Press, 296 p.). Villard, Henry, 1835-1900; Railroads--United States--Finance--History; Capitalists and financiers--United States--Biography; Investments, German--United States--History. Northern Pacific.
(Henry Villard), Alexandra Villard de Borchgrave and John Cullen (2001). Villard: The Life and Times of an American Titan. (New York, NY: Doubleday, 414 p.). Villard, Henry, 1835-1900; Capitalists and financiers--United States--Biography; Journalists--United States--Biography; Railroads--United States--History--19th century. Northern Pacific.
(George R. Wackenhut), John Minahan (1994). The Quiet American: A Biography of George R. Wackenhut. (Westport, CT: International Publishing Group, 795 p.). Wackenhut, George R. (George Russell), 1919- ; Wackenhut Corporation--Employees--Biography; Private security services--United States--Employees--Biography; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Thomas Wakely), S. Squire Sprigge (1897). The Life and Times of Thomas Wakley, Founder and First Editor of the "Lancet". (New York, NY: Longmans, Green and Co., 509 p.). Wakley, Thomas, 1795-1862; Lancet (London, England); Publishers and publishing -- Great Britain -- Biography; Medicine -- Publishing -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century; Editors -- Great Britain -- Biography. Lancet.
(Sam Waksal), Alex Prud'homme (2004). The Cell Game: Sam Waksal's Fast Money and False Promises--and the Fate of ImClone's Cancer Drug. (New York, NY: HarperCollins, 288 p.). Waksal, Samuel David; ImClone Systems Incorporated--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Antineoplastic agents industry--Corrupt practices--United States; Monoclonal antibodies--Research--United States--History; Cancer--Chemotherapy; Drugs--United States--Testing; Insider trading in securities--United States.
(Hicks Waldron), Sonny Kleinfield (1986). Staying at the Top: The Life of a CEO. (New York, NY: New American Library, 298 p.). Reporter (New York Times). Waldron, Hicks; Avon Products, inc.; Directors of corporations--United States--Biography; Chief executive officers--United States--Biography.
(Madam C.J. Walker), A'Lelia Bundles (2001). On Her Own Ground: The Life and Times of Madam C.J. Walker. (New York, NY: Scribner, 415 p.). Great-great Granddaughter. Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919; Afro-American women executives--Biography; Cosmetics industry--United States--History. Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Co.
(Madam C. J. Walker), Beverly Lowry (2003). Her Dream of Dreams: The Rise and Triumph of Madam C. J. Walker. (New York, NY: Knopf, 481 p.). Head of Creative Non-Fiction Program (George Mason University). Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919; African American women executives--Biography; Cosmetics industry--United States--History. Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Co.
(Maggie Lena Walker), Gertrude Woodruff Marlowe (2003). A Right Worthy Grand Mission: Maggie Lena Walker and the Quest for Black Economic Empowerment. (Washington, DC: Howard University Press, 286 p.). Walker, Maggie Lena, 1867-1934; African American women--Virginia--Richmond--Biography; African Americans--Virginia--Richmond--Biography; Businesswomen--Virginia--Richmond--Biography; Bankers--Virginia--Richmond--Biography; Civic leaders--Virginia--Richmond--Biography; African Americans--Virginia--Richmond--Economic conditions; Richmond (Va.)--Biography; Richmond (Va.)--Race relations. Consolidated Bank and Trust Company.
(Lila and Dewitt Wallace), John Heidenry (1993). Theirs Was the Kingdom: Lila and Dewitt Wallace and the Story of the Reader's Digest. (New York, NY: Norton, 701 p.). Wallace, DeWitt, 1889-1981; Wallace, Lila Acheson, 1887-1984; Reader's Digest; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography.
(Lila and Dewitt Wallace), Peter Canning (1996). American Dreamers: The Wallaces and Reader's Digest: An Insider's Story. (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 379 p.). Wallace, DeWitt, 1889-1981; Wallace, Lila Acheson, 1887-1984; Reader's Digest; Publishers and publishing--United States--Biography.
(A. O. Wallenberg), Göran B. Nilsson (1984). André Oscar Wallenberg. (Stockholm, SW: P.A. Norstedt : Institutet för ekonomisk-historisk forskning vid Handelshögskolan i Stockholm, 1 vol.). Wallenberg, A. O.; Bankers--Sweden--Biography. SEB.
(A. O. Wallenberg), Goran B. Nilsson, Michael F. Metcalf (Translator) (2005). Founder: Andre Oscar Wallenberg (1816-1886) Swedish Banker, Politician & Journalist. (Stockholm, Sweden: Almqvist & Wiksell International, 445 p.). Wallenberg, A. O.; Bankers--Sweden--Biography. SEB.
1956 - Founded Stockholm's Enskilda Bank (SEB);
1878-1879 - crisis; number of too bold investments in railroads, iron foundries, sawmill operations.
(Walter Walpole), Forrest Walpole; with a foreward by Bert Althaver (2000). The Imaging of an Organization: Walter Walpole and Walbro Corporation. (Tucson, AZ: F. Walpole, 191 p.). Walpole, Walter, 1905-1987; Walbro Corporation--History; Industrialists--United States--Biography; Automobile supplies industry--United States.
(Jim Walter), Alvin Moscow (1995). Building a Business: the Jim Walter Story. (Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press, 338 p.). Walter, Jim; Industrialists--Florida--Biography; Construction industry--Florida--History--20th century; Real estate development--Florida--History--20th century; Entrepreneurship--Florida.
(Sam Walton), Vance H. Trimble (1990). Sam Walton: The inside Story of America's Richest Man. (New York, NY: Penguin, 319 p.). Walton, Sam, 1918-; Wal-Mart (Firm)--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography; Millionaires--United States--Biography; Discount houses (Retail trade)--United States--History.
(Sam Walton), Bob Ortega (1998). In Sam We Trust: The Untold Story of Sam Walton and How Wal-Mart Is Devouring America. (New York, NY: Times Business, 413 p.). Walton, Sam, 1918- ; Wal-Mart (Firm)--History; Discount houses (Retail trade)--United States--History; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(Sam Walton), Robert Slater (2003). The Wal-Mart Decade: How a Generation of Leaders Turned Sam Walton's Legacy into the World's Number One Company. (New York, NY: Portfolio, 256 p.). Former Writer (Time Inc.). Walton, Sam, 1918- ; Wal-Mart (Firm)--History; Discount houses (Retail trade)--United States--History; Businessmen--United States--Biography; Retail trade--United States--Management--Case studies; Success in business--United States--Case studies; Entrepreneurship--United States--Case studies; Leadership--United States--Case studies; Corporations--United States--Growth--Case studies.
William B. Walton with Mel Lorentzen (1987). Innkeeper (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, 244 p.). Walton, William B., 1920- ; Holiday Inns, Inc.; Businesspeople--United States--Biography.
(John Wanamaker), Russell H. Conwell (1924). The Romantic Rise of a Great American. (New York, NY: Harper & Brothers, 225 p.). Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922.
(John Wanamaker), Herbert Adams Gibbons (1926). John Wanamaker Part 1. (New York, NY: Harper & Brothers, 472 p.). Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922.
(John Wanamaker), Herbert Adams Gibbons (1926). John Wanamaker Part 2. (New York, NY: Harper & Brothers, 564 p.). Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922.
(John Wanamaker), Joseph H. Appel (1970). The Business Biography of John Wanamaker, Founder and Builder; America's Merchant Pioneer from 1861 to 1922; with glimpses of Rodman Wanamaker and Thomas B. Wanamaker. (New York, NY: AMS Press, 471 p. [orig. pub. 1930]). Wanamaker, John, 1838-1922; Wanamaker, Rodman, 1863-1928; Wanamaker, Thomas Brown, 1861-1908.
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Grew his father's company, Haloid, from small photographic paper manufacturer to international corporation; took incredible risk backing completely untested technology; paid off only after decades of tireless work; how honest
, compassionate leadership can create profits,
benefit community at same time.
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Magnate behind Chicago Loop Elevated, investor in London Underground, namesake of University of Chicago's observatory, vilified as Frank Cowperwood in Theodore Dreiser's trilogy, The Financier, The Titan, and The Stoic.
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Rise, fall, resurrection of one of biggest names in rap music.
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(Darryl F. Zanuck), Stephen M. Silverman (1988). The Fox That Got Away: The Last Days of the Zanuck Dynasty at Twentieth Century-Fox. (Seacaucus, NJ: L. Stuart, 356 p.). Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902- ; Zanuck family; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation--History; Motion picture producers and directors--United States--Biography.
(Darryl F. Zanuck), Marlys J. Harris (1989). The Zanucks of Hollywood: The Dark Legacy of an American Dynasty. (New York, NY: Crown, 346 p.). Zanuck, Darryl Francis, 1902- ; Zanuck family; Motion picture producers and directors -- United States -- Biography. Twentieth Century-Fox.
(Arnold Ziff), Nigel Watson; with a preface by the chief Rabbi, Sir Jonathan Sacks (2005). Arnold Ziff: The Making of a Great Yorkshireman. (London, UK: Vallentine Mitchell, 194 p.). Ziff, Arnold, 1927-2004.; Town Centre Securities plc; Businessmen--Great Britain--Biography.
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