BUSINESS HISTORY RESOURCES

See Also: Company History Resources

ARTICLES AND BOOKS

Articles and books about business history topics can be found in the following library databases: Articles and Books.

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Encyclopedia of American business history (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)

Handbook of American business history (Langsam Library Reference (Print) -- link to Library Catalog)

The Industrial Revolution in America: Automobiles, Mining and Petroleum, Textiles.

Covers the emergence of the automobile manufacturing, mining and petroleum, and textile industries and their separate and interconnected roles in the overall Industrial Revolution that transformed the United States and the world.

Industrial Revolution in America: Communications, Agriculture And Meatpacking, Overview/Comparison

Covers communications industry and the agriculture and meatpacking industries—plus a concluding overview volume on the causes, courses, and interconnections among the industries that brought such dramatic change to our lives.

The Industrial Revolution in America: Iron and Steel, Railroads, Steam Shipping

This volume covers the history of steam shipping, iron and steel production, and railroads—three interrelated enterprises that helped shift the Industrial Revolution into overdrive.

SOURCES

Business History
Books and films on business history: industries, companies, executives, products/services, economics, scandals and business fiction.

WEB GUIDES

Guide to Business History Resources (From Library of Congress)

Business History Resources (From University of Pennsylvania)