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CHAPTER 6: The Business of Philanthropy
In the early 20th century, the public’s view of business men underwent a fundamental change as a result of the excesses of the Gilded Age. The Progressive Era, the period that followed the Gilded Age, focused on social reform built on the concept of individual and collective responsibility. An emphasis on ethics and morality led many in the business sector to invest in their communities and join service organizations dedicated to helping the less fortunate. [chapter summary]
FEATURED COLLECTIONS
- William M. Booker Scrapbooks
- Business and Professional Women's Club, Toledo Records
- Family Service of Northwest Ohio Records
- Kiwanis Club of Downtown Toledo Records
- Local History Vertical Files
- Owens-Illinois Inc., records
- Quota Club, Sixth District, Records
- Quota International of Toledo Records
- The Toledo Rotary Club Records
- United Way of Greater Toledo Records
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