Western Reserve Studies Symposium
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
1-1-1995
Abstract
Kenneth Rose explores the historical, religious, and philanthropic factors behind John D. Rockefeller’s decision to support the establishment of the University of Chicago rather than a similar institution in Cleveland. Elements explored include Rockefeller’s changing focus from regional to national philanthropy and the influence of Baptist denominational leaders who focused on Chicago’s strategic importance. Conference paper; originally published in Western Reserve Studies Symposium (10th:1995 : Cleveland, Ohio).
Keywords
Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937, University of Chicago--History, Baptists--Charities--United States, Charities--Illinois--Chicago--History, Charities--Ohio--Cleveland--History
Publication Title
Western Reserve Studies Symposium
Volume
10
Rights
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Recommended Citation
Rose, Kenneth W., "Why Chicago and Not Cleveland? The Religious Imperative behind John D. Rockefeller's Early Philanthropy, 1855-1900" (1995). Western Reserve Studies Symposium. 271.
https://commons.case.edu/wrs-symposium/271