Antitrust Collection

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1904
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. Jack and the Wall Street Giants. American lithograph cartoon by Udo Keppler, 1904, depicting a tiny President Theodore Roosevelt preparing to wield the sword of Public

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1914. Daniel R. Fitzpatricks comment on the Clayton Antitrust Act, an amendment to the Sherman Antitrust Act, which prohibited interlocking directorates

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The beef trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. Cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1902

MONOPOLY CARTOON, 1887. A Huge Feeder, But A Poor Milker. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1887, on the inefficiencies in the U.S. economy resulting from monopolies

MONOPOLY AND TARIFFS, 1888. The Consumer Consumed. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers on the high prices being imposed on the American consumer as a result of monopolistic practices

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The railroad trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. Cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1902

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1902. The oil trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts. Cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper, 1902

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The yarn trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The wallpaper trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The varnish trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The piano trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The theatrical trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The National Biscuit trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The match trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The Kodak trust and its friends, the coal, beef, and railroad trusts, satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The ice trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The hydraulic brick trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

FARMER AND TRUST CARTOON. Nothing but Feed and Fight. Farmer Jonathan (Uncle Sam) gets ready to fight trusts invading his fields. American cartoon by W.A. Rogers, 1887

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The air trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The oil trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The United States Rubber Trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The alcohol trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The lumber trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. From An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The asphalt trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The shipping trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

Cartoon about President Theodore Roosevelts policies toward business. From the New York Herald, c1908
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1908. Cartoon about President Theodore Roosevelts policies toward business. From the New York Herald, c1908

The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper
ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1902. The quinine trust satirized in a cartoon from An Alphabet of Joyous Trusts, 1902, by Frederick Burr Opper

Roosevelt Cartoon, C1904
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, c1904. American cartoon, c1904, of President Theodore Roosevelt as the nemesis of the trusts

Mckinley Cartoon, 1900
McKINLEY CARTOON, 1900. From the cartoon series Willie and His Papa, by Frederick Burr Opper, which appeared in William Randolph Hearsts New York Journal, 1900-01

BENJAMIN BUTLER (1818-1893). American soldier and politician. Cartoon, 1884, by Thomas Nast attacking Butlers presidential nomination by the Anti-Monopoly and National (Greenback) parties

Wilson and Big Business
WILSON AND BIG BUSINESS. President Woodrow Wilson, a former professor, going after big business with a ruler rather than with the Big Stick of former president Theodore Roosevelt

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"Unveiling the Antitrust Era: A Historical Perspective through Cartoons" Step back in time to the early 20th century, where political cartoons served as powerful tools for social commentary. In 1904, a Roosevelt Cartoon emerged, capturing the nation's attention with its depiction of trust-busting President Theodore Roosevelt. This cartoon marked the beginning of an era that would forever change America's economic landscape. Fast forward to 1914, and we encounter another thought-provoking piece titled "Anti-Trust Cartoon. " Created by Daniel R. Fitzpatrick, this illustration highlighted the significance of the Clayton Antitrust Act—an important legislation aimed at curbing monopolistic practices and promoting fair competition. But these were not isolated incidents; rather they were part of a broader movement against trusts and monopolies that plagued various industries during this period. An Alphabet series from 1902 satirized several notorious trusts such as beef, railroad, oil, yarn, wallpaper, varnish, piano, theatrical trust—the list seemed endless. These cartoons shed light on how these powerful entities manipulated markets and stifled competition. The year 1888 witnessed yet another impactful cartoon entitled "Monopoly and Tariffs: The Consumer Consumed. " It cleverly portrayed how tariffs protected monopolies while burdening ordinary consumers—a reminder that antitrust measures alone could not address all economic challenges. These cartoons collectively symbolize a turning point in American history—a call for fairness in business practices and protection of consumer rights. They reflect society's growing awareness about concentrated power within certain industries and its detrimental effects on free markets. Today we continue to grapple with similar issues—antitrust debates persist as new tech giants emerge while traditional industries face consolidation threats. As we study these historical cartoons from over a century ago, let them serve as reminders that our fight against monopoly power is ongoing—an ever-evolving battle for economic justice.