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  • Date = 1935-08-07

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This collection contains primary resources about Carnegie's bequests along with supporting explanatory text, that teachers will be able to use as part of their curriculum.
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(Carl B. Roden to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
(Carl B. Roden to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Libraries – Illinois – Chicago
Roden mentions a library grant and appropriations for the Chicago Public Library, and briefly states that he's unable to provide more than a passing account of his acquaintance with James Bertram.
(E.H. Anderson to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
(E.H. Anderson to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Anderson admits that he "hardly knew" Bertram. "All (his) dealings were with Mr. Carnegie direct."
(George Hill Evans to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
(George Hill Evans to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Evans describes an interaction between a Dr. Durell, President of the Board of the Public Library of the City of Somerville, and James Bertram, as a means for illustrating Bertram's reserved nature.
(Judson T. Jennings to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
(Judson T. Jennings to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Jennings notes a brusqueness in Bertram's manner in his correspondence to Hill.