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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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(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 22, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 22, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Endowments, Carnegie Institute--Finance
A signed typescript letter from William Frew to Andrew Carnegie asking him to advance the Carnegie Institute additional money to make up a budget shortfall for the current year which will occur due to a misunderstanding about when interest was payable on some bonds included as part of Carnegie's original endowment. A handwritten initialed note from Carnegie on the back of the letter instructs Carnegie's business secretary Robert Franks to send the money, but the note has been crossed out.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 11, 1914)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 11, 1914)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Lawyers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh.
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie in which he states his intention to resign as President of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 12, 1904)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 12, 1904)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra--Finance, Herbert, Victor, 1859-1924, Symphony orchestras--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Conductors (Music)--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Frew, President of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie regarding the desperate financial situation of the Pittsburgh Orchestra and their unsuccessful efforts to secure a new conductor following the resignation of Victor Herbert. A recent newspaper clipping appealing for public support for the Orchestra accompanies the letter.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 13, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 13, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Carnegie Institute, Music-halls--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Music
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the close of the Pittsburgh Orchestra's fifth season and the need of a foyer for Carnegie Institute's music hall.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 19, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 19, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1854-1908, Art Society of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Music Hall, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Obituaries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Septicemia, Wilson, Kate DeN., 1855-1942, Wilson, Amy M., Wilson, Robert, Executives--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, informing Carnegie of the death of George H. Wilson, manager of the Art Society of Pittsburgh, manager of Carnegie Music Hall and former manager of the Pittsburgh Orchestra. Frew writes that he was shocked to read in that morning's paper that Wilson died of blood poisoning. He writes that Wilson is survived by his wife, son and daughter (he also had two other married daughters)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 26, 1909)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 26, 1909)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882--Anniversaries, etc., Church, Samuel Harden, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Frew, President of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging the receipt of Carnegie's March 25th letter and thanking him for his suggestions with regard to who should represent the Carnegie Institute at the upcoming Darwinian Celebration at Cambridge. Frew notes that a decision on who will attend the event in his place will likely be made at the upcoming annual Board meeting and that he intends to recommend Samuel Church.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 9, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 9, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Quay, Matthew Stanley, 1833-1904, Dispatch (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning ""securing the new ground for the Carnegie Institutions"" and Edward Manning Bigelow's remarks in an interview in the morning Dispatch. He says Mr. Bigelow's treatment of the Institute in the interview is ""a very mild sample of the way in which he has treated the Institute for years"". In the past he has been ""antagonizing"" towards the Institute and discrediting of the Library. Frew believes that it would be a ""calamity"" if Bigelow is put into his old position or made Recorder. He asks Carnegie to exert his influence with Senator Quay to prevent this from happening
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1898)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1898)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Lawrenceville Branch, Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning the opening of the Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew mentions that enclosed with the letter is a copy of his remarks from the dedication.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 4, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 4, 1908)
Frew, William, Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Schenley Hotel (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie Music Hall, Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922
A typescript letter (signed) from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie describing events pertaining to the Founder's Day celebration, including dinner at the Schenley Hotel and the attendance by John Bryce. The recent death of a ""Mr. Berry"" is mentioned. On letterhead of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 8, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 8, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, McConway, William, Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920, Scaife, W. Lucien (William Lucien), Schenley, Mary Croghan, Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1854-1908, Carnegie Steel Company, United States Steel Corporation, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning Carnegie Institute, Technical Schools. Frew explains that the ""Plan and Scope"" committee of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute was created to ""study the ""technical school question"". The committee members include: Mr. McConway, Chairman, Mr. Brashear and Mr. Lucien Scaife. Some technical experts were consulted and the City of Pittsburgh got together building and real estate experts who were there at the site of the school that day, examining the grounds and the buildings. After they examined the site they were to give a report to Court. The City Attorney assures that the matter will be pushed quickly. Mr. Frew then mentions a piece of property owned by Mrs. Schenley but Mr. Wilson told Mr. Frew that he cannot purchase it until he sees how much money is left after the ground for the library extension is secured. Frew then makes reference to a letter he received concerning advice on the exchange of Carnegie Company bonds for United States Steel Corporation.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 3, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 3, 1900)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1900--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute, Corey, William, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, China, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Homestead, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie welcoming Carnegie on his return from Scotland. Frew mentions that Founder's Day had been a success, making reference to the attendence of Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, and describes a visit to the Homestead mills, with a lunch provided by William Corey. Lastly are a few words on a noteworthy soloist with the Pittsburgh Orchestra. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 4, 1903)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 4, 1903)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie inviting Carnegie and his wife Louise Whitfield Carnegie to attend the Founder's Day celebration. Frew explains that bids will be submitted for doing the excavation and footing courses for the foundation of the extension of the Main Library building in Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Frew then expresses his delight at Carnegie's approval of the selection of Arthur Arton Hamerschlag for the head of the Carnegie Technical School (Carnegie Institute of Technology); On William N. Frew, Attorney at Law, stationery.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 1, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 1, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916, Knox and Reed (Law firm), Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Architecture--Designs and plans, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning a letter he received from Mr. E.M. Bigelow, Director of the Department of Public Works, for the City of Pittsburgh. In the letter Mr. Frew received, Bigelow states the City of Pittsburgh is ready to give possession of land to the Carnegie Institute for the addition to the ""Library building"". Frew tells Carnegie that he gave the letter from Bigelow to Knox and Reed, attorneys for the Board of Trustees and he requested that they submit a written opinion to the ""Building Committee"". The ""Building Committee"" then met and decided that they needed Carnegie's approval before expending ""any part of the fund"" placed by Carnegie for the ""disposal of the Board"". Frew asks Carnegie to cable him with the words ""Yes"" or ""No"" to go ahead with ""a contract with the architects"" for the plans.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 10, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 10, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Spang, Norman, 1843-1922, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Technical institutes--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th centuryExhibitions
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning several items. Frew states that in a meeting of the Board of Trustees, a report was presented by the Plan and Scope Committee (for the new Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools). Frew explains that he has enclosed clippings related to this subject (clippings not included). Next Frew explains that he has talked to Dr. Holland and Mr. Anderson in regards to a collection that a Mr. Norman Spang has. Finally he states that over six hundred pictures have been entered for the exhibition (presumably the Carnegie International). On Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute letterhead
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Architecture--Designs and plans, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Alden and Harlow (Architectural firm), Carnegie International, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie stating that he received the second telegram from him and asks Carnegie to write confirming his consent to the preparation of the plans (presumably the plans for the extension of the Carnegie Institute). After a meeting of the ""Building Committee"", Frew states that he was instructed to contract with Alden and Harlow for the preliminary studies and working drawings. Frew assures Carnegie that he only plans to pay for what work the architects are instructed to do on the plans. Mr. Frew then explains in more detail about the work the architects will do. He concludes with mentioning (presumably) the Carnegie International and Founder's Day.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 16, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 16, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Margaret, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging Carnegie's funding of the Training School for Children's Librarians and commending the enthusiastic efforts of those involved in the school's operation. The letter ends with mention of the ""continued and decided improvement"" of Carnegie's daughter, Margaret. The letterhead reads: Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Office of the President, the Frick Building.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 2, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 2, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Cleveland, Frances Folsom, 1864-1947, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th centuryExhibitions
A typescript letter from William N. Frew, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie inviting Mr. Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie to the Founder's Day celebration. He mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland will be there and Mr. Cleveland will be giving a speech at the celebration. He continues by discussing the ""exhibition"" (presumably the Carnegie International) and mentions Robert W. Allan's participation in the exhibition. Frew reminds Carnegie that he bought one of Mr. Allan's pictures ""All hands on Deck"" last year.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Magee, Christopher, Harrison, Alexander, 1853-1930, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute)
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding preparations for the Carnegie Institute Founder's Day celebration to take place the following month. Frew mentions that an invitation was extended to Wu Ting Fang, ""the Chinese minister."" Also mentioned are John W. Beatty, C.L. Magee (i.e., Christopher Magee), Anders Zorn, and Alexander Harrison. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, September 17, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, September 17, 1906)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library Schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Cost of operation, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie addressing funding concerns about the upcoming school year at the Training School for Children's Librarians. Citing the school's excellent results and noting that city appropriation dollars cannot be used to finance the school, Frew asks Carnegie to consider making an additional appropriation to fund another year of operation.
(W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, December 27, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, December 27, 1906)
Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Library benefactors--United States, Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute., Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh, written on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, concerning the city's costs for maintaining the main library building, as well as six branch buildings, for the fiscal year beginning February 1, 1907. Frew states that Andrew Carnegie desires to maintain those portions of the main library building occupied by Carnegie Institute's Department of Fine Arts and Departments of the Museum.