Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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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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An interview with Andrew Carnegie
Ex-presidents -- Pensions
From the New York Times, 27 November, 1912; Carnegie answers the question, "What about the pension to ex-Presidents, Mr. Carnegie?"
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Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Netherlands, founded 5th January, 1912, endowment $200,000
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds, the Dutch equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. The front side of the medal is a portrait of Andrew Carnegie with a signature along the bottom right. The reverse side shows two figures, one being supported by the other, with a dragon under the feet of the figure that is holding a spear. On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Norway, founded 7th May, 1912, endowment $125,000
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Norway--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by Carnegie Heltefond for Norge, the Norwegian equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. The front side of the medal is a portrait of Andrew Carnegie with the inscription: "Carnegies Heltefond for Norge, oprettet 21 mars, 1911". The reverse side shows two figures, one being carried by the other, with a breaking wave in the background and the inscription: "Stort er det at sætte sit eget liv ind for at redde andres." On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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Medal, honorary referee at triangular meet, Carnegie, Carlisle and Pennsylvania, 11th May, 1912
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sports--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Games--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Sports officiating--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Referees--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carlisle (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a medal given to Andrew Carnegie naming him an honorary referee at a triangular meet held on May 11, 1912 at Carlisle, Pa. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
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A rectorial address delivered to the students in the University of Aberdeen 6th June, 1912
Conduct of life, University of Aberdeen
Carnegie's address on the occasion of his election as rector of the University of Aberdeen.
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Silver trowel with oak handle, used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the College of Hygiene and School Clinics, Dunfermline, 24th September, 1912
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Dunfermline Trust. College of Hygiene and Physical Training--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline College of Hygiene and Physical Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., College buildings--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Physical education teachers--Training of--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an engraved silver trowel with oak handle that was presented to Andrew Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust College of Hygiene and School Clinics, Dunfermline, Scotland. The College changed it's name to the Dunfermline College of Hygiene and Physical Education when the new buildings were built. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
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