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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Medal, 1 silver, 1 bronze
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aldrovandi, Ulisse, 1522-1605?--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Naturalists--Italy--Pictorial works., Scientists--Italy--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Decorations of honor--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A pair of photographs showing the front and reverse aspects of a medal. The front side features a portrait of 16th century Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi (inscribed on the item as: Ulixi Aldrovandio.) The reverse side bears the inscription: Cui natura parens/quarenti tota refulsit/virum post tria saecula/meritis et gloria florentem/civitas et universitas bononiensis/doctorum totius orbis adsensu/rite concelebrant/prid-id-iun-MDCCCCVII. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
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