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(Andrew Carnegie "benefactor of humanity" medal, Union of American Republics)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Union of American Republics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Pan-Americanism--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International cooperation--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.

A photograph presenting the front side of a gold medal issued by the Union of American Republics featuring a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and bearing the inscription "Benefactor of humanity." Title supplied by cataloger; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

(Carnegie Hero Fund medal)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.

A photograph showing three copies of the Carnegie Hero Fund medal, which features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscription "Carnegie Hero Fund, established April 15th 1904. "Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "72"--Mount verso

(Carnegie Hero Fund medals in case)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.

A photograph showing three copies of the Carnegie Hero Fund medal contained in a case. The medal bears the inscription "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends." The lid of the case contains a plate bearing the inscription "To Andrew Carnegie from Carnegie Hero Fund Commission." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "67"--Mount verso

Carnegie Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny (Pa.)--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a watercolor painting of the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, which would become the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Branch following the annexation of Allegheny to the City of Pittsburgh. The foreground features pedestrian traffic, a horse drawn carriage, and a trolley car. It is signed "E. Eldon Deane, del." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Carnegie library, Fairfield, Iowa

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson County Library (Fairfield, Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson County Library (Fairfield, Iowa)--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Iowa--Fairfield--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Iowa--Fairfield--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Iowa--Fairfield--Pictorial works., Fairfield (Iowa)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fairfield (Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a watercolor painting by E. Edlon Deane showing the Jefferson County Library in Fairfield, Iowa, the first Carnegie library west of the Mississippi. The foreground features pedestrians and two horse-drawn vehicles. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 16 x 23 cm; "1892."; "See negative P-1805, Photo Library."; "P194B."

Certificate of membership, Old Time Telegraphers Association

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Old Time Telegraphers Association--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Telegraphers--United States--Societies, etc.

A photograph of a certificate bearing the inscription: This certifies that Andrew Carnegie is a member of the Old Time Telegraphers Association. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (front side), medal of the University of Paris (reverse side))

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Rescuers Foundation--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Université de Paris--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., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--Switzerland--Pictorial works., Medals--Denmark--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Norway--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Denmark--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Medals--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Paris (France)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph showing five medals: four issued by four of the international Carnegie foundations for heroism (front side), three of which feature portraits of Andrew Carnegie, and one issued by the University of Paris (reverse side). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "155"--Mount verso

(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (reverse side), medal of the University of Paris (front side))

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Rescuers Foundation--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Université de Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--Switzerland--Pictorial works., Medals--Denmark--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Medals--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Paris (France)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph showing five medals: four issued by four of the international Carnegie foundations for heroism (reverse side) and one issued by the University of Paris (front side). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "156"--Mount verso

(Gold medal from the Union of American Republics (reverse side))

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Union of American Republics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Pan-Americanism--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International cooperation--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Western Hemisphere--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph presenting the reverse side of a gold medal issued by the Union of American Republics bearing the inscription "The American Republics to Andrew Carnegie 1911." The names of the organization's constituent countries are listed along the circumference. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Lithgow Library, Augusta, Maine

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Lithgow Library and Reading Room (Augusta, Me.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Lithgow Library and Reading Room (Augusta, Me.)--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Maine--Augusta--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Maine--Augusta--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Maine--Augusta--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Maine--Augusta--Pictorial works., Augusta (Me.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Augusta (Me.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Augusta (Me.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Augusta (Me.)--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a watercolor painting of the exterior of the Lithgow Library and Reading Room in Augusta, Maine. It is signed "E. Eldon Deane, del." Caption title.; The title appears in typeface as: Carnegie Library, Augusta, Maine; "Carnegie" is crossed out with "Lithgow" superimposed in pencil.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "Carnegie funds helped build."; "Cornerstone laid 1892."; "Dunfermline."; "P-2484, Photo. Lib., Carnegie Lib."; "P195 B."

Mr. Carnegie's private office, 2 East 91st Street, New York, east and south sides

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of Andrew Carnegie's private office located at his New York residence, featuring the room's east and south sides. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie building a very solid temple of fame

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a framed cartoon depicting Andrew Carnegie as a mason building a wall using libraries in place of bricks. The mortar on Carnegie's trowel is marked by a dollar sign. Diminutive figures ascend the structure on a network of ladders bearing sacks of mortar. In the background is a steel mill issuing smoke and fire. The cartoon is signed "W.A. Rogers." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie with "the latest Carnegie medal"

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Union of American Republics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pan-Americanism--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International cooperation--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Western Hemisphere--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a cartoon showing Andrew Carnegie standing on top of the world wearing the gold medal presented to him by the confederation known as the Union of American Republics. Carnegie is surrounded by doves, and at his feet are notices from President Taft, Secretary of State Knox, and "Mexican ambassador," offering praise for promoting peace and benefiting humanity. The cartoon is signed: "To Mr. Andrew Carnegie with best wishes of C.K. Berryman, Evening star, Washington." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm; "11116."; "P-4875"--Mount

Photograph of the bones of the Diplodocus carnegiei in Carnegie Museum-- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Museum--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Diplodocus--Pictorial works., Dinosaurs--Pictorial works., Museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the skeleton of Diplodocus carnegiei, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

(Portrait of Samuel Harden Church)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Friends and associates--Pictorial works., Church, Samuel Harden--Pictorial works., Church, Samuel Harden--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute--Presidents--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute--Presidents--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of Samuel Harden Church, President of Carnegie Institute, 1914-1943. Includes the inscription: To Andrew Carnegie, from his friend, S.H. Church, March 15, 1907. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "51"--Mount verso

(Portrait of unidentified subject)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a photographic portrait of an unidentified subject. Handwritten inscription in border is illegible. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "84."

Print of Diplodocus carnegii in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburg

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell), 1861-1904--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Museum--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Diplodocus--Pictorial works., Dinosaurs--Pictorial works., Museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a framed illustration of the Diplodocus carnegiei skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Readers ticket no. 1, in leather case, Andrew Carnegie, esqre., Edinburgh Public Library

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library. Committee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library cards--Scotland--Edinburgh--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

Photographs of the reader's ticket (i.e., library card) and case issued to Andrew Carnegie by the Committee of the Edinburgh Public Library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

(Six medals)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Anniversaries, etc.--Medals--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., National Institute of Social Sciences (U.S.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works.

A photograph showing an array of six medals associated with the philanthropic giving of Andrew Carnegie. Inscriptions: Iron and Steel Institute, for research; To commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1915; Iron and Steel Institute, 1873; For distinguished achievement, Andrew Carnegie, MCMX; National Institute of Social Sciences, dignus honore. (The last of the six medals has no inscription.). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm; "154"--Mount verso

(Six medals)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Penn, William, 1644-1718--Medals--Pictorial works., Penn, William, 1644-1718--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Penn, William, 1644-1718--Pictorial works., Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898--Medals--Pictorial works., Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania Society--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Medals--Pictorial works., National Institute of Social Sciences (U.S.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., National Institute of Social Sciences (U.S.)--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie-Stiftelsen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie-Stiftelsen--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pioneers--Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pioneers--Pennsylvania--Medals--Pictorial works., Pioneers--Pennsylvania--Pictorial works., Quakers--Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Quakers--Pennsylvania--Medals--Pictorial works., Quakers--Pennsylvania--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Medals--Pictorial works., Social sciences--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Social sciences--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Metallurgists--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metallurgists--Great Britain--Medals--Pictorial works., Metallurgists--Great Britain--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of six medals associated with the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie. The first medal features a portrait of Carnegie and an inscription of his name; the second features the inscriptions "Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Pennsylvania" and "'My heart is in the work' Andrew Carnegie, 1900"; the third features a portrait of Henry Bessmer with an inscription of his name; the fourth features a portrait of William Penn with the inscriptions "The Pennsylvania Society, founded MDCCCIXC" and "William Penn, MDCXLIV-MDCCXVIII"; the fifth shows a male figure holding a branch and a crown of laurels, standing beside a shield bearing the inscription "National Institute of Social Sciences"; the sixth features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscriptions "Carnegie-Stiftelsen grundad 1911", "Andr Carnegie (sic)", and "Specimen to Mr. Andrew Carnegie, for hjalte dad." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "153"--Mount verso

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