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Burgess ticket of the City of Cork, Ireland, 21st October, 1903

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland). Council., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Cork--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Cork--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the "Council of the County Borough of Cork", Ireland, thanking Andrew Carnegie for his gift of £10,000 towards a "Free Public Library." Includes signatures from the lord mayor and the town clerk and a seal. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--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--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Councilors of Dundee, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of the said City and Royal Burgh of Dundee" in recognition of his gift "in extending the public library of Dundee by the establishment of branch libraries." The ticket includes vignettes, decorative initials, a seal, and is signed by the lord provost and the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Edinburgh, 24th May, 1887

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Lord Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Council Chamber--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Miscellanea--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--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Lord Provost and Council Chamber of Edinburgh, Scotland admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a burgess and guild member of the City for his establishment of a free public library in Edinburgh. The ticket is framed within a decorative wooden frame and is signed by the town clerk. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Lincoln, England, 5th June, 1914

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--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--England--Lincoln--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Lincoln--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Lincoln (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Lincoln (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a scrolled and illuminated burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of Lincoln, England, as a token of appreciation for the funding of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 25 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Liverpool, England, 3rd August, 1911

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sefton Park Public Library--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--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket presented by the City of Liverpool, England, to Andrew Carnegie for his funding of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, 5th June, 1906

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dowden, James Keith--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Sarum (England)--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--England--Salisbury--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Salisbury--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his donation of a public library building. The text identifies the mayor of New Sarum as James Keith Dowden. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Perth, Scotland, 8th Ocotober, 1902

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Perth--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Perth--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Provost, Magistrate, and Town Council of the City and Royal Burgh of Perth, Scotland, in appreciation of benefactions to Perth and to Scotland in general, particularly in the area of university education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of St. Alban (sic), England, 10th October, 1911

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Albans (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--England--St. Albans--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Albans (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the City of St. Albans, England. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 25 x 35 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Wakefield, England, 2nd June, 1906

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--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--England--Wakefield--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Wakefield--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wakefield (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Wakefield (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket conferring upon Andrew Carnegie "the honorary freedom of the City of Wakefield" for the donation of a public library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the City of Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--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--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the City of Waterford, Ireland admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "into the freedom of the County of the City of Waterford" for his gift of a public library. The ticket includes a decorative border, decorative initials, coat of arms, vignette, a seal, and is signed by the mayor and the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the County Borough of Bolton, England, 29th September, 1910

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bolton (Greater Manchester, England). Council--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--England--Bolton (Greater Manchester)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Bolton (Greater Manchester)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--England--Bolton (Greater Manchester)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scrolls--Pictorial works., Bolton (Greater Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Astley Bridge (Bolton, Greater Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Halliwell (Bolton, Greater Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Great Lever (Bolton, Greater Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bolton (Greater Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Astley Bridge (Bolton, Greater Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Halliwell (Bolton, Greater Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Great Lever (Bolton, Greater Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Council of the County Borough of Bolton, England, admitting Andrew Carnegie as an "honorary Freeman of the County Borough of Bolton" for his "efforts in the cause of international peace" his "forwarding the public library movement" and for his gift of funds to the Borough for three branch library buildings that were "recently erected in the districts of Astley Bridge, Halliwell and Great Lever." The ticket is presented in scroll format and has a decorative inner border with a fringed outer border. Includes vignettes, Initials, decorations and signatures of the mayor and town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the County Borough of Wigan, England, 29th May, 1909

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wigan (England : District)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--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--England--Wigan (District)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Wigan (District)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Great Britain--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pemberton (Wigan, England, District)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wigan (England : District)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pemberton (Wigan, England, District)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wigan (England : District)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the County Borough of Wigan, England admitting Andrew Carnegie "as honorary freeman of the County Borough of Wigan" for his provision of free public libraries in the United Kingdom, establishment of the Civil Hero Fund and his gift of a public library at Pemberton. The ticket includes a decorative border, decorative initials, coat of arms, a seal, and is signed by the mayor and the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the freedom of Jedburgh, 4th October, 1894

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland). Town Council--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--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Jedburgh, Scotland, in appreciation of his benevolence in the areas of education and free public libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the Ironmongers Company, 12th May, 1903

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Ironmongers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Guilds--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and steel workers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron industry and trade--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the London guild known as the Ironmongers Company in appreciation of his contributions to the iron industry. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Burgess ticket of the municipality of Darwen, England, May, 1908

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--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--England--Darwen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Darwen--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Darwen (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Darwen (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from Darwen, England, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Borough of Darwen," recognizing him for his support of the "cause of the free library movement" and thanking him for a gift of a new library building. The ticket includes decorations, decorative letters, a seal and is signed by the mayor and town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the Royal Borough of Dornoch, Scotland, June 29, 1899

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a burgess ticket from the Magistrates, Town Council and Community of Dornoch, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a burgess freeman and guild member of the "City and Royal Burgh of Dornoch," for his efforts in the "spread of knowledge and literature among the people both in this country and in America." Includes vignette, decorations, decorative initials, seal and signature of the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, 19th October, 1905

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

A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, in appreciation of Carnegie's benevolent giving throughout Scotland. It should be noted that Montrose received a public library building from Carnegie, which opened its doors on October 19, 1905. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of Arbroath, Scotland, 13th September, 1915

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbroath (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Arbroath--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public buildings--Scotland--Arbroath--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Arbroath--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbroath (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbroath (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Provost, Magistrates and Councilors of the Royal Burgh of Aberbrothock, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Burgh." This honor was given to him for his gift of public baths and his encouragement that resulted in the establishment of a free public library. Includes decorations and decorative borders, vignette, initials, seal and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of Ayr Scotland, 12th September, 1892

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library (Ayr, Scotland)--Endowments--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--Ayr--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Ayr--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Ayr--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Picture frames and framing--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Town Council of Ayr, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of the Royal Burgh of Ayr" for his gift of a public library and his promotion of education in Scotland. The ticket includes handwriting, a picture of Andrew Carnegie, vignettes, decorative initials and is framed within a decorative wooden picture frame. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of Dingwall, Scotland, 14th July, 1903

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dingwall (Scotland). Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library (Dingwall, Scotland)--Endowments--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--Dingwall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dingwall--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Dingwall--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dingwall (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dingwall (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a typewritten burgess ticket from the Council of Dingwall, Scotland, admitting Andrew Carnegie as an honorary "free burgess and guild brother" of the Royal Burgh of Dingwall, honoring him for his aid to "deserving youth of Scotland ambitious of securing a university education" and his "gifts of public libraries in many parts of the world" and for his donation of £2000 for a public library for the town. The ticket includes a vignette, decorative borders, a seal and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

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