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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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(Charles F. Thwing to Frank P. Hill, September 4, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Thwing writes on "certain parts which seem to me characteristic of James Bertram:" faithfulness, manliness, his loyalty to Mr. Andrew Carnegie, and so on.
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(G.H. Wilson to Andrew Carnegie, August 2, 1901)
Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1854-1908--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Orchestra--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Concerts--New York (State)--New York, Railroad travel--Pennsylvania, Railroad travel--New York (State), Railroads--Fares, Pennsylvania Railroad, Frew, William Nimick, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from George Henry Wilson to Andrew Carnegie regarding the increased costs of railroad travel for two concerts that will be given by the Pittsburgh Orchestra in New York City for the next season. Mr. William Frew wants Mr. Wilson to explain to Mr. Carnegie about the increase in fares from the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia. Both Wilson and Frew believe that the concerts over the past two years, performed in New York City, have given the Orchestra ""such prestige before the country at large."" He concludes the letter by writing he is grateful for the letter from Mr. Bertram dated June 15th. On The Pittsburgh Orchestra stationary. Includes signature of G.H. Wilson, a penciled/number and a penciled doodle.
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(Hamilton Holt to Frank P. Hill, August 12, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Holt sends his regrets, and says that he cannot be of assistance with respect to providing any information of use on James Bertram.
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(John A. Poynton to Samuel Harden Church, April 30, 1918)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Pittsburgh dispatch, Poynton, John A.--Correspondence
A typescript letter (signed) from John A. Poynton to Samuel H. Church. Poynton makes reference to an article appearing in the Pittsburgh dispatch (about an unspecified matter pertaining to Andrew Carnegie) and inquires as to whether or not it is true. On personal letterhead of Andrew Carnegie.
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(""P. Secretary"" to F. Edwin Elwell, November 2, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Elwell, Frank Edwin, 1858-1922--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Sculptors--United States, Carnegie Museum, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Art, Lectures and lecturing
A typescript letter (unsigned) from James Bertram to sculptor Frank Edwin Elwell. Bertram informs Elwell that Andrew Carnegie is pleased with his (Elwell's) letter of October 29 praising the Carnegie Museum where he had recently presented a lecture. Includes notation in pencil ""Carnegie Inst.""
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(Samuel Harden Church to John A. Poynton, May 2, 1918)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Pittsburgh dispatch
A typescript letter (unsigned) from Samuel Harden Church to John A. Poynton regarding an article appearing in the Pittsburgh dispatch about an unspecified matter pertaining to Andrew Carnegie. On letterhead of the Carnegie Institute.
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(S.H. Church to John W. Beatty, December 19, 1901)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Montford, Horace, Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882--Miscellanea, Busts, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
A typescript letter from Samuel Harden Church to John W. Beatty discussing a bust of Charles Darwin to be presented by Andrew Carnegie to the Carnegie Institute. Includes references to James Bertram and Horace Montford. On letterhead of Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees.
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(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, March 30, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Lewis, John Llewellyn, 1880-1969, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Gems--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Exhibitions, Museum exhibits--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Precious stones--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Exhibitions, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from W.J. Holland, Director of Carnegie Museum to Andrew Carnegie requesting a photograph of Andrew Carnegie to be mailed to Mr. J.L. Lewis. Mr. Lewis had dropped by Holland's office at the Carnegie Museum and admired a photograph that W.J. Holland had of Andrew Carnegie and expressed interest in acquiring one. In the past, Lewis had presented to the Carnegie Museum a collection of gems and gemstones. Holland request Mr. James Bertram to send the photograph to Mr. Lewis at his Pittsburgh, Pa. post office box address. On Carnegie Museum letterhead. Includes signature of W.J. Holland and penciled notation ""Photo sent Apr -1 1911"".
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(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, January 8, 1900)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie Museum, Scotland, Highland Railway Company, Lost articles, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A typescript letter from William J. Holland to James Bertram concerning a package containing a ""man-trap"" (presumably for Carnegie Museum) that was lost in Scotland by the Highland Railway Company.
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