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Silver casket containing minute of special meeting of the Town Council, burgess ticket retained by Mrs. Carnegie in New York, Dunfermline Scotland, 12th July, 1877

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the front view of a silver casket for a minute from a special meeting of the Town Council, Dunfermline, Scotland and a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie. The silver casket includes numerous decorations, a raised part in the lid that has a castle turret and two lions on either side and an engraved plaque that reads: "the freedom of the City and Royal Burgh of Dunfermline, presented to Andrew Carnegie 12 July 1877." The casket rests upon a wooden base. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket containing resolution of thanks from the Pennsylvania State College for library dedicated 18th November, 1904

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania State College. Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania State College. Library--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania State College. Board of Trustees--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--University Park--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic libraries--Pennsylvania--University Park--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic libraries--Pennsylvania--University Park--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., University Park (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University Park (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a silver casket containing a scrolled document issued by the Board of Trustees of Pennsylvania State College. The document bears a resolution of thanks to Andrew Carnegie for his donation of $100,000 for the construction of a library building. A view of the front of the building appears in relief on the front of the casket. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Silver casket containing the freedom 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., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., St. Albans (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a silver casket containing a burgess ticket of the City of St. Albans, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Silver casket containing the freedom 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., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the front view of a silver casket 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 silver casket includes numerous decorations, two dragons at the top of the container holding a silver plate decorated with raised silver flowers, the intertwined initials A and C above a scene with buildings, etc. that is in the middle of the casket. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket containing the Freedom of the City of Wakefield, England, presented on the occasion of the opening of the Wakefield library buildings

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--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Wakefield (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wakefield (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a casket that contains a burgess ticket conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the City of Wakefield" for his gift of a public library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 25 x 34 cm

Silver casket containing the freedom 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., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--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 silver casket (front view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, in appreciation for 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: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket containing the Freedom 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., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--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 the front view of a decorative silver casket for a burgess ticket from the Royal Burgh of Aberbrothock, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Burgh" for his gift of public baths and his encouragement that resulted in the establishment of a free public library. Engraved in the silver casket are two buildings, the initials AC and other ornamentation. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket containing the freedom of the town of Burntisland, Scotland, 18th September, 1907

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burntisland (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--Burntisland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Burntisland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Burntisland (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burntisland (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the front view of an ornamental silver casket for a burgess ticket from the Royal Burgh of Burntisland, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of the Royal Burgh" for his philanthropy and his provision of a library for the town. The casket is shaped like a building and has the details of a building, including a bell tower, windows reflecting the outside scenery, details of a roof and sides of a building, a door and other ornamentation. The building has the raised letters A and C, one on each side of the door and Burntisland in raised letters over the door. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 25 x 34 cm

Silver casket, Dunfermline Scotland

A photograph of the reverse side of a silver casket for a minute from a special meeting of the Town Council, Dunfermline, Scotland and a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie. The front view of the casket contains a plaque that reads: "the freedom of the City and Royal Burgh of Dunfermline, presented to Andrew Carnegie 12 July 1877." The silver reverse side of the silver casket includes numerous decorations, a raised part in the lid that has a castle turret and two lions on either side and an engraved plaque that has the intertwined initials A C. The casket rests upon a wooden base. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket enclosing Freedom of Ayr, Scotland

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., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ayr (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a decorative silver casket for a 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. Engraved in the silver casket are a building and decorations and the intertwined initials AC. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Silver casket enclosing freedom of Dumfries, Scotland, 13th October, 1899

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dumfries Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, 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--Dumfries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dumfries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dumfries (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dumfries (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the reverse side of a silver gilt casket for a burgess ticket from Dumfries, Scotland, admitting Andrew Carnegie as burgess and freeman of the "Royal Burgh of Dumfries" in recognition of his being a "self made man," the "magnificence of his gifts," his "diffusion of light and knowledge amongst the people of Scotland and America" and "his many handsome and public libraries erected at his cost." The burgess ticket also goes on to thank him for a gift of a public library for Dumfries, Scotland and Maxwelltown, Scotland. The casket has ornamental engravings, decorations and the name Louise W. Carnegie engraved over a likeness of her, that is within a circle in the middle of the container. The likeness of Louise Carnegie has a reclining figure on each side of her. The top of the container has a silver statute of the back view of Saint Michael slaying a dragon. The right side of the container has a scene of a river and buildings engraved in it. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Silver casket from Sefton Park, Liverpool, containing the freedom of the City of Liverpool, England, 3rd August, 1911

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

A photograph of a silver casket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of Liverpool, England. The casket contains a burgess ticket containing a statement of thanks to Carnegie for the funding of a public library building, which is represented in the casket's shape. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 25 x 34 cm

Silver casket on high ebony base, containing the freedom of the Borough of Eastbourne, England, May, 1905

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eastbourne (East Sussex, England). 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--England--Eastbourne (East Sussex)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Eastbourne (East Sussex)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Eastbourne (East Sussex, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eastbourne (East Sussex, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the front view of a silver casket for a burgess ticket from the Town Council of Eastbourne, England, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Borough of Eastbourne," recognizing him for his donation of £10,000 for the "provision of a public library for this Borough." The casket has ornamental decorations including the figure of a dragon on top of the casket and rests on an ebony base. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket ornamented with steel and enamel containing lead box, the bottom formed of the Corporation's medal, in lead, presented to Mr. Carnegie with the freedom of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, 14th May, 1902

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Plumbers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Science--Study and teaching--Endowments--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Technical education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbing industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Medals--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a silver casket (front view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London. The casket holds a lead box containing a medal and a burgess ticket praising Carnegie for his benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket, Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, reverse side

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., 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., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--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 silver casket (reverse view) 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: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket Royal Burgh of Arbroath, Scotland

A photograph of the reverse side of a decorative silver casket for a burgess ticket from the Royal Burgh of Aberbrothock, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Burgh" for his gift of public baths and his encouragement that resulted in the establishment of a free public library. Engraved in the silver casket are buildings, a lighthouse and other ornamentation. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket, Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London, left side

A photograph of a silver casket (left side view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London, which holds a burgess ticket praising Carnegie for his benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. The bottom of the box (not included in photograph) features the medal of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket, Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London, reverse side

A photograph of a silver casket (reverse view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London. The casket holds a lead box containing a medal and a burgess ticket praising Carnegie for his benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver casket, Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London, right side

A photograph of a silver casket (right side view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London, which holds a burgess ticket praising Carnegie for his benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. The bottom of the box (not included in photograph) features the medal of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Silver gilt and enamel casket, Borough of Worthing, England

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worthing (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--Worthing--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Worthing--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Enamel boxes--Pictorial works., Worthing (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worthing (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the reverse view of a ornamental silver gilt and enamel casket for a burgess ticket from the Council of the Borough of Worthing, England conferring upon Andrew Carnegie "the honorary freedom of the Borough of Worthing" for his gift of a public library. The box has ornamental decorations, engravings, the back of a coat of arms and a plague with an inscription to Andrew Carnegie. It rests on a velvet base. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

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