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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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(Anders Zorn to Samuel Church, April 25, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
Western Union telegram presumably from Anders Zorn to presumably Samuel Church regarding a portrait to be painted of Carnegie by Zorn. Zorn agrees to a three quarter length portrait and to expect the sitting (with Carnegie) Monday morning in New York. ""Wired A.C., 4/25"", written in ink at bottom of telegram.
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(Anders Zorn to Samuel Church, May 15, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Mora (Sweden), Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church regarding the portrait Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. He explains that Carnegie liked the portrait and he hopes that Church likes it too. He writes that the portrait looks best in ""subdued light"". Zorn asks that communication to him be sent to Mora, Sweden. He asks Church to give his regards to Mr. John Beatty and ""the other friends in Pittsburgh"".
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(Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church, August 18, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church explaining that Mr. Church's opinion of his portrait of Andrew Carnegie is the same opinion that he receives about all of his portraits. Church had written Zorn, presumably in a previous letter dated, July 12, 1911, that he feels the portrait appears unfinished and asks Zorn what can be done about this matter. Zorn's response is that he ""cannot see what could be done as I never touch a previously signed and dated portrait"". He writes that if a second portrait is commissioned he cannot guarantee a better result.
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(Anders Zorn to S.H. Church, December 17, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Mora (Sweden), Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church regarding the portrait Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. He explains that the portrait he painted of Andrew Carnegie, ordered by Church on April 21, 1911, has not been paid and he expects a check of $7,000 ""as soon as possible"". ""Mora, Sweden"" at top of letter.
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(Anders Zorn to S.H. Church, January 23, 1912)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Carnegie Institute, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie Institute, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel Harden Church acknowledging the receipt of payment for his portrait of Andrew Carnegie commissioned by Carnegie Institute.
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(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church, May 19, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Carnegie, Louise, Whitfield, Estelle, Franks, Thetta Quay, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Butler, Howard Russell, 1856-1934, Painters--United States, Margaret Morrison Carnegie College (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, New York (N.Y.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church regarding the portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. He explains that he had four sitting with Anders Zorn and that Mrs. (Louise) Carnegie, Miss (Estelle) Whitfield and Mrs. (Thetta Quay) Franks do not care for the portrait Zorn painted of him. Carnegie writes that the portrait is sitting facing inwards on a shelf in Mr. James Bertram's office. He writes that Mr. Zorn said that ""some one was to call for it"", but no one has come yet for the portrait. Carnegie writes that the before mentioned ""ladies vote"" for the portrait painted by Howard Russell Butler that hangs ""in our gallery here"". Mr. Carnegie then writes that Mrs. Carnegie bought from Mr. Butler a ""full life size"" painting he did of Carnegie in ""Saint Andrews robes"" that is to be given to the ""Margaret Morrison Ladies School"" or the ""Tech School"" and is ""said to be much finer"". Carnegie concludes the letter by extending an invitation to visit him when ""any of you"" are in New York.
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(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 14, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
Western Union telegram from Andrew Carnegie to Colonel S.H. Church stating that he ""will give Zorn sittings as desired"". Anders Zorn, a Swedish painter, eventually paints a portrait of Andrew Carnegie.
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(Elizabeth Corbett to Col. S.H. Church, September 12, 1911)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Corbett, Elizabeth--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Elizabeth Corbett to Samuel H. Church stating that she has been instructed by Mr. John W. Beatty to return the enclosed letters to him. Presumably these letters are the letters mentioned by Beatty in a letter he wrote to Church, dated Sept. 8, 1911, about a portrait that Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. The letters were originally written to Samuel H. Church by: Anders Zorn, presumably dated August 18, 1911 and James Bertram, presumably dated June 30, 1911. On Carnegie Institute Pittsburgh, Pa., John W. Beatty, Director of Fine Arts stationary.
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(J. A. Garber to James Bertram, May 27, 1911)
Garber, J. A.--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Pittsburgh (Pa.), W. S. Budworth and Son
A typescript letter from J. A. Graber (Business Manager, Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie Institute) to James Bertram stating that Mr. Samuel H. Church has asked Garber to make arrangements to have the Anders Zorn portrait of Andrew Carnegie shipped to Pittsburgh. Garber is writing to the Carnegie Institute's agents, W.S. Budworth and Son to contact Bertram about when they can pick up the painting. Insurance for the painting is being arranged and Garber will contact W.S. Budworth and Son by telegram when the insurance arrangements have been completed. On Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., John W. Beatty, M.A. , Director of Fine Arts letterhead. Signed J.A. Garber, Business Manager.
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(J.A. Poynton to Col. S.H. Church, May, 20, 1914)
Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Lwoff-Parlaghy, Vilma Elisabeth, Princess, 1863-1923, Painters--Hungary, Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Cunningham, Charles R., Carnegie Institute
A typescript letter from John A. Poynton, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to Col. Samuel Harden Church explaining the portrait painted by Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy of Andrew Carnegie is being packed and will be shipped to the Institute (Carnegie Institute). Carnegie is sending the portrait to the Institute ""because it is the costliest picture of him, by far, ever purchased"". On Andrew Carnegie stationary, signed in ink by J.A. Poynton. Includes handwritten note at bottom of letter from Samuel H. Church to Mr. Cunningham (custodian of buildings and grounds at the Carnegie Institute), dated May 22, 1914, stating that Mr. Church is going to ""deposit"" the picture in the ""President's Room"" and asks that Cunningham notify him when it arrives.
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(J.A. Poynton to Col. S.H. Church, May, 21, 1914)
Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Lwoff-Parlaghy, Vilma Elisabeth, Princess, 1863-1923, Painters--Hungary, Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Butler, Howard Russell, 1856-1934, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Cunningham, Charles R., Carnegie Institute
A typescript letter from John A. Poynton, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to Col. Samuel Harden Church explaining that Mrs. Louise Carnegie thinks the portrait painted by Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy of Andrew Carnegie is not good enough to be displayed in the President's office. The portrait is the costliest portrait painted of him to date but it is not the best portrait of him. Mr. Butler's painting of Andrew Carnegie ""is considered the finest likeness"" and Mrs. Carnegie is having a replica made of this painting and will have it sent to Church's ""address at Pittsburgh"". On Andrew Carnegie stationary, signed in ink by J.A. Poynton. Includes handwritten ink notations: ""Informal"" at top of letter, correction in body of letter and a handwritten note at bottom of letter from Samuel H. Church to Mr. Cunningham (custodian of buildings and grounds at the Carnegie Institute), dated May 22, 1914, asking Cunningham to note and return this letter along with another letter sent to him ""today"" (presumably a letter dated May 20, 1914 from J.A. Poynton to Col. S.H. Church)
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(James Bertram to Samuel H. Church, June 30, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie, Louise, Church, Bertha Jean, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from James Bertram to Samuel Harden Church concerning a portrait of Andrew Carnegie painted by Anders Zorn. Bertram explains that Mrs. Carnegie is disappointed with the painting and a ""lady caller"" made an unflattering remark about how Carnegie looks in the portrait. Mr. Bertram asks Mr. Church if his wife would like a portrait of Church that ""represented to the world in his home town as the bibulous personage which the painter has put on that canvas?"" The letter then includes ""kind regards"" to him and Mrs. Bertha Jean Church. A P.S. is included with the note: ""Enclosed order for your use.""
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(John W. Beatty to Col. S.H. Church, December 16, 1911)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920, Frew, William Nimick, McConway, William, Scaife, W. Lucien (William Lucien), Macbeth, George A., Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Shaw, George E., Church, Samuel Harden
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church regarding members of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees who ""called to see the portrait"", presumably a portrait painted of Andrew Carnegie by Anders Zorn. The members who viewed the portrait included: John A. Brashear, William N. Frew, William McConway, W. Lucien Scaife, and George A. Macbeth. Macbeth brought his daughter with him and Brashear brought Arthur A. Hamerschlag with him to view the portrait. At end of the letter there is a notation in ink that states Shaw and Church ""also saw it"".
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(John W. Beatty to Col. S.H. Church, May 22, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
Western Union telegram from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church presumably concerning an interview with Mr. Andrew Carnegie about a portrait Anders Zorn painted of Carnegie. In the telegram Beatty informs Church that the interview was ""satisfactory"" and he is writing to Beatty with more details.
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(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, June 2, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel Harden Church concerning Beatty's visit to New York to examine a portrait of Andrew Carnegie painted by Anders Zorn. Mr. Beatty still considers the portrait ""a broadly painted and forceful picture, manifestly done in haste but lacking in the completeness of detail"". Mr. Carnegie told Beatty he had done four sitting for Zorn and that the portrait was finished. He also said that Zorn sailed the morning after the last sitting. Beatty believes that the portrait is better than the portrait they now have of Carnegie. The letter ends with Beatty stating the difficulty in ""securing a painting of him"" if he has to give long sittings. On Richard Lane stationary.
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(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, May 22, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Garber, J. A., Ranger, Henry Ward, 1858-1916, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from John W. Beatty to Col. Samuel H. Church concerning a portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. Beatty thinks the portrait ""is by far and away the best painting I have seen of Mr. Carnegie"". He does write that ""there may be some shortcomings"". Beatty writes if Church wants to make arrangements to send for the canvas he should ask ""my Mr. Garber to arrange the details. Beatty states that the picture should be insured and Beatty should ask Mr. Garber to take care of this. Beatty states that he is staying with H.W. Ranger (presumably Henry Ward Ranger) in Noauk, Connecticut. He asks Church to not let anyone photograph or publish the picture. Beatty asks Church to keep the painting boxed for now to ""protect for Copyright"". On Parker House, Boston stationary.
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(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, May 29, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, W. S. Budworth and Son, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Ranger, Henry Ward, 1858-1916, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel Harden Church in reference to a letter from Church that he received the day before. In the letter Beatty writes that he has contacted their New York agents, Budworth and Son, to wait until Beatty arrives before sending for and shipping a portrait painted of Andrew Carnegie by Anders Zorn. Beatty states that his examination of the painting was ""extremely hurried"". Mr. Beatty surmises from Church's original message that Carnegie's sittings for the portrait were stopped and that the portrait was unfinished. Mr. Carnegie has stated that the portrait was finished and Zorn sailed the morning after it was completed. Beatty told Carnegie that the painting impresses him and that Zorn was a renowned painter who has painted portraits of Grover Cleveland and current President Taft. Carnegie then told Beatty to ""tell Church it is not as bad as it might have been"". Beatty writes that he may ""take some good artist friend with me"" when he goes to New York to study the portrait. He then writes that he will write Church about it. He concludes the letter by stating that he is currently visiting Ranger (presumably Henry Ward Ranger) and ""enjoying and undisturbed rest"". On H.W. Ranger, Noank, Conn. stationary.
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(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, Sept 8, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees, Shaw, George E., Pittsburgh (Pa.), Garber, J. A., Church, Samuel Harden, Church, Bertha Jean, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church concerning the portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. Beatty states that his stenographer has forwarded to him a copy of Church's letter dated August 30, 1911 (i.e. August 31, 1911) minus the ""relative correspondence"". He writes that he is asking her to send him copies of Zorn's letter, presumably dated August 18, 1911 and James Bertram's letter, presumably dated June 30, 1911. He will also ask his stenographer to return the originals to Church. Beatty states that after he receives the copies he will write Church ""more fully"". He writes that he presumes Zorn will enforce payment of the portrait whether it is located in Carnegie's house or ""in our possession"". Beatty states that he doesn't believe Church or the Trustees (Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees) ""will care to go into a legal battle"" about payment for the portrait. He continues to discuss what could be done about payment for the portrait and refers Church to Mr. Shaw (presumably George E. Shaw, Chairman, Fine Arts Committee, Carnegie Institute) for advice. Beatty states that if the portrait is to be brought here (Pittsburgh, Pa.) then he will have Garber (presumably J. A. Garber) send for it. Includes a P.S. about where Beatty is currently staying and Mr. and Mr. Samuel H. Church's possible visit there. At head of letter states Plymouth, Sept. 8, 1911.
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(John W. Beatty to S.H. Church, May 19, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Hotels--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
Postal Telegraph Cable Company telegram from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church presumably in response to a note (telegram) dated May 19, 1911 from Samuel H. Church. The telegram states that Beatty will see Andrew Carnegie and will ""do best he can"", presumably in regards to judging a portrait painted by Anders Zorn of Andrew Carnegie. He suggests that Church telegraph, presumably Andrew Carnegie and ask him to let Zorn finish the portrait of him. The telegram ends by stating Zorn (presumably) is at the Bellevue-Stratford that night.
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(Samuel H. Church to Anders L. Zorn, April 21, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, --Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, New York (N.Y.)
A typescript letter from Secretary, presumably from Samuel H. Church, to Mr. Anders L. Zorn explaining that the Trustees (presumably Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees) want him to paint the large $7,000 portrait of Andrew Carnegie. Church asks Zorn to telegraph him as soon as he is ready to return to New York.
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