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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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Address of welcome from Provost and Magistrates of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, Scotland, 25th June, 1888
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Linlithgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an address by the Magistrates and Provost of the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow welcoming Andrew and Mrs. Carnegie during a tour of Scotland. The address praises Carnegie for his charitable contributions throughout Scotland as well as for his contributions to the general betterment of the human race in the areas of knowledge and education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "CA-122."; Appears in photographic collection: Andrew Carnegie benefactions collection; located in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Department.
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Burgess ticket of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen, 5th July, 1892
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aberdeen (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--Aberdeen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Aberdeen--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--America--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Picture frames and framing--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aberdeen (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aberdeen (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten scrolled burgess ticket from the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Council of Aberdeen, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "as a free burgess and guild brother of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen" in recognition of his contribution to the building of public libraries in Scotland and America. Andrew Carnegie and Mrs, Carnegie both contributed to the building of the Aberdeen Library. The ticket includes a decoration, decorative initials, seal, a ribbon and is signed by the town clerk. It is in a decorative wooden frame. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
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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
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Burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of St. Andrews, Scotland, 18th July, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (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--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of St. Andrews, Scotland, presented by the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of St. Andrews to Andrew Carnegie for his support of public libraries and universities in Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 20 x 22 cm
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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
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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
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Wood casket ornamented with silver presented with the freedom of the Royal Burgh of St. Andrews, Scotland, 18th July, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (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--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of St. Andrews, Scotland, presented by the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of St. Andrews to Andrew Carnegie for his support of public libraries and universities in Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 25 cm
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Wood casket ornamented with silver, Royal Burgh of St. Andrews, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (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--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrews (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of St. Andrews, Scotland, presented in 1902 by the Provost, Magistrates, and Town Council of St. Andrews to Andrew Carnegie for his support of public libraries and universities in Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 25 x 34 cm
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