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2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, east side

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rooms--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the anteroom located in Andrew Carnegie's New York residence, leading from the library to his office. Caption title; "FAMILY"--Label on mount verso; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, south end

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the anteroom separating Andrew Carnegie's private library from his private office. This photograph features the south end of the room. Caption title; "Family"--Label on mount verso; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, west side

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the anteroom separating Andrew Carnegie's private library from his private office. This photograph features the west side of the room. Caption title; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm; "Family"--Plate on mount; "P-5975"--Mount

Address from New York Methodist Preachers endorsing endowment for international peace

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Methodist Preachers. Meeting--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document from the New York Methodist Preachers Meeting commending and endorsing Andrew Carnegie's endowment for international peace. Includes decorative initial and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Address of thanks from the New York Zoological staff for the Carnegie Pension Fund, May 1st, 1904

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Zoological Park--Employees--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Zoos--New York (State)--New York--Employees--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pension trusts--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a document bearing an address of thanks on behalf of the employees of the New York Zoological Park to Andrew Carnegie for establishing the Carnegie Pension Fund for the New York Zoological Park. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from New York University

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University. Senate--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University--Benefactors--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the first page of a handwritten document from the Senate of New York University presenting a statement in honor of Carnegie's eightieth birthday. The document expresses appreciation for Andrew Carnegie's "varied and distinguished services to higher education" and thanks him for his "helpful" benefactions to New York University. Includes decorative initials. Caption title.; "1st page."; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from New York University

A photograph of the second page of a handwritten document from the Senate of New York University presenting a statement in honor of Carnegie's eightieth birthday. The document expresses appreciation for Andrew Carnegie's "varied and distinguished services to higher education" and thanks him for his "helpful" benefactions to New York University. Carnegie is congratulated and wished "long-continued health and happiness". The document has a decorative border, a seal and is signed by the president, secretary and committee members. Caption title.; "2nd page."; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from the six great institutions established by Mr. Carnegie

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Corporation of New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Research institutes--Washington (D.C.)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Research--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education, Higher--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., College teachers--Pensions--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rescues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Research--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Washington (D.C.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Princeton (N.J.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of an illuminated document from the six institutions founded by Andrew Carnegie including the: Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, presenting their congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of Carnegie's eightieth birthday. The document includes signatures. Caption title.; "P-5971."; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Bound memorial resolution on the death of Mr. Carnegie from the Engineers' Club of New York

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers Club of New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Memorials--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

Photographs of a three-page illuminated manuscript containing a bound memorial resolution by the Engineers' Club of New York on the death of Andrew Carnegie, a benefactor and honorary member of the Club. Caption title.; On 3 cardboard mounts: 34 x 26 cm.-35 x 26 cm

Bound resolution of thanks for gift for books for Club Library from New York Caledonian Club, 22nd November, 1899

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Caledonian Club--Endowments--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., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

Photographs of a handwritten document of the New York Caledonian Club from its regular meeting, dated November 22nd, 1899. The document expresses gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for a donation which enabled the Club to purchase books for its library. Includes illustrations, signatures and a seal. Caption title.; On six cardboard mounts: 26 x 35 cm

Case containing whale tooth, presented by Marine Society of New York, July 13, 1903-- whale captured by ship "Wiscasset" of Wiscasset, Maine, January 17th, 1836

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wiscasset (Whaling ship)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Marine Society of the City of New York, in the State of New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wiscasset (Whaling ship)--Pictorial works., Whaling ships--Maine--Wiscasset--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Whales--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Containers--Pictorial works., Wiscasset (Me.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Zealand--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a case containing the tooth of a whale captured off the coast of New Zealand in 1836, presented in 1903 to Andrew Carnegie by the Marine Society of New York. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hope, Thomas, Sir, d. 1646--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--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., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of the reverse view of an oak casket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of New York. The casket had once been owned by Sir Thomas Hope of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose house later became the site of a public library donated by Andrew Carnegie. The purpose of the casket was to hold a burgess ticket. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887

A photograph of the front view of an oak casket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of New York. The casket had once been owned by Sir Thomas Hope of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose house later became the site of a public library donated by Andrew Carnegie. The purpose of the casket was to hold a burgess ticket. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Certificate of benefactor membership in the New York Zoological Society, 11th June, 1914

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Zoological Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Zoological Park--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Zoos--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document from the New York Zoological Society certifying Andrew Carnegie as a benefactor of the Society. Included at the top of the document is a vignette of an animal, at the bottom is the seal of the Society and signature of the president and secretary. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Certificate of election as patron of the American Museum of Natural History, New York City, 13th February, 1911

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., American Museum of Natural History--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Natural history museums--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a document of the American Museum of Natural History certifying that Andrew Carnegie has been elected a patron of that institution (presumably in gratitude of a monetary donation). Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Certificate of membership as a founder of the New York Zoological Society, 1st May, 1899

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Zoological Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Zoological Park--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Zoos--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document from the New York Zoological Society certifying that Andrew Carnegie has been elected as a founder of the Society. Included at the top of the document is a vignette of an animal, at the bottom is the seal of the Society and signatures of the president and secretary. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Certificate of membership, New York Telegraph Club, 2nd September, 1889

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Telegraph Club--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Telegraph--New York (State)--New York--Societies, etc.--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten certificate from the New York Telegraph Club electing Andrew Carnegie as an honorary member of the Club. The certificate includes a decorative border, an emblem from the Club, decorative initials, decorative lettering, the seal of the Club and signatures of the president, recording secretary and treasurer. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Degree of Doctor of Music conferred on Mr. Carnegie by the Grand Conservatory of Music of the City of New York

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Titles--Pictorial works., Grand Conservatory of Music (New York, N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic decorations of honor--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Conservatories of music--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of what appears to be the second page of an illuminated handwritten document from the Grand Conservatory of Music of the City of New York conferring upon Andrew Carnegie an honorary degree of Doctor of Music on April 24, 1899. Includes a seal and signatures. Caption title.; "In binding."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Degree of Doctor of Music conferred on Mr. Carnegie by the Grand Conservatory of Music of the City of New York, 24th April, 1899

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Titles--Pictorial works., Grand Conservatory of Music (New York, N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic decorations of honor--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Conservatories of music--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten diploma for an honorary degree of Doctor of Music conferred upon Andrew Carnegie April 24, 1899 by the Grand Conservatory of Music of the City of New York. Includes a seal and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Election as honorary associate member of the Philharmonic Society of New York, 17th September, 1905

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philharmonic Society of New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Orchestral music--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music--New York (State)--New York--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document from the Philharmonic Society of New York electing Andrew Carnegie as an honorary associate member for his "efforts and services as President of the Society" and for his "advancement of classical orchestral music in New York City." The document contains an emblem, decorative letters and it is signed by the vice-president and secretary. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

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