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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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(Andrew Carnegie (?) to James Bertram (?), November 10, 1909)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to James Bertram (?), November 10, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Museum directors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions--Press coverage, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Press coverage, New-York tribune (New York, N.Y. : 1866 : Daily), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An unsigned, unaddressed memo presumably from Andrew Carnegie to his personal secretary James Bertram. Referring to a November 10th New York Tribune article which includes a portion of a speech about the annual Carnegie International art exhibition given by Carnegie Institute of Fine Arts Director John W. Beatty at the November 9th ceremony marking the completion of the new fine arts museum building in Boston, the memo directs Bertram to send Beatty a congratulatory letter.
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, April 4, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, April 4, 1913)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Painters--France, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to John Beatty written in response to Beatty's April 3rd letter requesting a message of thanks to be read at a banquet held in honor of the members of the jury of award for the upcoming Carnegie Institute annual international art exhibition. The telegram specifically addresses and thanks the two judges from France.
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, December 17, 1902)
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, December 17, 1902)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art--Exhibitions, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Art collections., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
Typescript letter (carbon copy) acknowledging Beatty's letter of Dec. 13 and expressing delight with the success of the art exhibition, and also mentioning Carnegie's picture gallery in New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of Carnegie Institute, December 31, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of Carnegie Institute, December 31, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter (with corrections in pencil) from Andrew Carnegie, originally intended for W.N. Frew, but , in revision, to ""the President and Trustees of the Board of Carnegie Institute,"" detailing priorities for dividing his endowment among the component bodies of the Institute. Carnegie declares that the Art Department should acquire modern works for the gallery, not those of the ""old masters.""
(Ellery Sedgwick to Andrew Carnegie, November 9, 1904)
(Ellery Sedgwick to Andrew Carnegie, November 9, 1904)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Leslie's monthly magazine, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Feature writing, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Sedgwick, Ellery, 1872-1960--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from Ellery Sedgwick, editor of Leslie's Monthly Magazine, to Andrew Carnegie asking him to contribute a short article about the objects and achievements of the Carnegie Institute Department of Fine Arts to be published in conjunction with photographs of the best pictures in the Institute's collection.
(F.D. Millet to James Bertram, April 14, 1908; Andrew Carnegie to John Beatty, April 1908)
(F.D. Millet to James Bertram, April 14, 1908; Andrew Carnegie to John Beatty, April 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, United States. Dept. of the Navy, American Academy in Rome, Millet, Frank D.--Correspondence
A typescript letter (signed) from Frank D. Millet to James Bertram concerning a bust of John Paul Jones. Millet explains that although Andrew Carnegie has expressed interest in having a copy of the bust for the Carnegie Institute, John W. Beatty has ignored his (Millet's) correspondence on the matter. Includes handwritten note from Andrew Carnegie to John Beatty. On letterhead of the American Academy in Rome.
(James Bonar to Andrew Carnegie, April 13, 1911)
(James Bonar to Andrew Carnegie, April 13, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Art, American--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--20th century--Exhibitions, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie International, Philanthropists--United States, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Sparks, Arthur Watson, 1871?-1919, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh--Constitution, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh--By-laws, Bonar, James, 1864-1942--Correspondence
A typescript letter from James Bonar, President of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh to Andrew Carnegie expressing the need for a permanent exhibit of works by local artists. While he praises the galleries in the Carnegie Institute and the ""International Exhibition"" he feels that the International is ""keyed so high"" and a portion of the general public ""is quite unable to understand, comprehend or appreciate its fine points"". Bonar feels it is important to encourage local artists, mentioning an upcoming exhibition to be held at the Carnegie Galleries in November of local artists works. Bonar then requests Carnegie's financial help in creating a permanent exhibit of works by local artists. He explains that Mr. John W. Beatty, Dr. W.J. Holland, Mr. Hyatt, Mr. Arthur W. Sparks and Mr. Setter of the Technical schools and others are interested in helping with this effort. Bonar writes that he is including a copy of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's constitution and by-laws. On Associated Artists of Pittsburgh letterhead. Signature of James Bonar.
(John Beatty to Mrs. Morrison Foster, August 3, 1904)
(John Beatty to Mrs. Morrison Foster, August 3, 1904)
Foster, Rebecca S.--Correspondence, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropists--United States, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Acquisitions, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from John Beatty to Mrs. Morrison Foster confirming that her July 26th letter and a portrait of Stephen Foster that she wants to sell to Andrew Carnegie for the Carnegie Institute have both been received. Beatty notes that he will wait for Foster to confirm her asking price before he contacts Carnegie.
(John Beatty to Rebecca S. Foster, August 9, 1904)
(John Beatty to Rebecca S. Foster, August 9, 1904)
Foster, Rebecca S.--Correspondence, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropists--United States, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Acquisitions, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from John Beatty to Rebecca Foster acknowledging receipt of her August 4th letter and confirming that he will contact Andrew Carnegie and get back in touch with her in a few weeks after Carnegie decides whether he wants to acquire the painting of Stephen Foster that she is selling.
(John Caldwell to Andrew Carnegie, July 2, 1904)
(John Caldwell to Andrew Carnegie, July 2, 1904)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.--Planning, Buildings, Temporary--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Caldwell, John--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from John Caldwell, Chairman of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees Fine Arts Committee, to Andrew Carnegie requesting approval to spend Committee funds to erect a temporary structure to house the 9th annual art exhibition during the upcoming Founder's Day celebration. Caldwell explains that unless a temporary building is erected, the exhibition will have to be canceled because the permanent art gallery is being used to store books during library renovations and the Committee has been unable to locate another building suitable to house the exhibition. Caldwell requests a ""yes"" or ""no"" answer and a handwritten notation at the top of the letter says, ""Mr. Carnegie called. 'Yes.'""
(John Ross to Andrew Carnegie, March 31, 1913)
(John Ross to Andrew Carnegie, March 31, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Mackie, Charles H. (Charles Hodge), 1862-1920, Mackie, Peter, Painters--Scotland, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Ross, John--Correspondence
A signed handwritten letter from John Ross, Chairman of the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, to Andrew Carnegie calling his attention to two paintings by artists associated with Dunfermline, one by Peter Mackie and one by Charles H. Mackie, that are being sent to Pittsburgh for the upcoming Carnegie Institute annual international art exhibition. An initialed note in pencil at the top of the letter indicates that Carnegie forwarded the letter to John Beatty asking for his opinion of the paintings.
(John W. Beatty (?) to William McTaggart, January 5, 1909)
(John W. Beatty (?) to William McTaggart, January 5, 1909)
McTaggart, William, 1835-1910--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
An unsigned carbon copy of a typescript letter presumably from John Beatty, Carnegie Institute Director of Fine Arts, to Scottish painter William McTaggart requesting the submission of a painting for the upcoming annual Carnegie Institute international art exhibition.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, Jan. 2, 1902)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, Jan. 2, 1902)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
Typescript letter from Director of Fine Arts John W. Beatty to Carnegie discussing various art purchases.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, January 2, 1901)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, January 2, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Painting--Collectors and collecting, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty, Director of Fine Arts at the Carnegie Institute to Andrew Carnegie concerning the acquisition of paintings for Andrew Carnegie's home. Paintings mentioned in the letter include the following: ""Harvest Field"", ""All Hands on Deck"", ""Midsummer Evening"" and ""Dusk"". On Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa., Office of the Director of Fine Arts letterhead. Signed John W. Beatty.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, January 21, 1910)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, January 21, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Barye, Antoine-Louis, 1796-1875, Bronze sculpture, French, Animals in art, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
Telegram following up on letter of Jan. 20, discussing the Barye sale.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, March 27, 1913)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, March 27, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Evans, William Thomas, 1843-1917--Art collections, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Church, Samuel Harden, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--Employees--Pensions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pension trusts--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten typescript letter from John Beatty, Carnegie Institute Director of Fine Arts, to Andrew Carnegie informing him that Beatty is in New York to study the W.T. Evans art collection with a view towards acquiring one or two paintings for the Carnegie Institute. Beatty notes that he will be happy to call for Carnegie if he would like to come along and see the Evans collection as well as other artworks currently on exhibit. The letter also contains a brief mention of Beatty's distress over Samuel Church's attitude toward the Carnegie Institute pension plan.
(Rebecca S. Foster to Andrew Carnegie, August 10, (1904?))
(Rebecca S. Foster to Andrew Carnegie, August 10, (1904?))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Portraits, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Acquisitions, Foster, Morrison, 1823-1904, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Family, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864. Biography, songs, and musical compositions of Stephen C. Foster, Foster, Rebecca S.--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Rebecca Foster to Andrew Carnegie discussing a Stephen Foster painting that she would like to sell to Carnegie for the Carnegie Institute. Foster explains that hard times have necessitated the sale and notes that a picture of the painting appears in The musical songs and compositions, a book that her deceased husband Morrison published about his brother Stephen some years ago.
(Rebecca S. Foster to Andrew Carnegie, September 12, (1904?))
(Rebecca S. Foster to Andrew Carnegie, September 12, (1904?))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Portraits, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Acquisitions, Foster, Rebecca S.--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Rebecca Foster to Andrew Carnegie thanking him for purchasing a Stephen Foster painting from her and giving it to the Carnegie Institute where it will be accessible to everyone who wants to view it.