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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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(Frank N. Doubleday to Samuel Harden Church, June 16, 1902)
(Frank N. Doubleday to Samuel Harden Church, June 16, 1902)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Homestead Strike, Homestead, Pa., 1892
Frank N. Doubleday writes to Samuel Harden Church about the publication of Bernard Aldersons uncomplimentary sketch of Carnegies life, and efforts to make it more flattering before coming to print in the United States. Doubleday thanks Church for his help, and asks for further assistance in revising sections related to Homestead, and the Homestead Strike.
(Frank N. Doubleday to Samuel Harden Church, June 19, 1902)
(Frank N. Doubleday to Samuel Harden Church, June 19, 1902)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Doubleday thanks Church for his advice regarding the publication of Bernard Aldersons uncomplimentary sketch of Carnegies life.
(Frederick P. Keppel to Janet Ewing Bertram, December 9, 1935)
(Frederick P. Keppel to Janet Ewing Bertram, December 9, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Keppel asks if Mrs. Bertram would be interested in receiving Luis Mora's portrait of Andrew Carnegie.
(Frederick P. Keppel to Janet Ewing Bertram, November 13, 1935)
(Frederick P. Keppel to Janet Ewing Bertram, November 13, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Keppel sends his thanks to Janet Bertram, after hearing of her intention to place a wreath on the grave of Andrew Carnegie on behalf of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Frederick P. Keppel to Thomas S. Baker, October 3, 1935)
(Frederick P. Keppel to Thomas S. Baker, October 3, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Frederick Keppel, President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, asks Thomas Baker, President of the Carnegie Institute of Technology for suggestions of persons who should receive invitations to a Carnegie birthday celebration in New York.
(Freedom and whiskey gang thegither!)
(Freedom and whiskey gang thegither!)
Burns, Robert, 1759-1796, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A drawing made for Andrew Carnegie with a sample of Robert Burns' verse.
Future of archaeology
Future of archaeology
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie libraries, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 -- Monuments, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 -- Statues
A race of intelligent simians carry out an archaeological dig only to find myriad references to Andrew Carnegie's life and public contributions. The caption reads, "Professor of Archaeology, University of Simiana: The conclusion is irresistible that all people of this period looked alike."
(George H. Wilson to James Bertram, January 8, 1900)
(George H. Wilson to James Bertram, January 8, 1900)
Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1954-1908--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A letter from George H. Wilson to James Bertram regarding an upcoming performance of the Pittsburgh Orchestra in New York City. Wilson states that ""much is happening in music, operatic and dramatic"" and mentions Andrew Carnegie.
Getting anxious : Homewood residents hope work will start soon on Carnegie Library
Getting anxious : Homewood residents hope work will start soon on Carnegie Library
Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Library benefactors--United States, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch
A newspaper article from the East End herald (Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.)) dated March 10, 1904, expressing the eagerness of the residents of Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.) for the construction to begin on the new library building promised by Andrew Carnegie. The article is pasted on a sheet of paper and is in four separate pieces.
(G.H. Wilson to Andrew Carnegie, August 2, 1901)
(G.H. Wilson to Andrew Carnegie, August 2, 1901)
Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1854-1908--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Orchestra--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Concerts--New York (State)--New York, Railroad travel--Pennsylvania, Railroad travel--New York (State), Railroads--Fares, Pennsylvania Railroad, Frew, William Nimick, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from George Henry Wilson to Andrew Carnegie regarding the increased costs of railroad travel for two concerts that will be given by the Pittsburgh Orchestra in New York City for the next season. Mr. William Frew wants Mr. Wilson to explain to Mr. Carnegie about the increase in fares from the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia. Both Wilson and Frew believe that the concerts over the past two years, performed in New York City, have given the Orchestra ""such prestige before the country at large."" He concludes the letter by writing he is grateful for the letter from Mr. Bertram dated June 15th. On The Pittsburgh Orchestra stationary. Includes signature of G.H. Wilson, a penciled/number and a penciled doodle.
The gospel according to Andrew
The gospel according to Andrew
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy
An overview of Carnegie's philanthropic activities.
Great organ is winning fame for the city
Great organ is winning fame for the city
Carnegie Music Hall--Organs, Carnegie Institute, Koch, Caspar P., 1872-1970, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch. Music Hall--Organs, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Organists--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Organ (Musical instrument)--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Archer, Frederic, 1838-1901, Lemare, Edwin H. (Edwin Henry), 1865-1934, Organs (musical instruments)--Conservation and restoration, Music-halls--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Heinroth, Charles, 1874-1963
A newspaper article from the Gazette times (Pittsburgh, Pa.) dated October 9, 1911, concerning the ""great organ"" located in the music hall at the Carnegie Institute and the recitals by Charles Heinroth, organist and director of music at the Carnegie Institute. The beginning of the article includes the following line about the ""great organ"": ""Doubted if there is a better in the world than that of Carnegie Institute"". The article also discusses the recitals of Caspar P. Koch, organist at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Regional Branch, Music Hall and the organ located there. The ""great organ"" at the Carnegie Institute was designed by Frederick Archer, the first organist there and later remolded by Edwin Lemare, the second organist there. Charles Heinroth followed Lemare as the organist at the Carnegie Institute and had the organ rebuilt after securing Andrew Carnegie's consent.
The greatest good fortune: Andrew Carnegie's gift for today
The greatest good fortune: Andrew Carnegie's gift for today
Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A summary of the benefactions of Andrew Carnegie, and description of the work of the philanthropic trusts which he created.
(H.-. Dunbar to William McConway, Jr., May 18, 1927)
(H.-. Dunbar to William McConway, Jr., May 18, 1927)
McConway, William, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Dunbar writes in Burton J. Hendrick's stead and informs William McConway, Jr. of a signed receipt which lists the letters sent from Andrew Carnegie to his father.
(Hamilton Holt to Frank P. Hill, August 12, 1935)
(Hamilton Holt to Frank P. Hill, August 12, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Holt sends his regrets, and says that he cannot be of assistance with respect to providing any information of use on James Bertram.
(Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, January 25, 1910)
(Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, January 25, 1910)
Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Olcott, Frances Jenkins, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A letter from Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie regarding Frances Jenkins Olcott's work in promoting Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Training School for Children's Librarians, including a proposed exhibit for a librarians' conference. The letter makes reference of an enclosed letter from Olcott to Carnegie and a document on which the exhibit is described in detail.
Heart to heart talks
Heart to heart talks
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy, Libraries, Corporations -- Corrupt practices, Wealth
Tom Masson writes as Andrew Carnegie. He explains "his" rise in industry and the motivations for "his" philanthropy / public benefactions.
(Hew Morrison to James Bertram, November 11, 1897)
(Hew Morrison to James Bertram, November 11, 1897)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
In this letter, Hew Morrison of the Edinburgh Public Library, offers James Bertram the appointment as Andrew Carnegie's confidential secretary. Morrison outlines the terms of employment, and wishes Bertram every success.
(Historical notes)
(Historical notes)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Steel Company, Morgan, J. Pierpont (John Pierpont), 1837-1913
Trinke reviews the evolution of the Carnegie Steel Company.
(H.K. Porter to W.N. Frew, October 30th, 1908)
(H.K. Porter to W.N. Frew, October 30th, 1908)
Porter, Henry K.--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Music Hall, Heinroth, Charles, 1874-1963, Wasson, Joseph C., Carnegie Music Hall, Organ (Musical instrument), Music
A typescript letter (signed) from Henry K. Porter to William Nimick Frew. Porter discusses the need for a new organ at the Carnegie Music Hall, specifying that Andrew Carnegie should be approached in the matter only if he (Frew) thinks it is advisable. Marked ""personal."" On personal letterhead.