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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 President Frew, January 8, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to President Frew, January 8, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Telegram dated January 8, 1908 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew expressing delight that the City Fathers will be not only hearing but seeing the development of the Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts
Andrew Carnegie writes to his cashier, Robert A. Franks, and asks that Franks honor drafts not to exceed $10,000 for the purchase of casts in connection with the opening of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 5, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 5, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Donaldson, James, Sir, 1831-1915, University of St. Andrews, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Business referrals
An unsigned typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church, Secretary of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, asking him to put Sir James Donaldson, principal of St. Andrews University in Scotland, in contact with the contractors that have been providing shelving for Carnegie Library buildings. Marked ""copy of letter.""
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, October 18, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, October 18, 1897)
Public libraries -- Remodeling -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Andrew Carnegie writes to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh about President WIlliam McKinleys plans to attend the Institutes Founders Day celebration. Carnegie goes on to praise the Institutes accomplishments, and speaks of the Citys newfound prominence in arts and sciences. Carnegie states that he believes that enlargement of the Institute and Library (and their branches) is advisable.
(Andrew Carnegie to W. N. Frew, May 17, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to W. N. Frew, May 17, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Public Libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Frew discussing the city of Pittsburgh's yearly allotment for their library system. Carnegie notes that if the allotment is maintained at the same level as last year, possibly with an increase for the newest building, he believes that funds for the upcoming year will be sufficient. In order to avoid surprises on either side and to help further the trustees' agenda, Carnegie recommends that Frew keep in close contact with city officials.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Carnegie writes to Frew about his views on a unity of management and discusses the City of Pittsburghs commitment in matching Carnegies contributions to the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie speaks in broad terms of entrusting his wealth to a committee of able men. His remarks seem to foreshadow the birth of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895 (copy))
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie writes to Frew about his views on a unity of management and discusses the City of Pittsburghs commitment in matching Carnegies contributions to the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie speaks in broad terms of entrusting his wealth to a committee of able men. His remarks seem to foreshadow the birth of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 26, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 26, 1895)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie asks that Frew call the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library together for a meeting.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, July 16, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, July 16, 1896)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States
In this letter to William Frew, Andrew Carnegie writes about the City of Pittsburghs potential failure to uphold its agreement to financially sustain the Carnegie Library and Institute through local appropriation.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 12, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 12, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Tuthill, William Burnet, 1855-1929, Music-halls -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Auditoriums -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie writes to William N. Frew, and expresses his delight on learning of Frews time with John Charles Van Dyke. Carnegie mentions William Tuthills (designer of Carnegie Hall in New York City) exorbitant fee for examining the plans for Pittsburghs Carnegie Music Hall, and expresses his desire that the matter be laid to rest. In the final section of his letter, Carnegie suggests a date of November 6 (1895) for the opening exercises in connection with the Carnegie Library/Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Andrew Carnegie informs William Frew that he is authorized to expend up to $10,000 for (artistic) casts for the Carnegie Institute opening exhibitions. Carnegie goes on tell Frew of his plans to ask the Commission for $50,000 per year for the Gallery and Museum.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 31, 1894)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 31, 1894)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie writes to William Frew, the new chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, and the Building Committee. Carnegie briefly discusses some financials, and states that money should not be an issue. Frew should not slight the work, (but) build it to last. Carnegie goes on to mention the acquisition of two mummies, and the plaster cast work of (Giuseppe?) Lelli.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 11, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 11, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie suggests that it would be well to arrange for the revision of remarks, and the eventual printing of the words of speakers given during the opening exercises and the dedication of the Carnegie Institute and Library, November 1895.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, United States. President
Carnegie writes a rather unintelligible telegram to William Frew, potentially regarding the attendance of the President of the United States at the opening ceremony for the Carnegie Institute and Library. ''No give president up.''
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 31, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 31, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie asks that William Frew send him a list of the gifts sent in connection with the opening of the Carnegie Institute and Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 11, 1906 (manuscript))
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 11, 1906 (manuscript))
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburghFinance, Public librariesPolitical aspects--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburgh--Endowments, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919Correspondence
Handwritten letter in which Andrew Carnegie tells William Frew that all cities appoint library commissions, and he doesn't believe that the people of Pittsburgh would accept political control rather than a commission. It should be an easy matter to fix a sum for the Carnegie Librarys maintenance and let the City pay that to the commission. He dismisses the idea of a contract to manage the city's libraries for $150,000 annually, thus relieving the city of responsibility for maintaining them, and he will not pay for such purpose, especially as Pittsburgh will need over twice that much money in the future. He proposes a private conference with Mayor Guthrie and some of the board members to discuss his plans.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 11, 1906 (typescript))
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 11, 1906 (typescript))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburghFinance, Public librariesPolitical aspects--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburgh--Endowments
Typescript of handwritten letter in which Andrew Carnegie tells William Frew that all cities appoint library commissions, and he doesn't believe that the people of Pittsburgh would accept political control rather than a commission. It should be an easy matter to fix a sum for the Carnegie Librarys maintenance and let the City pay that to the commission. He dismisses the idea of a contract to manage the city's libraries for $150,000 annually, thus relieving the city of responsibility for maintaining them, and he will not pay for such purpose, especially as Pittsburgh will need over twice that much money in the future. He proposes a private conference with Mayor Guthrie and some of the board members to discuss his plans.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Andrew Carnegie requesting a conference on the issues between the City of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, December 15, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, December 15, 1906)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Philanthropists--United States, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute--Appropriations and expenditures, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Institute--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Finance
A letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, President of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, in reference to a letter from Mr. Frew dated December 13, 1906, that states he would like to ""take care of everything but the Library proper"". Mr. Carnegie wants to have his ""fund"" used ""to pay for the portion of the Building the Carnegie Institute occupies"".
(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 7, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 7, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Andrew Carnegie writes to W.J. Holland to express his regret that the Library Commission had an inauspicious start, and that Holland felt that it was necessary to resign.