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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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(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1898)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1898)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Lawrenceville Branch, Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning the opening of the Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew mentions that enclosed with the letter is a copy of his remarks from the dedication.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 8, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 8, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, McConway, William, Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920, Scaife, W. Lucien (William Lucien), Schenley, Mary Croghan, Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1854-1908, Carnegie Steel Company, United States Steel Corporation, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning Carnegie Institute, Technical Schools. Frew explains that the ""Plan and Scope"" committee of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute was created to ""study the ""technical school question"". The committee members include: Mr. McConway, Chairman, Mr. Brashear and Mr. Lucien Scaife. Some technical experts were consulted and the City of Pittsburgh got together building and real estate experts who were there at the site of the school that day, examining the grounds and the buildings. After they examined the site they were to give a report to Court. The City Attorney assures that the matter will be pushed quickly. Mr. Frew then mentions a piece of property owned by Mrs. Schenley but Mr. Wilson told Mr. Frew that he cannot purchase it until he sees how much money is left after the ground for the library extension is secured. Frew then makes reference to a letter he received concerning advice on the exchange of Carnegie Company bonds for United States Steel Corporation.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 3, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 3, 1900)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1900--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute, Corey, William, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, China, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Homestead, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie welcoming Carnegie on his return from Scotland. Frew mentions that Founder's Day had been a success, making reference to the attendence of Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, and describes a visit to the Homestead mills, with a lunch provided by William Corey. Lastly are a few words on a noteworthy soloist with the Pittsburgh Orchestra. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 4, 1903)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 4, 1903)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie inviting Carnegie and his wife Louise Whitfield Carnegie to attend the Founder's Day celebration. Frew explains that bids will be submitted for doing the excavation and footing courses for the foundation of the extension of the Main Library building in Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Frew then expresses his delight at Carnegie's approval of the selection of Arthur Arton Hamerschlag for the head of the Carnegie Technical School (Carnegie Institute of Technology); On William N. Frew, Attorney at Law, stationery.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 1, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 1, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916, Knox and Reed (Law firm), Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Architecture--Designs and plans, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning a letter he received from Mr. E.M. Bigelow, Director of the Department of Public Works, for the City of Pittsburgh. In the letter Mr. Frew received, Bigelow states the City of Pittsburgh is ready to give possession of land to the Carnegie Institute for the addition to the ""Library building"". Frew tells Carnegie that he gave the letter from Bigelow to Knox and Reed, attorneys for the Board of Trustees and he requested that they submit a written opinion to the ""Building Committee"". The ""Building Committee"" then met and decided that they needed Carnegie's approval before expending ""any part of the fund"" placed by Carnegie for the ""disposal of the Board"". Frew asks Carnegie to cable him with the words ""Yes"" or ""No"" to go ahead with ""a contract with the architects"" for the plans.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 10, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 10, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Spang, Norman, 1843-1922, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Technical institutes--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th centuryExhibitions
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning several items. Frew states that in a meeting of the Board of Trustees, a report was presented by the Plan and Scope Committee (for the new Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools). Frew explains that he has enclosed clippings related to this subject (clippings not included). Next Frew explains that he has talked to Dr. Holland and Mr. Anderson in regards to a collection that a Mr. Norman Spang has. Finally he states that over six hundred pictures have been entered for the exhibition (presumably the Carnegie International). On Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute letterhead
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 16, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 16, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Margaret, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging Carnegie's funding of the Training School for Children's Librarians and commending the enthusiastic efforts of those involved in the school's operation. The letter ends with mention of the ""continued and decided improvement"" of Carnegie's daughter, Margaret. The letterhead reads: Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Office of the President, the Frick Building.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 2, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 2, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Cleveland, Frances Folsom, 1864-1947, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th centuryExhibitions
A typescript letter from William N. Frew, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie inviting Mr. Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie to the Founder's Day celebration. He mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland will be there and Mr. Cleveland will be giving a speech at the celebration. He continues by discussing the ""exhibition"" (presumably the Carnegie International) and mentions Robert W. Allan's participation in the exhibition. Frew reminds Carnegie that he bought one of Mr. Allan's pictures ""All hands on Deck"" last year.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Magee, Christopher, Harrison, Alexander, 1853-1930, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute)
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding preparations for the Carnegie Institute Founder's Day celebration to take place the following month. Frew mentions that an invitation was extended to Wu Ting Fang, ""the Chinese minister."" Also mentioned are John W. Beatty, C.L. Magee (i.e., Christopher Magee), Anders Zorn, and Alexander Harrison. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, September 17, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, September 17, 1906)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library Schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Cost of operation, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie addressing funding concerns about the upcoming school year at the Training School for Children's Librarians. Citing the school's excellent results and noting that city appropriation dollars cannot be used to finance the school, Frew asks Carnegie to consider making an additional appropriation to fund another year of operation.
(W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, December 27, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, December 27, 1906)
Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Library benefactors--United States, Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute., Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh, written on behalf of the Board of Trustees of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, concerning the city's costs for maintaining the main library building, as well as six branch buildings, for the fiscal year beginning February 1, 1907. Frew states that Andrew Carnegie desires to maintain those portions of the main library building occupied by Carnegie Institute's Department of Fine Arts and Departments of the Museum.
W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, January 7, 1907)
W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, January 7, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A copy of a typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh, regarding library appropriations from the city for the coming year.
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, December 17, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, December 17, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Music Hall, Organ (Musical instrument), Organists--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Music
A typescript letter (signed) from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram. Frew attempts to persuade Bertram to forward letters sent by Charles Heinroth (and are presumably in Bertram's custody) to Andrew Carnegie. The letters pertain to the need for a new organ at the Carnegie Music Hall. On letterhead of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees.
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, January 11, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, January 11, 1906)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Military museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Grand Army of the Republic. Thomas Espey Post no. 153, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram concerning a letter and newspaper clipping forwarded by the latter to Samuel Harden Church, describing a contract between the trustees of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Grand Army Post of the Republic, Thomas Espey Post no. 153, for a military museum. Frew states that no contract was executed or even suggested, as the trustees have no right to enter into such a contract. Furthermore, Frew asks Bertram to note that the Board of Trustees, of which Church is an officer, has nothing to do with apportioning of space in the library.
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, November 2, 1903)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, November 2, 1903)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram, personal secretary of Andrew Carnegie. Frew asks Bertram to bring to the attention of Andrew Carnegie the letter he sent to Carnegie dated October 27th concerning property for the proposed Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Letter dated January 7, 1908 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie, in response to Frew's letter postmarked December 31st, mentioning that his generous contribution will be used to assist in the maintenance of the Carnegie Institute. Frew also tells Carnegie that members of the Councils, the Mayor and Heads of Department will be coming to the Library Building for a meeting that he would like to make an annual event.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Guthrie, George W., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
A letter dated January 8, 1907 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie commenting on enclosed clippings and noting that Mr. Guthrie will not be unanimously supported in the stand he has taken.
(W.N. Frew to S.H. Church, May 2, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to S.H. Church, May 2, 1901)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, United States Steel Corporation, Carnegie Steel Company, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Bonds, Bond transfer, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Frew, President, Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute, to Samuel Harden Church regarding a letter he received from Andrew Carnegie. The letter from Carnegie concerns the exchange of bonds of the Carnegie Company for bonds of the United States Steel Corporation. According to Knox and Reed this ""should be placed on the minutes of the Board"". Signature of William Frew on Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead. Notations in ink at bottom of letter and on verso of letter.