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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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Silver trowel-- ivory handle, presented to Mr. Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the free library, Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Silver trowel-- ivory handle, presented to Mr. Carnegie on the occasion of his laying the foundation stone of the free library, Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver trowel used by Andre Carnegie in laying the foundation stone of the Waterford Public Free Library, Waterford, Ireland. Andrew Carnegie provided the funds to build the library. Included in the document are decorative lettering and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm