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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 Harrison W. Craver, March 20, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Harrison W. Craver, March 20, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Field notes of the Training School for Children's Librarians, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Library educationPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Library schoolsPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Children's librariansPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Librarian Harrison W. Craver, in response to Craver's letter of March 6th. Carnegie expresses delight about the new magazine produced by the Training School for Children's Librarians.
(Andrew Carnegie to Harrison W. Craver, March 20, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Harrison W. Craver, March 20, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Field notes of the Training School for Children's Librarians, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Library educationPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Library schoolsPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Children's librariansPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Letter dated March 20, 1911 from Andrew Carnegie to Librarian Harrison W. Craver, in response to Craver's letter of March 6th. Carnegie expresses delight about the new magazine produced by the Training School for Children's Librarians.
(Andrew Carnegie to Harrison W. Craver, March 20, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Harrison W. Craver, March 20, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Library educationPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Library schoolsPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Children's librariansPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Librarian Harrison W. Craver, in response to Craver's letter of March 6th. Carnegie expresses delight about the new magazine produced by the Training School for Children's Librarians.
(Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington, April 23, 1909)
(Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington, April 23, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Buffington, Joseph, 1855-1947--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
Letter dated April 21, 1909 from Andrew Carnegie to Judge Joseph Buffington in response to a letter sent from Buffington. Carnegie mentions he would accept Hamerschlag on the Board and is happy with the Library report.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mayor Magee, May 8, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mayor Magee, May 8, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Magee, William Anderson--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Cleveland Public Library, Branch Libraries--Ohio--Cleveland, Public libraries--Ohio--Cleveland, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to William Anderson Magee, Mayor of Pittsburgh. In the letter Carnegie states that if a ""Commission from Manchester"" visited America they would not report that ""Pittsburgh had the best Library system"". Carnegie finds that Cleveland, to which he had given ""$480,000 for ten branch libraries, is spending $350,000"" per year on it's libraries.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Church, October 5, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Church, October 5, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Letter dated October 5, 1907 from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church regarding questions about contractors who deal with shelving for libraries. Top of letter states ""Copy of letter."" Bottom of letter has an additional note from Andrew Carnegie.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. President, August 29, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. President, August 29, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Letter dated August 29, 1907 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew congratulating him on success in constructing the Institute under the appropriation.
(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 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.N. Frew, January 16, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, January 16, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
A copy of a letter dated January 16, 1907 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew regarding Mayor Guthrie's letter about appropriations for the library. This copy is not signed by Carnegie.
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, January 16, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, January 16, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
A letter dated January 16, 1907 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew regarding Mayor Guthrie's letter about appropriations for the library.
(J.H. Reed to Andrew Carnegie, April 11, 1906)
(J.H. Reed to Andrew Carnegie, April 11, 1906)
Reed, J. H.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburghFinance, Public librariesPolitical aspects--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburgh--Endowments
Judge J.H. Reed comments on William Frew's letter of April 9, agreeing with Frew's position.
(Unknown to Dr. John Ross, April 29, 1909)
(Unknown to Dr. John Ross, April 29, 1909)
Ross, John--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Franks, Robert A., Heinz, Howard, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees
Typescript letter dated April 29, 1909 from unknown to Dr. John Ross stating that Mr. Carnegie asked him to send a copy of an enclosed letter from Mr. W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie. The related letter is dated April 23, 1909 and is from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the latest board meetings. The letter states that increased numbers were seen in reference and circulation, and that Mr. Franks and Howard Heinz were elected to the Board.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 13, 1905)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 13, 1905)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Construction contracts--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.|
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the addition to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Main Library building. Mr. Frew first expresses his disappointment in not being able to attend the annual meeting of the Washington Board. He then goes on to explain that bids were opened and contracts awarded for the interior wall decoration of the Library extension. He expects the ""big building"" to be closed in by Christmas and that much of the interior is completed, except for the decoration and furnishing. He hopes to have it ready for occupancy by November 1, 1906. On W. N. Frew, Attorney at Law stationary.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 11, 1911)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 11, 1911)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Letter dated February 11, 1911 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie outlining the details of the recent Board of Trustees meeting.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 8, 1909)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 8, 1909)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Knapp, Elizabeth, Guthrie, George W., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. South Side Branch, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Letter dated February 8, 1909 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding a report that Frew has enclosed about the opening of the new South Side Branch Library. The report is a three page undated report (ca. February 8, 1909) from Librarian Elizabeth Knapp about the statistics and highlights of the opening of the South Side Branch Library. The letter includes handwritten notes in pencil in the margins by Andrew Carnegie.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 13, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 13, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Officials and employees
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie making reference to an enclosed newspaper article describing a recent visit by the ""city fathers"" to Carnegie Institute and Carnegie Library.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 14, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 14, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Guthrie, George W., Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie describing an enclosed letter from George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh. Frew relates to Carnegie a few of Guthrie's concerns regarding the running of the library.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 28, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 28, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Orchestra--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Newspapers, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning two newspaper clippings (not included) one about the library and children and the other about the Pittsburgh Orchestra. On Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh stationary.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 9, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 9, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Letter dated January 9, 1908 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie thanking him for the telegram and reporting that the evening with the members of Councils was very successful.