Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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  • Original Format = image/jp2; 2 p. ; 27 cm.
  • Subject = Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
  • Date = 6/23/1909

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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.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, June 23, 1909)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, June 23, 1909)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Capellini, Giovanni, 1833-1922, Steindachner, Franz, 1834-1919, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Italy--Bologna, Natural history museums--Austria--Vienna, Natural history museums--Russia (Federation)--Saint Petersburg
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie discussing the status of construction and installation plans for the gift diplodocus replicas being presented to Italy, Austria, and Russia. Holland reports that he is currently conferring with Senator Capellini of Italy and Museum Director Steindachner of Vienna, and that he is awaiting word from the authorities in St. Petersburg.