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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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Address of welcome from the Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Jedburgh, 4th October, 1894
Address of welcome from the Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of the Ancient and Royal Burgh of Jedburgh, 4th October, 1894
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a framed address issued by Burgh of Jedburgh, Scotland, offering Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of our ancient and royal burgh" in appreciation of his contribution to the betterment of humanity through the donation of libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of welcome from the St. Andrew's Society of Ottawa, Canada, 30th April, 1906
Address of welcome from the St. Andrew's Society of Ottawa, Canada, 30th April, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Andrew's Society of Ottawa--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ontario--Ottawa--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ontario--Ottawa--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scots--Ontario--Ottawa--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fraternal organizations--California--San Francisco--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an address of welcome by the St. Andrew's Society of Ottawa, Ontario, to Andrew Carnegie. The address praises Carnegie for establishing free public libraries in various places, including Ottawa. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 11th October, 1899
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 11th October, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkcaldy (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metal containers--Pictorial works., Kirkcaldy (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, for his benevolence in establishing free libraries. Names appearing in document: Alexander Hutchison, John Peebles, John Tait, Alexander Thomson, David Dishart. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Framed burgess ticket, freedom of Inverness, Scotland, 12th September, 1890
Framed burgess ticket, freedom of Inverness, Scotland, 12th September, 1890
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Inverness (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Inverness (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Royal Burgh of Inverness admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a freeman and burgess "in recognition of his generous efforts for the promotion of free libraries and education". The document includes a coat of arms, a decorative border and is signed by the town clerk. It is framed within an ornamental wooden frame. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Framed burgess ticket, freedom of the Royal Burgh of Wick, Scotland, 5th August, 1890
Framed burgess ticket, freedom of the Royal Burgh of Wick, Scotland, 5th August, 1890
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wick (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wick (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Provost, Magistrates and Town Council of Wick, Scotland, electing, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as an honorary free burgess and guild brother of the Royal Burgh of Wick, recognizing him for his support of free public libraries. The ticket is framed within a decorative wooden frame and is signed by the provost and town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Freedom of the Burgh of Tain, Scotland, in leather case, 5th July, 1899
Freedom of the Burgh of Tain, Scotland, in leather case, 5th July, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Tain (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Tain (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten Freedom of the Burgh from the Town Council of Tain, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as "burgess and guild brother of the Burgh" recognizing him for his support of free public libraries and "other useful institutions". The ticket includes decorations, decorative letters, a small portrait of Andrew Carnegie, two vignettes, the intertwined initials AC, a seal and signatures of the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie building a very solid temple of fame
Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie building a very solid temple of fame
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a framed cartoon depicting Andrew Carnegie as a mason building a wall using libraries in place of bricks. The mortar on Carnegie's trowel is marked by a dollar sign. Diminutive figures ascend the structure on a network of ladders bearing sacks of mortar. In the background is a steel mill issuing smoke and fire. The cartoon is signed "W.A. Rogers." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Tall silver gilt cup, containing the freedom of the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 11th October, 1899
Tall silver gilt cup, containing the freedom of the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 11th October, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkcaldy (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metal containers--Pictorial works., Kirkcaldy (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver gilt cup containing a burgess ticket, presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, for his benevolence in establishing free public libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 25 cm