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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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(S.H. Church to James Bertram, April 12, 1912)
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, April 12, 1912)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Booth, Franklin P., Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Museum
A typescript letter from Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram concerning an ""indignant letter"" from Franklin B. Booth to Andrew Carnegie. Booth, through some oversight, had not been thanked for a donation to the Carnegie Museum.
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, April 30, 1909)
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, April 30, 1909)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.--Press coverage, Bernstorff, Johann Heinrich, Graf von, 1862-1939, Ambassadors--Germany
A signed handwritten letter from Samuel Church to James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, reporting that Church is sending Bertram a list of newspaper articles and Carnegie a set of newspapers containing coverage of Founder's Day events. Church notes that Carnegie's letter to the attendees was enthusiastically cheered and that the German Ambassador was especially pleased with the welcome he received in Pittsburgh. A handwritten notation at the top of the letter says, ""See pamphlets.""
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, December 5, 1903)
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, December 5, 1903)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
A typescript letter from Samuel Harden Church, Secretary of the Board of Trustees Carnegie Institute, to James Bertram, personal secretary of Andrew Carnegie. In the letter Mr. Church explains to Mr. Bertram that he has asked Pittsburgh Printing Company to forward twenty-five copies of the Founder's day book for 1903 to Mr. Carnegie. Mr. Church goes on to mention that he is going to send out copies to individuals and institutions that were on a revised mailing list that Mr. Bertram sent to him last spring. On letterhead with drawing of the Carnegie Institute.
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, July 13, 1911)
(S.H. Church to James Bertram, July 13, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie, Louise, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from Samuel H. Church to James Bertram concerning a portrait of Andrew Carnegie that was painted by Anders Zorn. Church writes that he received Bertram's private letter dated June 30, 1911 and he states that they (presumably Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees) are all very disappointed with the portrait. He relates that he went to New York to inspect Zorn's portrait and he agrees with Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie's opinions of the portrait. Church notes that ""while Mr. Zorn may be one of the world's greatest portrait painters "", he feels that he rushed in painting the portrait and didn't pay enough attention to the portrait. He writes that Zorn gave President Taft eight sittings and Andrew Carnegie only four. His portrait of President Taft is ""said to be a good one"". Church states that he wrote to Zorn and told him the portrait of Carnegie was a failure. He has included a copy of the letter to Anders Zorn. The paining is being left at Carnegie's house for now. A P.S. states that he returns the private memorandum Bertram sent to him.
(S.H. Church to Mr. Bertram, April, 27, 1909)
(S.H. Church to Mr. Bertram, April, 27, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropists--United States, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
A signed handwritten letter from Samuel Church, Secretary of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, to James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, insisting that Carnegie send either a letter or a telegram to be read to those in attendance at the upcoming Founder's Day celebration.
(S.H. Church to R.E. Scully, September 13, 1911)
(S.H. Church to R.E. Scully, September 13, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Scully, Robert E.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, W. S. Budworth and Son, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute, Art--Transportation
A typescript letter from Samuel H. Church to Robert E. Scully concerning a portrait that Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. Church writes that he is enclosing a letter addressed to Scully from James Bertram requesting him to make arrangements with Budworth and Son to ship the portrait to ""Mr. John W. Beatty, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa."". He states that ""the insurance on the picture has been arranged"" and asks that Scully notify him when the portrait will be shipped. At bottom of page handwritten notation states: ""Called for and shipped by Budworth, Sat. Sept 16, 1911, R.S.""
(Sub-contractors to James Bertram (?), November 4, 1907)
(Sub-contractors to James Bertram (?), November 4, 1907)
Margaret Morrison Carnegie College (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Design and construction, Edwin Gilbert Company, Subcontractors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, School buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Design and construction--Costs, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A typescript letter, presumably to James Bertram, written on behalf of the subcontractors who helped construct the Margaret Morrison Memorial Building for the Carnegie Technical Schools. The letter asks Bertram to inform Mr. Carnegie that, due to the receivership of general contractors Edwin Gilbert and Co., the subcontractors have not been paid what they are owed. Since the Carnegie Institute Trustees have said it may take up to two years to resolve the matter, the subcontractors are appealing to Carnegie for relief. Handwritten notations at the top of the letter indicate that it was referred to William Frew and noted by Carnegie (?).
(Unknown to James Bertram, May 4, 1911)
(Unknown to James Bertram, May 4, 1911)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise--Health, Baltimore (Md.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Washington (D.C.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from unknown individual to James Bertram regarding Mrs. Louise Carnegie's health. The writer states that he had heard that Mrs. Carnegie was critically ill while attending a peace meeting in Baltimore. This news prompted him to call Mr. Carnegie's house on ""the long distance telephone"" asking for Bertram, who was not there. The unknown writer then writes that he received information from the same newspaper source informing him that Mrs. Carnegie's health was good and she was on her way to Washington. The writer then apologizes for any ""undue alarm in Mr. Carnegie's house"".
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, December 21, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, December 21, 1904)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York, Graphic design (Typography), Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to James Bertram requesting a piece of stationery embossed with Andrew Carnegie's home address in New York. Holland is planning to write a book about the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction project and he would like to have the address typographically reproduced in his manuscript. Holland also asks whether the dinosaur model arrived safely in Skibo prior to Carnegie's departure.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, February 17, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, February 17, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916, Austria--Kings and rulers
A typescript letter from W. J. Holland, Director of Carnegie Museums, to James Bertram regarding a letter Bertram sent to him dated February 16, 1911. The letter was about a missing portrait (called photograph by Holland) of Emperor Francis Josef. The portrait was a gift to Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Holland states he never saw the portrait but also assumes that it may be mislaid somewhere but safely ""stowed away"". Signature of W.J. Holland. Some words underlined in blue pencil.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, March 11, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, March 11, 1904)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to James Bertram requesting a meeting with Andrew Carnegie during Holland's upcoming trip to New York. A handwritten note from Carnegie at the bottom of the letter suggests two possible times for the meeting.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, March 29, 1902)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, March 29, 1902)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Customs inspection--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits.
Typescript letter from Carnegie Museum director W.J. Holland to James Bertram, Carnegie's personal secretary, acknowledging a letter of Feb. 26 (not in folder), and following up on his Feb. 14 letter to Carnegie concerning the package that was delayed by customs in Pittsburgh. He asks Bertram to authorize someone to take care of such matters. Holland also states that he received a plaster bust of Carnegie from an unknown sender and installed it in his office.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, May 12, 1913)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, May 12, 1913)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (Spain), Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Spain--Madrid, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Travel--Spain, Museum directors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to James Bertram imploring him to ensure that Andrew Carnegie sees Holland's May 12th letter concerning additional funds required to cover construction and installation costs for more diplodocus models, particularly the one for Spain. Holland notes that he expects to go to Madrid soon to help install the model and he assures Bertram that he will pay his own expenses less the cost of steamer and railroad passage.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, May 17, 1913)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, May 17, 1913)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, thanking him for his May 15th letter and expressing appreciation to Carnegie for an invitation to visit Skibo.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, September 21, 1903)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, September 21, 1903)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum. Dept. of Fine Arts, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
Typescript letter in response to James Bertram's note of Sept. 11, explaining the bill that had been received for a purchase for the museum. John Beatty and a Mr. Ayers were responsible for the transaction, acting under Andrew Carnegie's instructions, and Beatty will write to explain the details.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 10, 1905)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 10, 1905)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Institute--Appropriations and expenditures, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Public libraries--Public relations--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Political aspects--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Institute--Finance, Pittsburgh, Pa.--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Newspapers, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees
A typescript letter by William Nimick Frew, President of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, to Andrew Carnegie in reference to the receipt of a note from James Bertram dated January 9, 1905. In the note James Bertram states that Andrew Carnegie wants William Nimick Frew to ""clear up the confusion between the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Institute"". Mr. Frew states that he has always made it clear to the people of Pittsburgh and members of the Councils the ""distinction between the two Institutions"". Mr. Frew tells Mr. Carnegie to read the clippings he has sent to him in regards to a meeting he had with the Sub-Finance Committee in which he ""explained thoroughly the creation and composition of each organization"" and how they are maintained. Mr. Frew believes that this confusion has been intentionally used by politicians in criticizing the library and in influencing people to think that tax payers money is being spent ""for the support of the Art Department and Museum."" Mr. Frew also mentions to Mr. Carnegie that during the last month, when the attacks from newspapers took place, he has received numerous ""beautiful letters"" praising the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pa. and the wonderful work the library is accomplishing. On Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Board of Trustees letterhead, signed W.N Frew.
(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.