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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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The Carnegie Mansion history and description
The Carnegie Mansion history and description
Carnegie Mansion (New York, N.Y.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Just as this item's title indicates, this pamphlet contains both a brief history and description of the Carnegie Mansion at 2 East 91st Street, New York, NY.
Carnegie, the genius of steel, Burton Hendrick makes an absorbing story of his life
Carnegie, the genius of steel, Burton Hendrick makes an absorbing story of his life
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Hendrick, Burton Jesse, 1870-1949
John Chamberlain's 1932 review of Hendrick's biography of Andrew Carnegie.
The Carnegie trusts and institutions
The Carnegie trusts and institutions
Endowments -- United States, Endowments -- Scotland, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Title from cover; Andrew Carnegie's life in brief; Carnegie Institute; Carnegie-Mellon University; Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland; Carnegie Institute of Washington; Carnegie Dunfermline Trust; Carnegie Hero Fund Commission; The Carnegie Hero Fund Trust; The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Carnegie Corporation of New York; The Carnegie United Kingdom Trust.
Carnegie withdraws aid
Carnegie withdraws aid
Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Endowments, Philanthropists--United States, School administrators--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Technical education--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Technical Schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A New York Times newspaper article which recounts a confrontation between Andrew Carnegie and School Director A. A. Hamerschlag over the possibility of turning the Pittsburgh Technical Schools into a university. The article reports that Carnegie is withdrawing financial support from the Technical Schools in order to show his disapproval of the plan. The article also makes reference to recent tension between the Technical Schools and the University of Pittsburgh.
(Carnegie's philanthropy)
(Carnegie's philanthropy)
Carnegie Corporation of New York, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
An article from 1911 from the Salt Lake City Tribune, about the creation of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Charles F. Thwing to Frank P. Hill, September 4, 1935)
(Charles F. Thwing to Frank P. Hill, September 4, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Thwing writes on "certain parts which seem to me characteristic of James Bertram:" faithfulness, manliness, his loyalty to Mr. Andrew Carnegie, and so on.
(Charles Watkins to Frederick P. Keppel, February 10, 1936)
(Charles Watkins to Frederick P. Keppel, February 10, 1936)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Charles Watkins thanks Keppel for a volume of speeches delivered at the Carnegie Centenary celebration in New York.
(Charles Watkins to Mrs. Arthur A. Hamerschlag, November 15, 1935)
(Charles Watkins to Mrs. Arthur A. Hamerschlag, November 15, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Hamerschlag, Arthur A.
Charles Watkins extends an invitation to Mrs. Hamerschlag for the one hundredth anniversary of Mr. Carnegie's birth.
(Charles Watkins to Samuel Harden Church, November 16, 1935)
(Charles Watkins to Samuel Harden Church, November 16, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Watkins thanks Church for Mrs. Hamerschlag's address.
(Charles Watkins to Samuel Harden Church, September 30, 1935)
(Charles Watkins to Samuel Harden Church, September 30, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Founder's Day
Watkins clarifies for Church the tentative schedule for the Carnegie Centenary celebration sent to him by John L. Porter.
(Clyde C. Trees to Joseph Bailey Ellis, June 27, 1935, (copy))
(Clyde C. Trees to Joseph Bailey Ellis, June 27, 1935, (copy))
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Founder's Day, Medals
Clyde Trees, President of the Medalic Art Company writes to Joseph Ellis about the production of medals with Carnegie's likeness, for the centennial of the birth of Andrew Carnegie.
The Dedication March for Carnegie Music Hall
The Dedication March for Carnegie Music Hall
Carnegie Institute, Foerster, Adolph M. (Adolph Martin), 1854-1927, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Leich, Professor Emeritus of Music at Carnegie-Mellon University, writes about the march specially composed for the dedication of the Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburgh, on November 7, 1895.
(Dinner to Andrew Carnegie by the Lotos Club)
(Dinner to Andrew Carnegie by the Lotos Club)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Presumably a program for a dinner held in honor of Andrew Carnegie. Attached to the cover is a paper medallion with Carnegie in profile, and the words Lotos Hero Medal; inside is a portrait of Carnegie, and the menu for the evening.
(""Director of Fine Arts"" to F.D. Millet, April 21, 1908)
(""Director of Fine Arts"" to F.D. Millet, April 21, 1908)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Millet, Frank D.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, American Academy in Rome, Art, Modern--Exhibitions, Art
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Frank D. Millet, marked ""copy."" Beatty accepts the replica of the bust of John Paul Jones offered by Millet, states that activities surrounding the annual exhibition have delayed his response in responding to a recent letter concerning the matter, and reminds Millet that he had already accepted the gift of the bust two years prior when the two had met in New York.
(E. Ray Lankester to W.J. Holland, July 1, 1904)
(E. Ray Lankester to W.J. Holland, July 1, 1904)
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929--Correspondence, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation, Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Great Britain--Kings and rulers, Philanthropists--United States, British Museum. Trustees, British Museum--Employees, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from E. Ray Lankester to William Holland written in answer to Holland's letter of June 10th requesting input on the particulars of the installation of the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction at the British Museum. Lankester addresses the matters of support bases and the placement of the skeleton within the Museum and notes that another museum employee will be in contact with Holland regarding transit and delivery details. The remainder of the letter discusses various installation timetable options based on the availability of King Edward VII, Andrew Carnegie, and museum trustees and employees to attend an installation ceremony.
(Eric T. Clarke to Charles Watkins, December 2, 1935)
(Eric T. Clarke to Charles Watkins, December 2, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Clarke from the Carnegie Corporation of New York thanks Watkins for programs from the various Carnegie Centenary celebrations in Pittsburgh.
Facts on our founder, Andrew Carnegie
Facts on our founder, Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropists -- United States
His philanthropy; his quirks; his life; This pamphlet was originally created in 1985, and is in its form here, reprinted. It contains an overview of Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, his "quirks", and a chronology of his biographical information.
Facts on the founder, Andrew Carnegie
Facts on the founder, Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropists -- United States
His philanthropy; his quirks; This pamphlet was created in 1985 in celebration of Andrew Carnegie's 150th birthday. It contains an overview of Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, his "quirks", and a chronology of his biographical information.
(Florence Anderson to James M. Bovard, President, November 9, 1966)
(Florence Anderson to James M. Bovard, President, November 9, 1966)
Anderson, Florence--Correspondence, Bovard, James M.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A letter from Florence Anderson, secretary at the Carnegie Corporation of New York asking James M. Bovard, President of the Carnegie Institute, if he or the Carnegie Library would like a group of letters she found written to Andrew Carnegie about his gifts to Pittsburgh.
Forty years of Carnegie giving 1901-1941
Forty years of Carnegie giving 1901-1941
Endowments, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Robert Lester, secretary of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, makes a summary of the benefactions of Andrew Carnegie, and describes the work of the philanthropic trusts which he created.