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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 S.H. Church, March 22, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.H. Church, March 22, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
An unsigned typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church written in response to Church's March 18th letter to Louise Carnegie. Carnegie notes that, due to plans to attend the annual meeting of the Oratorio Society in St. Louis, he and his wife will be unable to attend the upcoming Founder's Day celebration in Pittsburgh.
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.H. Church, November 3, 1904)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.H. Church, November 3, 1904)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
An unattributed typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church acknowledging the receipt of Church's note (October 28th?) and providing congratulatory comments to be read to those assembled for the Founder's Day celebration on November 3, 1904.
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.S. (sic) Church, April 22, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.S. (sic) Church, April 22, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
An unsigned typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church congratulating the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees on the continued success of the Institute and thanking them for their devoted service.
(Andrew Carnegie to C.H.C (i.e., S.H.C., or Samuel Harden Church), undated; Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie, February 15, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to C.H.C (i.e., S.H.C., or Samuel Harden Church), undated; Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie, February 15, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
Two notes typed on same page. One note is to C.H.C. (i.e., S.H.C.) from Andrew Carnegie asking Mrs. C. to buy a present for Charley's son and spend $500. The second note is dated February 15, 1907 from Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie noting that Mrs. Church has purchased the present.
(Andrew Carnegie to Colonel S.H. Church, February 1, 1915)
(Andrew Carnegie to Colonel S.H. Church, February 1, 1915)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Foster, Katharine, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Employees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A letter from Andrew Carnegie to Colonel S.H. Church in response to Church's letter of January 29, 1915. Carnegie regrets that Miss Foster and others are to be suspended from service at the library.
(Andrew Carnegie to Doctor S.H. Church, December 14, 1914)
(Andrew Carnegie to Doctor S.H. Church, December 14, 1914)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Nineteen fourteen, A.D., Saving and investment, Economic conditions
Typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church stating: ""Thanks for your favor of ninth December. These are days when people must economize. I hav (i.e., have) never seen such a tempest!""
(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 S. H. Church, January 14, 1908 (copy ))
(Andrew Carnegie to S. H. Church, January 14, 1908 (copy ))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Money
A typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie presumably to Samuel H. Church asking him the question: ""if you had say five or ten millions of dollars to put to the best use possible, what would you do with it?"" Carnegie states that their will be a ""prize given for the best answer"". Typed ""CONFIDENTIAL"" and ""Copy of Letter"" at top of letter. Also, includes ""(Addressed to Mr. S. H. Church)"" typed at the bottom of letter.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church (?), August 12, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church (?), August 12, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
An unsigned typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church written in response to Church's July 10th letter. Carnegie expresses regret that, due to schedule conflicts, the Carnegie and Church families will not be able to get together during the Church family's European trip.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church (?), July 15, 1909)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church (?), July 15, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
A typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie presumably to Samuel Church offering to reimburse him for the cost of the trip he took to Luzerne when he thought he was supposed to meet Carnegie there following the Darwinian Celebration at Cambridge.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church (?), July 18, 1909; Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, July 28, 1909; Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, (June 29, 1909?))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church (?), July 18, 1909; Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, July 28, 1909; Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, (June 29, 1909?))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
A typescript copy of the text from three separate telegrams regarding plans for the Churches to visit Skibo following the Darwinian Celebration at Cambridge.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, April 30, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, April 30, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
Typescript letter (carbon copy) comprising the text to be read on Founder's Day, requested by Church the day before.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, April 7, 1903)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, April 7, 1903)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Morley, John, 1838-1923, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Typescript letter. Samuel Church had apparently asked the President (Theodore Roosevelt) to come again to Pittsburgh for some function, but Carnegie suggests that John Morley would be a good possibility.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, April 7, 1903)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, April 7, 1903)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Morley, John, 1838-1923, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Copy of typescript letter. Samuel Church had apparently asked the President (Theodore Roosevelt) to come again to Pittsburgh for some function, but Carnegie suggests that John Morley would be a good possibility.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, August 15, 1903)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, August 15, 1903)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Skibo (Scotland)
Typescript of note from Carnegie describing activities at Skibo, and arranging for a visit from Church and his wife.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 17, 1914)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 17, 1914)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Hamlet
Copy of handwritten note, in which Andrew Carnegie quotes from Hamlet.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, January 27, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, January 27, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Employees--Pensions
Typescript letter. Carnegie acknowledges receipt of Jan. 24 letter (not included) from Church. He wants to know what the extra cost would be of including the teachers of the Technical Schools in the Carnegie Institute's pension fund. In a handwritten addendum, he says that his health is improving rapidly.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, January 27, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, January 27, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Employees--Pensions
Carbon copy of typescript letter (unsigned). Carnegie acknowledges receipt of Jan. 24 letter (not included) from Church. He wants to know what the extra cost would be of including the teachers of the Technical Schools in the Carnegie Institute's pension fund. In a handwritten addendum, he says that his health is improving rapidly.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
Copy of typescript letter of introduction for a group of Scottish (?) students who will be visiting Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
Typescript letter of introduction for a group of Scottish (?) students who will be visiting Carnegie Institute.