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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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Testimonial from Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, 27th April, 1887
Testimonial from Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, 27th April, 1887
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (U.S.)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Locomotive engineers--United States--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--United States--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten, ornamented document containing a statement by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers expressing the organization's gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for a donation of one thousand dollars. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Testimonial of appreciation for vocalion organ from the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Testimonial of appreciation for vocalion organ from the First Methodist Episcopal Church, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., First Methodist Episcopal Church (Duquesne, Pa.)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Methodist Episcopal Church--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Reed organ--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Duquesne (Pa.)--Church history--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Duquesne (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an ornamented handwritten document containing a statement on behalf of "one hundred and fifty members and probationers and two hundred and fifty members of the Sunday school, and the friends of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Duquesne, Pa." expressing its gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of a vocalion organ. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
(Testimonial-- Upper and Lower Union Mills)
(Testimonial-- Upper and Lower Union Mills)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence., Carnegie Steel Company--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Employees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and steel workers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrial accidents--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a testimonial issued to Andrew Carnegie by the employees of the Carnegie Steel Company's Upper and Lower Union Mills (located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) thanking him for establishing the Andrew Carnegie Relief Fund, which provided assistance to workers disabled on the job and to the widows and orphans of workers killed on the job. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Thanks for clearing off the debt of the free library of Inverness, Scotland, 31st October, 1890
Thanks for clearing off the debt of the free library of Inverness, Scotland, 31st October, 1890
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Black, Robert J.--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--Scotland--Inverness--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scots--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Inverness (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an ornamented document from a native of Inverness, Scotland, expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for clearing the debts of the free public library in Inverness. The document bears the inscription: Robert J. Black, 7 Church Street, Detroit Mich. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Thanks for gift from the St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York, 7th November, 1901
Thanks for gift from the St. Andrew's Society of the State of New York, 7th November, 1901
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--New York (State)--Charities--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Charities--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten document from the Saint Andrew Society of the State of New York expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for his gift of $100,000. Top and left side of document contains ornamental border. Includes decorative initials. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Thanks for library from Board of Education of City of Mount Vernon, New York, 9th August, 1904
Thanks for library from Board of Education of City of Mount Vernon, New York, 9th August, 1904
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mount Vernon Public Library (N.Y.)--Endowments--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--New York (State)--Mount Vernon (Westchester County)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--New York (State)--Mount Vernon (Westchester County)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mount Vernon (Westchester County, N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mount Vernon (Westchester County, N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document issued by the Mount Vernon, New York, Board of Education expressing its appreciation to Andrew Carnegie for funding a public library building in the City of Mount Vernon. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Thanks for library of the Councils of the City of Allegheny
Thanks for library of the Councils of the City of Allegheny
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Allegheny, Pa.)--Endowments--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--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music-halls--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document of the Select and Common Councils of the City of Allegheny expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for his donation of $275,000 for the construction of a library and music hall. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Thanks for seven branch libraries, City of Cleveland, 13th April, 1903
Thanks for seven branch libraries, City of Cleveland, 13th April, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cleveland Public Library--Endowments--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--Ohio--Cleveland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ohio--Cleveland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--Ohio--Cleveland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cleveland (Ohio)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cleveland (Ohio)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a two-page ornamented handwritten document by the Public Library Board of the City of Cleveland expressing appreciation to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of $250,000 for the construction of seven branch library buildings. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Thanks from the people of Helsingborg-on-Sea for the Swedish Hero Fund
Thanks from the people of Helsingborg-on-Sea for the Swedish Hero Fund
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegiestiftelsen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Sweden--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Sweden--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Helsingborg (Sweden)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an address issued by the Town Council of Helsingborg, Sweden, expressing thanks to Andrew Carnegie for establishing the Swedish Hero Fund, an endowment for rewarding acts of heroism in Sweden. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Third coaching trip, Charing Cross, Ilfracombe
Third coaching trip, Charing Cross, Ilfracombe
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Travels--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Friends and associates--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--England--Pictorial works., Charing Cross (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ilfracombe (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A framed photograph of a horse-drawn carriage, showing horses, riders, and servants, taken at an unspecified point between Charing Cross and Ilfracombe, England. Seated atop the carriage are numerous individuals, among whom is Andrew Carnegie, clearly seen holding the horses' reins and a riding crop. Inscribed on the frame are the names: Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Arnold, the wifes (sic) Arnold, Andrew Carnegie, William Black, Edwin A. Abbey, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Graham, John D. Champlin, Jr., William Digby, Samuel Storey, M.P. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 30 cm
Top of casket, Ancient Borough of Limerick, Ireland
Top of casket, Ancient Borough of Limerick, Ireland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Mary's Cathedral (Limerick, Limerick, Ireland)--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--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the top of an oak casket containing a burgess ticket of the Borough of Limerick, Ireland, presented to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £7,000 for the construction of a library building. A metal plate is central, on which is listed: M. Donnelly, mayor; W.M. Nolan, town clerk. The wood of the casket comes from St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Top of casket, Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland)
Top of casket, Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick Library (Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (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--Scotland--Hawick--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (top view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Hawick, Scotland, in appreciation of a donation for the construction of a public library building. Embedded in the metal-work on the lid is the Hawick coat-of-arms, flanked on either side by the superimposed initials "AC." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Top of casket, Ironmongers Company-- London
Top of casket, Ironmongers Company-- London
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Ironmongers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Guilds--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and steel workers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron industry and trade--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metal containers--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an iron casket (top view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the London guild known as the Ironmongers Company. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Top of mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library
Top of mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mary, Queen, consort of James V, King of Scotland, 1515-1560--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Endowments--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--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mallets--Scotland--Edinburgh--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the top of a wooden mallet used in laying the corner stone of the Edinburgh Public Library, Edinburgh, Scotland. The mallet is engraved with the words: "This mallet is made of oak from Mary of Guise's Palace, Castle Hill Edinburgh." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Translation letter from German Emperor presenting bronze medallion portrait, 31st December, 1910
Translation letter from German Emperor presenting bronze medallion portrait, 31st December, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941--Correspondence--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust (Germany)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rescues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Germany--Kings and rulers--Correspondence., Prussia (Germany)--Kings and rulers--Correspondence., Germany--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Prussia (Germany)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photograph of an English translation of a German language letter sent to Andrew Carnegie from Wilhelm, German Emperor, King of Prussia. In the letter Wilhelm thanks Andrew Carnegie for his signing of the statutes of the German Carnegie Hero Fund. He also asks him to "accept the accompanying medallion portrait of myself." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Translation of Certificate of honorary membership in the General Holland Society, 6th July, 1903
Translation of Certificate of honorary membership in the General Holland Society, 6th July, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., General Holland Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Vredespaleis (Hague, Netherlands)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace Palace Library (Hague, Netherlands)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Permanent Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbitration, International--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courthouses--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Libraries--Netherlands--Hague--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hague (Netherlands)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hague (Netherlands)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten translation of a Dutch language handwritten certificate from the General Holland Society appointing Andrew Carnegie as an honorary member of the Society for his promotion of peace and his "donation for the erection of a palace and library in behalf of the International Court of Arbitration of The Hague." The certificate is signed by the president and secretary. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Translation of letter from the faculty of the State Normal School of Yamboly (i.e. Yambol), Bulgaria, requesting permission to call it "The Carnegie State Normal School", May, 1915
Translation of letter from the faculty of the State Normal School of Yamboly (i.e. Yambol), Bulgaria, requesting permission to call it "The Carnegie State Normal School", May, 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Bulgaria--I︠A︡mbol--Names., Teachers colleges--Bulgaria--I︠A︡mbol--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Bulgaria--I︠A︡mbol--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Bulgaria--I︠A︡mbol--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., College teachers--Bulgaria--I︠A︡mbol--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., I︠A︡mbol (Bulgaria)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a translation of a Bulgarian-language letter from the Faculty of the State Normal School of Yambol, Bulgaria, requesting permission to call the school the Carnegie State Normal School. Includes director's signature. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Trowel used by Mr. Carnegie in laying memorial stone of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Trowel used by Mr. Carnegie in laying memorial stone of the Mitchell Library, Glasgow, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mitchell Library (Glasgow, Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (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--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A trowel used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Mitchell Library in Glasgow, Scotland. Engraving on trowel includes the name of the lord provost. Andrew Carnegie donated money towards the building of this library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the Engineering Societies Building, New York 8th May, 1906
Trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the Engineering Societies Building, New York 8th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., United Engineering Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Professional associations--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel used by Mrs. Carnegie to lay the corner stone of the Engineering Societies building in New York City on May 8th, 1906. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 cm. x 26 cm
Trowel used in laying corner stone of fraternal building, Scottish societies of San Francisco, 12th March, 1910
Trowel used in laying corner stone of fraternal building, Scottish societies of San Francisco, 12th March, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fraternal organizations--California--San Francisco--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--California--San Francisco--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--California--San Francisco--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., San Francisco (Calif.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., San Francisco (Calif.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a trowel presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Scottish societies of San Francisco. The trowel was used by Mr. Carnegie in laying the cornerstone of the societies fraternal building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm