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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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(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 13, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 13, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Officials and employees
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie making reference to an enclosed newspaper article describing a recent visit by the ""city fathers"" to Carnegie Institute and Carnegie Library.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 13, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 13, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Carnegie Institute, Music-halls--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Music
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the close of the Pittsburgh Orchestra's fifth season and the need of a foyer for Carnegie Institute's music hall.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 26, 1909)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 26, 1909)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882--Anniversaries, etc., Church, Samuel Harden, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Frew, President of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging the receipt of Carnegie's March 25th letter and thanking him for his suggestions with regard to who should represent the Carnegie Institute at the upcoming Darwinian Celebration at Cambridge. Frew notes that a decision on who will attend the event in his place will likely be made at the upcoming annual Board meeting and that he intends to recommend Samuel Church.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 9, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 9, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Quay, Matthew Stanley, 1833-1904, Dispatch (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning ""securing the new ground for the Carnegie Institutions"" and Edward Manning Bigelow's remarks in an interview in the morning Dispatch. He says Mr. Bigelow's treatment of the Institute in the interview is ""a very mild sample of the way in which he has treated the Institute for years"". In the past he has been ""antagonizing"" towards the Institute and discrediting of the Library. Frew believes that it would be a ""calamity"" if Bigelow is put into his old position or made Recorder. He asks Carnegie to exert his influence with Senator Quay to prevent this from happening
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 3, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 3, 1900)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1900--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute, Corey, William, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, China, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Homestead, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie welcoming Carnegie on his return from Scotland. Frew mentions that Founder's Day had been a success, making reference to the attendence of Wu Ting Fang, the Chinese minister, and describes a visit to the Homestead mills, with a lunch provided by William Corey. Lastly are a few words on a noteworthy soloist with the Pittsburgh Orchestra. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 1, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 1, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Bigelow, Edward Manning, 1850-1916, Knox and Reed (Law firm), Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Architecture--Designs and plans, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning a letter he received from Mr. E.M. Bigelow, Director of the Department of Public Works, for the City of Pittsburgh. In the letter Mr. Frew received, Bigelow states the City of Pittsburgh is ready to give possession of land to the Carnegie Institute for the addition to the ""Library building"". Frew tells Carnegie that he gave the letter from Bigelow to Knox and Reed, attorneys for the Board of Trustees and he requested that they submit a written opinion to the ""Building Committee"". The ""Building Committee"" then met and decided that they needed Carnegie's approval before expending ""any part of the fund"" placed by Carnegie for the ""disposal of the Board"". Frew asks Carnegie to cable him with the words ""Yes"" or ""No"" to go ahead with ""a contract with the architects"" for the plans.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Architecture--Designs and plans, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Alden and Harlow (Architectural firm), Carnegie International, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie stating that he received the second telegram from him and asks Carnegie to write confirming his consent to the preparation of the plans (presumably the plans for the extension of the Carnegie Institute). After a meeting of the ""Building Committee"", Frew states that he was instructed to contract with Alden and Harlow for the preliminary studies and working drawings. Frew assures Carnegie that he only plans to pay for what work the architects are instructed to do on the plans. Mr. Frew then explains in more detail about the work the architects will do. He concludes with mentioning (presumably) the Carnegie International and Founder's Day.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Magee, Christopher, Harrison, Alexander, 1853-1930, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute)
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding preparations for the Carnegie Institute Founder's Day celebration to take place the following month. Frew mentions that an invitation was extended to Wu Ting Fang, ""the Chinese minister."" Also mentioned are John W. Beatty, C.L. Magee (i.e., Christopher Magee), Anders Zorn, and Alexander Harrison. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Letter dated January 7, 1908 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie, in response to Frew's letter postmarked December 31st, mentioning that his generous contribution will be used to assist in the maintenance of the Carnegie Institute. Frew also tells Carnegie that members of the Councils, the Mayor and Heads of Department will be coming to the Library Building for a meeting that he would like to make an annual event.