Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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  • Subject = Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
  • Contributing Institution = Carnegie Mellon University
  • Date = 1895-03-25

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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 Robert A. Franks, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts
Andrew Carnegie writes to his cashier, Robert A. Franks, and asks that Franks honor drafts not to exceed $10,000 for the purchase of casts in connection with the opening of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Andrew Carnegie informs William Frew that he is authorized to expend up to $10,000 for (artistic) casts for the Carnegie Institute opening exhibitions. Carnegie goes on tell Frew of his plans to ask the Commission for $50,000 per year for the Gallery and Museum.