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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, January 14, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 14, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Guthrie, George W., Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie describing an enclosed letter from George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh. Frew relates to Carnegie a few of Guthrie's concerns regarding the running of the library.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 28, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 28, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Orchestra--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Newspapers, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.)
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning two newspaper clippings (not included) one about the library and children and the other about the Pittsburgh Orchestra. On Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh stationary.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 9, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 9, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Letter dated January 9, 1908 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie thanking him for the telegram and reporting that the evening with the members of Councils was very successful.
(W.N Frew to Andrew Carnegie, July 8, 1904)
(W.N Frew to Andrew Carnegie, July 8, 1904)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Architecture--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library benefactors--United States, Wm. Miller and Sons Co.
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the awarding of the contract for the extension of the Carnegie Library in Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.) to William Miller and Sons, Co., of Pittsburgh, Pa. The amount of $2,591,993 was the largest contract ever given out in Pittsburgh, Pa. at that time. On W. N. Frew, Attorney at Law stationary
(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.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Guthrie, George W., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
A letter dated January 8, 1907 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie commenting on enclosed clippings and noting that Mr. Guthrie will not be unanimously supported in the stand he has taken.