Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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  • Subject = Rites and ceremonies
  • Date = 1895

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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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(Triumphant Democracy: 30,000 people thronged the new Library and mingled with utter disregard to social distinction in Hall and Gallery)
(Triumphant Democracy: 30,000 people thronged the new Library and mingled with utter disregard to social distinction in Hall and Gallery)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
The author here writes in extravagant terms about the informal opening of the Carnegie Institute and Library in Pittsburgh. He describes the mingling of the aristocratic and working classes, and the throngs present for various organ performances and gallery displays.