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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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(Report of Henry Clay Frick, February 22, 1894)
(Report of Henry Clay Frick, February 22, 1894)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
This document is a handwritten report made by H.C. Frick detailing a meeting of the Carnegie Library Commission on February 22, 1894.
(Samuel H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, November 10, 1897)
(Samuel H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, November 10, 1897)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
S.H. Church informs Carnegie of a form letter, sent to the members of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, that asked that each trustee write a biographical sketches about himself for possible future use by the Institute. Church asks that Carnegie write a sketch as well.
(Samuel H. Church to Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, (1897))
(Samuel H. Church to Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, (1897))
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
In this form letter, sent to the members of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, Samuel Harden Church, asks that trustees write biographical sketches about themselves for possible future use by the Institute.
(Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, January 9, 1906)
(Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, January 9, 1906)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Military museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Frew, William Nimick
Typescript letter from Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, concerning the lease of space in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a Grand Army Post military museum.
(S.H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, January 16, 1908)
(S.H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, January 16, 1908)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Western University of Pennsylvania, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.), University of Pittsburgh, McCormick, Samuel B., Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie Museum, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Music theory, Orchestra, Organ (Musical instrument), Degrees, Academic--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from Samuel H. Church to Andrew Carnegie about the site for the ""new university"", presumably for the new location of the Western University of Pennsylvania. It will eventually be located in Oakland a neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pa. and will be renamed to the University of Pittsburgh once it is built in 1908. Church states he had a long talk with Chancellor Samuel Black McCormick of the Western University of Pennsylvania about the new university. He states that there is not enough room for the new university to be built on the ""Technical Schools"" site as Mr. Hamerschlag needs room for growth for the Carnegie Institute, Technical Schools. Church proposes that the new university be built on the ""Schenley tract"". Church suggests that they wait to ""amalgamate"" the new university to Carnegie Institute until the buildings are built for the Western University of Pennsylvania. He then writes that the Chancellor at the new university ""will be glad to come to us when we are ready to launch our great university of the Fine Arts"". Church remarks that once this is accomplished there will be the Carnegie Institute, Technical Schools, the new university, classes in the Carnegie Institute's Art department, demonstrations in natural science at the Carnegie Museum and the ""systematic study of books in the Library."" There is a handwritten notation at the bottom of the letter that states there should be mention in a later letter of Music theory by means of the Orchestra and Organ and the power to confer degrees by the Carnegie Institute brought to them by the Chancellor. Typed ""Union Station, Pittsburgh, Pa."" at head of letter.
Site of founder is now opposed
Site of founder is now opposed
Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Jackson, John B., McConway, William, Brown, J.O., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie Institute of Technology
A newspaper article from the Pittsburgh gazette, describing the conflict among key players in the selection of a site for Carnegie's technical institute. Named in the article are: Andrew Carnegie, William McConway, John B. Jackson, and J.O. Brown.
(Six page ""Plan or Conditions of Gift"" document regarding Carnegie Library, n.d.)
(Six page ""Plan or Conditions of Gift"" document regarding Carnegie Library, n.d.)
Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
A six page ""Plan or Conditions of Gift"" document outlining plans for the structure, governance, and financial issues of a central Carnegie Library.
To Andrew Carnegie, Appreciation
To Andrew Carnegie, Appreciation
Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute--Endowments, Philanthropists--United States, Art Society of Pittsburgh. Memorial Committee, Hardy, Alex J., Art Society of Pittsburgh
A typescript address of appreciation to Andrew Carnegie for the Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Institute, Technical Schools. Written by the Art Society of Pittsburgh. Adopted by the Art Society of the City of Pittsburgh in appreciation of the gift of $3,800,000.00 given by Andrew Carnegie to the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. Signed by J. Alex Hardy, Chairman Memorial Committee. On The Art Society of Pittsburgh letterhead paper. Includes penciled notations.
(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.
(Unknown to Dr. John Ross, April 29, 1909)
(Unknown to Dr. John Ross, April 29, 1909)
Ross, John--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Franks, Robert A., Heinz, Howard, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees
Typescript letter dated April 29, 1909 from unknown to Dr. John Ross stating that Mr. Carnegie asked him to send a copy of an enclosed letter from Mr. W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie. The related letter is dated April 23, 1909 and is from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the latest board meetings. The letter states that increased numbers were seen in reference and circulation, and that Mr. Franks and Howard Heinz were elected to the Board.
(Unknown to S.H. Church, April 28, 1908)
(Unknown to S.H. Church, April 28, 1908)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Museum
Letter dated April 28, 1908 from unknown to Samuel Harden Church reporting that nearly one million volumes were circulated by the Library last year and that the museum has excellent galleries and is already one of the world's wonders.
(Western Union telegram to Andrew Carnegie, January 26, 1915)
(Western Union telegram to Andrew Carnegie, January 26, 1915)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
Telegram to Andrew Carnegie from an unknown correspondent concerning soliciting voluntary contributions from patrons to keep Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh open during the summer months. Includes an inscription in Carnegie's hand, ""Referred to Mr. Church. A.C.""
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, April 28, 1900)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, April 28, 1900)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 -- Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 -- Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania -- Allegheny (Pa.)
William Frew makes mention of a clipping from the Mail and Express which includes the best newspaper picture of the (Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh) that I have seen. Frew asks that Carnegie execute a contract with sculptor Daniel French for the monument to Colonel James Anderson. Carnegies reply is in ink at the bottom of the letter.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, April 7, 1900)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, April 7, 1900)
Frick, Henry Clay, 1849-1919, Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Frew writes to Carnegie to inform him that he had received the resignation of Henry Clay Frick as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew states that the post of Treasurer would become vacant, and need to be filled; he suggests Lovejoy.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 14, 1899)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 14, 1899)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
William Frew informs Carnegie that under separate cover he had included a photograph of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, shot from the South.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 16, 1896)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 16, 1896)
Pittsburgh (Pa.). City Council, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
William Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie and describes a visit made by members of Pittsburgh City Council to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh/Carnegie Institute.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 10, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 10, 1898)
Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania Allegheny (Pa.), Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
William Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie regarding the Carnegie Librarys requested appropriation of $90,000 for 1898. Frew states that he includes extracts of Mayor Fords address to the City Council of Pittsburgh. Frew adds that he offered a proposal to Geyer, Mayor of Allegheny City, regarding the presentation of monument in memory of Carnegies friend and mentor, Colonel James Anderson.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 26, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 26, 1898)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania Allegheny (Pa.), Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
William Frew expresses his pleasure on hearing that the Finance Committee of the City Council of Pittsburgh recommended a $92,000 appropriation for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew includes a newspaper clipping pertaining to that report. Frew mentions the appointment of W.J. Holland as the Director of the Carnegie Museum, the completion of the Lawrenceville Branch library, and the proposal for a monument of Carnegies friend, Colonel Anderson.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 19, 1895)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 19, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
William N. Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie and outlines the events for the opening week of the Carnegie Institute in November 1895.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 1, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 1, 1898)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Statistics, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania Allegheny (Pa.)
William Frew informs Andrew Carnegie that the City Council of Pittsburgh passed an ordinance that included an appropriation of $90,000 for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew lists the appropriations made by the city in 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, and suggests that in anticipation of the opening of branch libraries in the city, appropriations might rise to $150,000. Frew ends his letter by offering up statistics related to the Library and Music Hall, and by telling Carnegie that the City of Allegheny accepted Carnegies offer of a monument to Colonel James Anderson.