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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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(An ordinance, February 26, 1890)
(An ordinance, February 26, 1890)
Ordinances, Municipal -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
This ordinance is signed by, H.P. Ford, President of Select Council, George Sheppard, Clerk of Select Council, G.L. Holliday, President of Common Council, George Booth, Clerk of Common Council, William McCallin, Mayor, and the Mayor's Clerk, William McCleary. This document most likely relates to the resolution outlining Andrew Carnegie's plans for giving the City of Pittsburgh a Free Library, also dated February 26, 1890.
(An ordinance providing for the acceptance from Andrew Carnegie Esq. of a Free Library)
(An ordinance providing for the acceptance from Andrew Carnegie Esq. of a Free Library)
Resolutions, Legislative -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
A "full, true, and correct copy of the originalan ordinance providing for the acceptance from Andrew Carnegie Esq. of a Free Library". Signed by George Booth.
(Andrew Carnegie to E.H. Anderson, April 1, 1902)
(Andrew Carnegie to E.H. Anderson, April 1, 1902)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments, Central business districts -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
After reevaluating the situation, Andrew Carnegie again addresses E.H. Andersons suggestion that a Carnegie Branch Library be built in Pittsburghs central business district (Downtown). His correspondence is less positive in this instance.
(Andrew Carnegie to E.H. Anderson, April 1, 1902 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to E.H. Anderson, April 1, 1902 (copy))
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States, Central business districts -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
After reevaluating the situation, Andrew Carnegie again addresses E.H. Andersons suggestion that a Carnegie Branch Library be built in Pittsburghs central business district (Downtown). His correspondence is less positive in this instance.
(Andrew Carnegie to (E.H.) Anderson, February 12, 1902)
(Andrew Carnegie to (E.H.) Anderson, February 12, 1902)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments, Central business districts -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie addresses (E.H.) Andersons suggestion that a Carnegie Branch Library be built in Pittsburghs central business district (Downtown), and states that he would be in favor of such construction, and would give $150,000.
(Andrew Carnegie to (E.H.) Anderson, February 12, 1902 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to (E.H.) Anderson, February 12, 1902 (copy))
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States, Central business districts -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie addresses (E.H.) Andersons suggestion that a Carnegie Branch Library be built in Pittsburghs central business district (Downtown), and states that he would be in favor of such construction, and would give $150,000.
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry Clay Frick, April 9, 1894 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry Clay Frick, April 9, 1894 (copy))
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Carnegie writes to Frick about an amount of $50,000 to cover extra expenses in the construction of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry Clay Frick, May 7, 1894)
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry Clay Frick, May 7, 1894)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Carnegie writes to Frick about an amount of $50,000 to cover extra expenses in the construction of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry Clay Frick, May 7, 1894 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry Clay Frick, May 7, 1894 (copy))
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Carnegie writes to Frick about an amount of $50,000 to cover extra expenses in the construction of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, February 8, 1892 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, February 8, 1892 (copy))
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Andrew Carnegie authorizes an increase of $100,000 of the budget for the construction of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. Carnegie also addresses the issue of material choice and shares his view that ''Pompeian Brick'' might be a better selection than granite.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, January 13, 1892 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, January 13, 1892 (copy))
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
In this correspondence to James B. Scott, Andrew Carnegie relays a quote, made by the architect Alden, of $70,000, for the use of granite in the construction of the new Carnegie Institute building. Carnegie states that he would be willing to pay up to $100,000 for a better material. Additionally, Carnegie emphasizes his distaste for the buildings two proposed towers.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, January 25, 1892 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, January 25, 1892 (copy))
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States
In this letter to James B. Scott, Chairman of the Carnegie Library Committee, Andrew Carnegie stresses his support for the use of Pompeian Brick, as opposed to granite, in the construction of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. Carnegie says that he would be willing give an extra $100,000, for brick, but not granite. Carnegie makes his well-known statement of dislike about the towers of the Carnegie building, not calling them donkeys ears, but rather describing the structure as a mule with long ears.
((Andrew Carnegie) to James B. Scott, January 25, 1892 (incomplete))
((Andrew Carnegie) to James B. Scott, January 25, 1892 (incomplete))
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
This letter is missing its second page. In this letter to James B. Scott, Chairman of the Carnegie Library Committee, Andrew Carnegie stresses his support for the use of Pompeian Brick, as opposed to granite, in the construction of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. Carnegie says that he would be willing give an extra $100,000, for brick, but not granite.
(Andrew Carnegie to (James B.) Scott, July 9, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to (James B.) Scott, July 9, 1890)
Carnahan, R. B. (Robert Brown), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie writes to Scott about his sadness on hearing of Robert Brown Carnahans death. Carnegie goes on to say that he believes Carnahans absence might complicate their dealings with Mary Schenley, and wonders if Carnahans son might be a suitable substitute agent for his father. Carnegie states that he believes that it would not be judicious if the Library Commission approached at present as a possible purchaser of Mary Schenleys property.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, July 9, 1890 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, July 9, 1890 (copy))
Carnahan, R. B. (Robert Brown), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie writes to Scott about his sadness on hearing of Robert Brown Carnahans death. Carnegie goes on to say that he believes Carnahans absence might complicate their dealings with Mary Schenley, and wonders if Carnahans son might be a suitable substitute agent for his father. Carnegie states that he believes that it would not be judicious if the Library Commission approached at present as a possible purchaser of Mary Schenleys property.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, March 18, 1891)
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, March 18, 1891)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Andrew Carnegie writes to James B. Scott about his intention to travel to Scott in Pittsburgh at the end of March 1891. Carnegie asks that Scott inquire after property ''near the foot of Wiley Avenue or around there'' (the previously mentioned ''Bedford site'') and tells him to be prepared to take action, and to consider various ideas.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, March 18, 1891 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, March 18, 1891 (copy))
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Andrew Carnegie writes to James B. Scott about his intention to travel to Scott in Pittsburgh at the end of March 1891. Carnegie asks that Scott inquire after property ''near the foot of Wiley Avenue or around there'' (the previously mentioned ''Bedford site'') and tells him to be prepared to take action, and to consider various ideas.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, March 18, 1891 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, March 18, 1891 (copy))
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Andrew Carnegie writes to James B. Scott about his intention to travel to Scott in Pittsburgh at the end of March 1891. Carnegie asks that Scott inquire after property ''near the foot of Wiley Avenue or around there'' (the previously mentioned ''Bedford site'') and tells him to be prepared to take action, and to consider various ideas.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, October 20, 1890 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, October 20, 1890 (copy))
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
Carnegie writes to Scott to express his desire to build a larger hall for the City of Pittsburgh, ''than that in connection with the Library.'' Carnegie mentions the Bedford site, referencing the Bedford Dwelling neighborhood, and states that the Schenley purchase in Oakland would include the construction of ''the gallery, museum and 'a' library.'' He goes on to state that ''many friends hope that 'the' library and hall will go to the Bedford site.''
(Andrew Carnegie to the Mayor and Councils of Pittsburgh, February 6, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to the Mayor and Councils of Pittsburgh, February 6, 1890)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
A letter from Andrew Carnegie to the Mayor and Councils of Pittsburgh, in which the particulars of his offer of the first Free Library in Pittsburgh are outlined.