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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 Samuel Church, May 19, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church, May 19, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Carnegie, Louise, Whitfield, Estelle, Franks, Thetta Quay, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Butler, Howard Russell, 1856-1934, Painters--United States, Margaret Morrison Carnegie College (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, New York (N.Y.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church regarding the portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. He explains that he had four sitting with Anders Zorn and that Mrs. (Louise) Carnegie, Miss (Estelle) Whitfield and Mrs. (Thetta Quay) Franks do not care for the portrait Zorn painted of him. Carnegie writes that the portrait is sitting facing inwards on a shelf in Mr. James Bertram's office. He writes that Mr. Zorn said that ""some one was to call for it"", but no one has come yet for the portrait. Carnegie writes that the before mentioned ""ladies vote"" for the portrait painted by Howard Russell Butler that hangs ""in our gallery here"". Mr. Carnegie then writes that Mrs. Carnegie bought from Mr. Butler a ""full life size"" painting he did of Carnegie in ""Saint Andrews robes"" that is to be given to the ""Margaret Morrison Ladies School"" or the ""Tech School"" and is ""said to be much finer"". Carnegie concludes the letter by extending an invitation to visit him when ""any of you"" are in New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, February 28, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, February 28, 1908)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Taylor Hall (Bethlehem, Pa.), Lehigh University, Lehigh University--Buildings, College buildings--Pennsylvania--Bethlehem, Dormitories--Pennsylvania--Bethlehem, Student housing--Pennsylvania--Bethlehem, Taylor, Chas. L., Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920, Pitcairn, Robert, 1836-1909, Carnegie, Louise, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church in regards to a letter he received from Church dated February 26, 1908. In the above mentioned letter Church explains about the Founder's Day celebration at the Carnegie Institute. He writes that the Founder's Day Committee is arranging the details of the celebration that will be held on April 30, 1908 and they would like Carnegie to attend it. The Committee has learned that Carnegie is going to the Lehigh celebration on April 30, 1908 (probably for the opening of Taylor Hall, the first dormitory building built at Lehigh University which was built using funds provided by the Carnegie Foundation). Church writes that (Charles L.) Taylor, (John A.) Brashear and (Robert) Pitcairn are all required to present at both the Founder's Day celebration and the one at Lehigh University. He asks Carnegie to change the date of the Lehigh University celebration. Carnegie responds in this letter dated February 28, 1908 that he received Church's letter of February 26th and he is willing to change the ""Lehigh function"" to a few days earlier. Carnegie writes that he and his wife Louise Carnegie are sailing in early May and Mrs. Carnegie has a lot of ""preparations to make"".
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, March 20, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, March 20, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Church, Bertha Jean, Luncheons--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church regarding a time that Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie would like to have lunch with him and Mrs. (Bertha Jean) Church.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, March 20, 1911 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, March 20, 1911 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Church, Bertha Jean, Luncheons--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church regarding a time that Mr. and Mrs. Carnegie would like to have lunch with him and Mrs. (Bertha Jean) Church. Marked ""Copy of Letter"".
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Lake Mohonk (N.Y.), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Vacations, Highlands (Scotland)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, written in response to Church's letter of the 11th, in which Carnegie reiterates his reasons for not attending Lake Mohonk and suggests that Mrs. Carnegie is in need of ""a quiet time in the Highlands.""
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Lake Mohonk (N.Y.), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Vacations, Highlands (Scotland)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, written in response to Church's letter of the 11th, in which Carnegie reiterates his reasons for not attending Lake Mohonk and suggests that Mrs. Carnegie is in need of ""a quiet time in the Highlands"". Marked ""Copy of letter"".
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 4, 1919)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 4, 1919)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Pritchett, Henry S. (Henry Smith), 1857-1939, Carnegie, Louise, Carnegie Institute of Technology--Finance, Carnegie Institute of Technology--Students, Dormitories--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie requests a statement showing the costs and expenditures of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, expresses displeasure with Hamerschlag's idea of taking over ""Mr. Lovejoy's establishment"" for a dormitory, and states that he is grieved to learn that so many of the students are from other cities, as the Institute was created for ""Pittsburgh and its neighborhood."" He concludes by informing Church that Mrs. Carnegie ""greatly appreciated (his) reply."" On personal letterhead.
An important notice from the Committee on Apprentices to the members of the United Typothetae and Franklin Clubs of America
An important notice from the Committee on Apprentices to the members of the United Typothetae and Franklin Clubs of America
Carnegie Institute of Technology. Dept. of Printing, Printing industry--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Technical education--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Printers--Education--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, McConway, William--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, United Typothetae and Franklin Clubs of America. Committee on Apprentices
A pamphlet from the Committee on Apprentices, United Typothetae and Franklin Clubs of America explaining the new Department of Printing of the Carnegie Institute of Technology. The Committee has been working closely with the Carnegie Institute of Technology to achieve the ""ideal arrangements for technical education in the printing trade"". Includes a penciled notation from W.McC, William McConway dated July 14, (1914?) stating that he is sure Andrew Carnegie ""will be glad to observe the spirit in which the Carnegie Tech work is rec'd. by the Masters in the printing trades"". He also gives ""kindest regards to Carnegie and his wife. Marked in pencil ""strictly confidential"". A notation from A.C., presumably Andrew Carnegie to S.H.C., presumably Samuel Harden Church, is included at the end of the pamphlet with the statement: ""This seems to me as something of a advertizing business"". Includes a coat of arms in red and black at head of letter and red lettering in part of the title and margins.
(Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty, May 19, 1911)
(Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty, May 19, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Carnegie, Louise, Whitfield, Estelle, Franks, Thetta Quay, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty in regards to a portrait of Andrew Carnegie that was painted by Anders Zorn. In the letter Church refers to a telegram he sent Beatty from the train he was on May 19, 1911 in which he stated ""that the Zorn portrait of Mr. Carnegie is a total failure"". Church writes that Mr. Carnegie, Mrs. (Louise) Carnegie, Miss (Estelle) Whitfield and Mrs. (Thetta Quay) Franks all dislike the portrait. Church states that Carnegie thinks that the portrait looks like a ""beer-swilling, lounging German"" and is a ""libelous canvas"". The portrait has been placed facing inwards on a shelf in James Bertram's office. Carnegie was told by Zorn that someone would ""call for it"" but no one has done so yet. Church believes that if the portrait is that bad he thinks that ""we should reject it"" and not pay the $7,000 fee for the portrait. In his above mentioned telegram he asked Beatty to take one or two experts to look at the painting. Church writes that he has written to Carnegie to inform him that Beatty will call on him to look at the portrait. Signed Secretary. Includes a P.S. with a note that Church has asked Mr. Bruce to sign letter for him and another P.S. that he also just received Beatty's telegram presumably of May 19, 1911. He asks Beatty to send him a wire on Monday ""so that I will know what is in the air"".
(S.H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, June 6, 1901)
(S.H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, June 6, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick, Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920, Pitcairn, Robert, 1836-1909, Magee, William Anderson, Carnegie, Louise, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Balfour, Arthur James, Earl of, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie concerning Founder's Day 1901. Mr. Church states that President Frew, Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees, has appointed a committee to make preparations for the Founder's Day celebration, including the following members: John A. Brashear, Chairman, S.H. Church, Secretary, Robert Pitcairn, James M. Clark and W.A. Magee. He states that the trustees have invited Andrew Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie to be their guests on Founder's Day, November, 7 1901. If Carnegie cannot come then Church asks him to induce President Grover Cleveland to make the principal address. If Cleveland cannot come then the next choices would be Lord Rose and Arthur J. Balfour. Church then writes that if Carnegie wishes to ""quit"" after he invites Mr. Cleveland, the trustees would then take over the task of finding a speaker. Church states that Carnegie is the committees first choice. On Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, Office of the Secretary stationary.