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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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(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, January 9, 1905)
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, January 9, 1905)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Institute--Appropriations and expenditures, Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance
A typescript letter presumably from James Bertram to William Nimick Frew, President of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The letter explains that Andrew Carnegie received his note and often notices references in newspapers about the appropriation of the City of Pittsburgh for the maintenance of the Library and the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. The correspondent asks Mr. Frew to make it clear that the appropriation is for the Library.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 10, 1905)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 10, 1905)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Institute--Appropriations and expenditures, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Public libraries--Public relations--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Political aspects--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Institute--Finance, Pittsburgh, Pa.--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Newspapers, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees
A typescript letter by William Nimick Frew, President of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, to Andrew Carnegie in reference to the receipt of a note from James Bertram dated January 9, 1905. In the note James Bertram states that Andrew Carnegie wants William Nimick Frew to ""clear up the confusion between the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Institute"". Mr. Frew states that he has always made it clear to the people of Pittsburgh and members of the Councils the ""distinction between the two Institutions"". Mr. Frew tells Mr. Carnegie to read the clippings he has sent to him in regards to a meeting he had with the Sub-Finance Committee in which he ""explained thoroughly the creation and composition of each organization"" and how they are maintained. Mr. Frew believes that this confusion has been intentionally used by politicians in criticizing the library and in influencing people to think that tax payers money is being spent ""for the support of the Art Department and Museum."" Mr. Frew also mentions to Mr. Carnegie that during the last month, when the attacks from newspapers took place, he has received numerous ""beautiful letters"" praising the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pa. and the wonderful work the library is accomplishing. On Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Board of Trustees letterhead, signed W.N Frew.