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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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(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, November 2, 1903)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, November 2, 1903)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram, personal secretary of Andrew Carnegie. Frew asks Bertram to bring to the attention of Andrew Carnegie the letter he sent to Carnegie dated October 27th concerning property for the proposed Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Letter dated January 7, 1908 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie, in response to Frew's letter postmarked December 31st, mentioning that his generous contribution will be used to assist in the maintenance of the Carnegie Institute. Frew also tells Carnegie that members of the Councils, the Mayor and Heads of Department will be coming to the Library Building for a meeting that he would like to make an annual event.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Guthrie, George W., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
A letter dated January 8, 1907 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie commenting on enclosed clippings and noting that Mr. Guthrie will not be unanimously supported in the stand he has taken.