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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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Burgess ticket of the Borough of Abergavenny, Wales, 31st May, 1907
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Abergavenny, Wales, 31st May, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Abergavenny (Wales)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Abergavenny (Wales)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Borough of Abergavenny, Wales admitting Andrew Carnegie as an "honorary freedman" of the Borough. Includes tassels, cloth border, decorative inside borders, initials, seal and signatures. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Eastbourne, England, May, 1905
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Eastbourne, England, May, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eastbourne (East Sussex, England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Eastbourne (East Sussex)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Eastbourne (East Sussex)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eastbourne (East Sussex, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eastbourne (East Sussex, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Town Council of Eastbourne, England, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Borough of Eastbourne," recognizing him for his donation of £10,000 for the "provision of a public library for this Borough." Includes decorations, decorative letters, a seal and the signatures of the mayor and town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Gravesend, England, 9th May, 1906
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Gravesend, England, 9th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Gravesend (Kent, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Kent--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Kent--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Gravesend (Kent, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Gravesend (Kent, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Borough of Gravesend, England, in appreciation of a donation for the construction of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Ilkeston, England, 15th May, 1905
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Ilkeston, England, 15th May, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ilkeston (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Ilkeston--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Ilkeston--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ilkeston (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ilkeston (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Borough of Ilkeston, England, for the donation of funds for a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Luton, England, 26th July, 1910
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Luton, England, 26th July, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Luton--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Luton--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Luton (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Luton (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket from the Borough of Luton, England, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "honorary freedom of the Borough of Luton" in appreciation of his gift of a public library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, 1st June, 1907
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, 1st June, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Rawtenstall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Rawtenstall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an illuminated scrolled burgess ticket presented by the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, to Andrew Carnegie as a token of appreciation for the gift of a public library building as well as for Carnegie's general public benevolence. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Worthing, England, 31st May, 1909
Burgess ticket of the Borough of Worthing, England, 31st May, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worthing (England). Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Worthing--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Worthing--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worthing (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worthing (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Council of the Borough of Worthing, England conferring upon Andrew Carnegie "the honorary freedom of the Borough of Worthing" for his gift of a public library. The ticket is presented in scroll format and includes a decorative border, decorative initials, a coat of arms, a seal, and is signed by the mayor and the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Coatbridge, Scotland, 7th June, 1906
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Coatbridge, Scotland, 7th June, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Coatbridge (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Coatbridge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Coatbridge--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Coatbridge (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Coatbridge (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Town Council of Coatbridge, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a "Burgess of the Burgh of Coatbridge" for his gift of a free public library and his "many benefactions to the cause of education throughout the world." The ticket contains vignettes, decorative letters and signatures of the provost and town clerk of the Burgh of Coatbridge. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland), 2nd September, 1902
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland), 2nd September, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick Library (Scotland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Hawick, Scotland, expressing thanks for the donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 11th October, 1899
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, 11th October, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkcaldy (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metal containers--Pictorial works., Kirkcaldy (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Kirkcaldy, Scotland, for his benevolence in establishing free libraries. Names appearing in document: Alexander Hutchison, John Peebles, John Tait, Alexander Thomson, David Dishart. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Peebles, 19th October, 1909
Burgess ticket of the Burgh of Peebles, 19th October, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peebles (Scotland), Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Peebles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peebles (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, presented to Andrew Carnegie in 1909. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen, 5th July, 1892
Burgess ticket of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen, 5th July, 1892
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aberdeen (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Aberdeen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Aberdeen--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--America--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Picture frames and framing--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aberdeen (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Aberdeen (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten scrolled burgess ticket from the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Council of Aberdeen, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "as a free burgess and guild brother of the City and Royal Burgh of Aberdeen" in recognition of his contribution to the building of public libraries in Scotland and America. Andrew Carnegie and Mrs, Carnegie both contributed to the building of the Aberdeen Library. The ticket includes a decoration, decorative initials, seal, a ribbon and is signed by the town clerk. It is in a decorative wooden frame. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the City and Royal Burgh of Glasgow, Scotland, 10th September, 1901
Burgess ticket of the City and Royal Burgh of Glasgow, Scotland, 10th September, 1901
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--Scotland--Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glasgow (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket welcoming Andrew Carnegie to Glasgow, Scotland, and expressing appreciation for his generosity in establishing district libraries there. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the City of Cork, Ireland, 21st October, 1903
Burgess ticket of the City of Cork, Ireland, 21st October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland). Council., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Cork--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Cork--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the "Council of the County Borough of Cork", Ireland, thanking Andrew Carnegie for his gift of £10,000 towards a "Free Public Library." Includes signatures from the lord mayor and the town clerk and a seal. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the City of Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902
Burgess ticket of the City of Dundee, Scotland, 24th October, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Councilors of Dundee, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of the said City and Royal Burgh of Dundee" in recognition of his gift "in extending the public library of Dundee by the establishment of branch libraries." The ticket includes vignettes, decorative initials, a seal, and is signed by the lord provost and the town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the City of Edinburgh, 24th May, 1887
Burgess ticket of the City of Edinburgh, 24th May, 1887
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Lord Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Council Chamber--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Lord Provost and Council Chamber of Edinburgh, Scotland admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a burgess and guild member of the City for his establishment of a free public library in Edinburgh. The ticket is framed within a decorative wooden frame and is signed by the town clerk. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Burgess ticket of the City of Lincoln, England, 5th June, 1914
Burgess ticket of the City of Lincoln, England, 5th June, 1914
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Lincoln--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Lincoln--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Lincoln (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Lincoln (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a scrolled and illuminated burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of Lincoln, England, as a token of appreciation for the funding of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 25 cm
Burgess ticket of the City of Liverpool, England, 3rd August, 1911
Burgess ticket of the City of Liverpool, England, 3rd August, 1911
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sefton Park Public Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket presented by the City of Liverpool, England, to Andrew Carnegie for his funding of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, 5th June, 1906
Burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, 5th June, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dowden, James Keith--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Sarum (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Salisbury--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Salisbury--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his donation of a public library building. The text identifies the mayor of New Sarum as James Keith Dowden. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm