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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 "benefactor of humanity" medal, Union of American Republics)
(Andrew Carnegie "benefactor of humanity" medal, Union of American Republics)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Union of American Republics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Pan-Americanism--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International cooperation--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph presenting the front side of a gold medal issued by the Union of American Republics featuring a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and bearing the inscription "Benefactor of humanity." Title supplied by cataloger; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Book of views, Eccles public library, opened 19th October 1907
Book of views, Eccles public library, opened 19th October 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Public Library (Eccles, Manchester, England)--Pictorial works., Carnegie Public Library (Eccles, Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Manchester--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Manchester--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Manchester--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Manchester--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the initial facing pages of a bound volume of views of the Carnegie Public Library of the Borough of Eccles, Manchester, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of funds for the construction of a library building. The recto features a photograph of the library. The facing page features a portait of Andrew Carnegie. Caption title.; "1st and 2nd pages."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bronze medallion cast from the portrait by Mr. G.W. de Saulles, for the medal of the Iron and Steel Institute
Bronze medallion cast from the portrait by Mr. G.W. de Saulles, for the medal of the Iron and Steel Institute
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., De Saulles, George William--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Engravers--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the medal of the Iron and Steel Institute (London, England) featuring the portrait of Andrew Carnegie by George William De Saulles, an engraver of the Royal Mint. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carnegie bronze medal, Iron and Steel Institute for research
Carnegie bronze medal, Iron and Steel Institute for research
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., De Saulles, George William--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Engravers--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal from the Iron and Steel Institute (London, England). The front side of the medal features the portrait of Andrew Carnegie by George William De Saulles, an engraver of the Royal Mint and includes the inscription: "Andrew Carnegie" along the top of the medal. The reverse side of the medal has the inscription: "Iron and Steel Institute for research", with a blank plaque in the middle of the inscription. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
(Carnegie Hero Fund medal)
(Carnegie Hero Fund medal)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing three copies of the Carnegie Hero Fund medal, which features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscription "Carnegie Hero Fund, established April 15th 1904. "Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "72"--Mount verso
(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (front side), medal of the University of Paris (reverse side))
(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (front side), medal of the University of Paris (reverse side))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Rescuers Foundation--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Université de Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--Switzerland--Pictorial works., Medals--Denmark--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Norway--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Denmark--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Medals--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Paris (France)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing five medals: four issued by four of the international Carnegie foundations for heroism (front side), three of which feature portraits of Andrew Carnegie, and one issued by the University of Paris (reverse side). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "155"--Mount verso
Gold medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Italy, identical with that presented to the King of Italy, 1914
Gold medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Italy, identical with that presented to the King of Italy, 1914
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, 1869-1947--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fondazione Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Italy--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Italy--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Italy--Pictorial works., Italy--Kings and rulers--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a gold medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by Fondazione Carnegie, the Italian equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. One side of the medal features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie surrounded by vignettes and the inscriptions "Fondazione Carnegie". The other side of the medal shows two figures and an inscription in Italian. On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Gold medal from the Twenty-One American Republics
Gold medal from the Twenty-One American Republics
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Union of American Republics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International cooperation--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Western Hemisphere--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs presenting the front and reverse sides of a gold medal. The front side features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the legend: Benefactor of humanity. The reverse side features the legend: The American Republics to Andrew Carnegie 1911; the names of the constituent nations of the Union of American Republics are listed along the circumference. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Gold, silver and bronze medals, Carnegie Hero Fund for United States, established April 15, 1904
Gold, silver and bronze medals, Carnegie Hero Fund for United States, established April 15, 1904
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--United States--Pictorial works., United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of medals in gold, silver and bronze, showing both sides of each medal issued by the Carnegie Hero Fund for the United States. The front sides of each medal features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie with the inscriptions: "Carnegie Hero Fund" and "Established April 15, 1904". The reverse sides of each medal features a blank plaque with the words: "Awarded to" and: "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends". The reverse sides of each medal rests in a velvet lined case with an engraved plaque that reads: "To Andrew Carnegie from Carnegie Hero Fund Commission." On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Illuminated address of thanks for organ from Burgh of Port-Glasgow, 15th September 1903
Illuminated address of thanks for organ from Burgh of Port-Glasgow, 15th September 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Port Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Port Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Organ (Musical instrument)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Organ (Musical instrument)--Pictorial works., City halls--Scotland--Port Glasgow--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Port Glasgow (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Port Glasgow (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an illuminated address by the Burgh of Port-Glasgow to Andrew Carnegie expressing gratitude for the donation of £1,500 for the purchase of an organ for the Port-Glasgow Town Hall. A photographic portrait of Carnegie appears in a vignette within the ornamentation surrounding the text, as does a photograph of the organ. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Large model of Italian Hero Fund medal
Large model of Italian Hero Fund medal
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Fondazione Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Italy--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Italy--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Italy--Pictorial works., Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photograph of a large model of a medal, showing both sides of the medal, issued by Fondazione Carnegie, the Italian equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. The front side of the medal features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie surrounded by vignettes and the inscriptions "Fondazione Carnegie". The reverse side of the medal shows two figures and a signature and number. The front and reverse sides of the medals are inserted into the front and back covers of what looks like an open book. Smaller copies of the front and reverse side of the medals are under each of their respective larger medals in the bottom centers of the decorative front and back covers of the book. On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Netherlands, founded 5th January, 1912, endowment $200,000
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Netherlands, founded 5th January, 1912, endowment $200,000
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds, the Dutch equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. The front side of the medal is a portrait of Andrew Carnegie with a signature along the bottom right. The reverse side shows two figures, one being supported by the other, with a dragon under the feet of the figure that is holding a spear. On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Norway, founded 7th May, 1912, endowment $125,000
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Norway, founded 7th May, 1912, endowment $125,000
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Norway--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by Carnegie Heltefond for Norge, the Norwegian equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. The front side of the medal is a portrait of Andrew Carnegie with the inscription: "Carnegies Heltefond for Norge, oprettet 21 mars, 1911". The reverse side shows two figures, one being carried by the other, with a breaking wave in the background and the inscription: "Stort er det at sætte sit eget liv ind for at redde andres." On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Sweden, founded 1911, endowment $230,000
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Sweden, founded 1911, endowment $230,000
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegiestiftelsen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Sweden--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Sweden--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Sweden--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Sweden--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Sweden--Pictorial works., Sweden--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by the Carnegiestiftelsen, the Swedish equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. The front side of the medal is a portrait of Andrew Carnegie with the inscription: " Carnegiestiftelsen, grundad, 1911". The reverse side shows two figures, a man caring a child, there is a serpent intertwined around the mans feet and reaching to attack his left side. The name Erik Lindberg is engraved by the man's right side. On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Switzerland, founded 1911, endowment $130,000
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Switzerland, founded 1911, endowment $130,000
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Rescuers Foundation--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Switzerland--Pictorial works., Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a medal, showing both sides of the medal issued by the Carnegie Hero Fund for Switzerland (Carnegie Rescuers Foundation). The front side of the medal contains the name, Andrew Carnegie and includes a figure of a woman carrying a horn of plenty upside down with flowers falling out of it. The name Hans Frei is located on the left side of the medal. The reverse side shows two figures, a man and a woman, the man is rescuing the woman from the water and includes the inscription: "Virtvti de vitis hvmanis servandis optime meritae." On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie as "the MacMillion"
Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie as "the MacMillion"
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., University of Glasgow--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University of Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University of St. Andrews--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University of Aberdeen--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a framed cartoon in which Andrew Carnegie, dressed in a kilt made of the American flag, is shown standing imperiously upon a paper document bearing the inscription "£2,000,000 free university education, Scotland" while dropping money in a carefree manner into four receptacles spead on the ground around his feet, each representing one of four Scottish universities: Glasgow, Edinburgh, St. Andrews, and Aberdeen. Below the cartoon is the handwritten inscription "The MacMillion-- Mr. Andrew Carnegie, the Scottish American millionaire, has provided £2,000,000 for the establishment of free education at the four Scottish universities." The frame contains the coats of arms of the four universities. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie building a very solid temple of fame
Original cartoon representing Mr. Carnegie building a very solid temple of fame
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--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.
A photograph of a framed cartoon depicting Andrew Carnegie as a mason building a wall using libraries in place of bricks. The mortar on Carnegie's trowel is marked by a dollar sign. Diminutive figures ascend the structure on a network of ladders bearing sacks of mortar. In the background is a steel mill issuing smoke and fire. The cartoon is signed "W.A. Rogers." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Painting of welcome to Dunfermline, 1881
Painting of welcome to Dunfermline, 1881
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Family--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Margaret Morrison--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Dunfermline, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Memorial--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--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pedestrians--Scotland--Dunfermline--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Scotland--Dunfermline--Pictorial works., Streets--Scotland--Dunfermline--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oil painting, painted by artists Andrew Blair (a landscape painter of Dunfermline) and William Geddes (a portrait painter of Blairgowrie) between 1881 and 1882. This painting hangs in the foyer of the Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Museum, Dunfermline. The painting depicts the celebration of Andrew Carnegie's return to Dunfermline on July 27th, 1881 to lay the memorial stone of the first Carnegie Free Library. Andrew Carnegie is seen at the front of the first carriage to the right of the painting, raising his hat to the crowd that is gathered on High Street. His mother is seen beside the carriage conversing with a man and woman. The foreground middle and background features pedestrians along the street and the middle and background of the painting features buildings on both sides of the street. An American flag, Union Jack and Lion Rampant are seen hanging from the third floor of a building on the right side of the painting. There is a decorative frame surrounding the painting. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
(Six medals)
(Six medals)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Penn, William, 1644-1718--Medals--Pictorial works., Penn, William, 1644-1718--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Penn, William, 1644-1718--Pictorial works., Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898--Medals--Pictorial works., Bessemer, Henry, Sir, 1813-1898--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania Society--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Medals--Pictorial works., National Institute of Social Sciences (U.S.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., National Institute of Social Sciences (U.S.)--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie-Stiftelsen--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie-Stiftelsen--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pioneers--Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pioneers--Pennsylvania--Medals--Pictorial works., Pioneers--Pennsylvania--Pictorial works., Quakers--Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Quakers--Pennsylvania--Medals--Pictorial works., Quakers--Pennsylvania--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Medals--Pictorial works., Social sciences--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Social sciences--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Metallurgists--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metallurgists--Great Britain--Medals--Pictorial works., Metallurgists--Great Britain--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania--History--Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of six medals associated with the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie. The first medal features a portrait of Carnegie and an inscription of his name; the second features the inscriptions "Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Pennsylvania" and "'My heart is in the work' Andrew Carnegie, 1900"; the third features a portrait of Henry Bessmer with an inscription of his name; the fourth features a portrait of William Penn with the inscriptions "The Pennsylvania Society, founded MDCCCIXC" and "William Penn, MDCXLIV-MDCCXVIII"; the fifth shows a male figure holding a branch and a crown of laurels, standing beside a shield bearing the inscription "National Institute of Social Sciences"; the sixth features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscriptions "Carnegie-Stiftelsen grundad 1911", "Andr Carnegie (sic)", and "Specimen to Mr. Andrew Carnegie, for hjalte dad." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "153"--Mount verso
Third coaching trip, Charing Cross, Ilfracombe
Third coaching trip, Charing Cross, Ilfracombe
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Travels--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Friends and associates--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--England--Pictorial works., Charing Cross (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ilfracombe (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A framed photograph of a horse-drawn carriage, showing horses, riders, and servants, taken at an unspecified point between Charing Cross and Ilfracombe, England. Seated atop the carriage are numerous individuals, among whom is Andrew Carnegie, clearly seen holding the horses' reins and a riding crop. Inscribed on the frame are the names: Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Arnold, the wifes (sic) Arnold, Andrew Carnegie, William Black, Edwin A. Abbey, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Graham, John D. Champlin, Jr., William Digby, Samuel Storey, M.P. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 30 cm