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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 town of Burntisland, Scotland, 18th September, 1907
Burgess ticket of the town of Burntisland, Scotland, 18th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burntisland (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--Burntisland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Burntisland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burntisland (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burntisland (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten burgess ticket from the Royal Burgh of Burntisland, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of the Royal Burgh" for his philanthropy and his provision of a library for the town. Includes decorative borders, initials, vignettes and signatures of the provost and town clerk. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burgess ticket of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, 14th May, 1902
Burgess ticket of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, 14th May, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Plumbers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Science--Study and teaching--Endowments--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Technical education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbing industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London, in appreciation of Carnegie's benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Burnished silver casket containing the freedom of the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, 1st June, 1907
Burnished silver casket containing the freedom 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., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (front view) containing a 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: 26 x 34 cm
Burnished silver casket presented with the freedom of the Borough of East Ham, England, 30th May, 1906
Burnished silver casket presented with the freedom of the Borough of East Ham, England, 30th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., East Ham (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., East Ham (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a silver casket for an "honorary freedom of the Borough of East Ham" given to Andrew Carnegie in gratitude for his funding for two library buildings. The casket contains an engraved presentation on the lid, the letters A and C on opposite sides of the front and a raised building in the center. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Cane made of bone from rhinoceros shot by Theodore Roosevelt presented by him to Mr. Carnegie
Cane made of bone from rhinoceros shot by Theodore Roosevelt presented by him to Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)--Pictorial works., Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bone products--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Animal products--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rhinoceroses--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a cane made of rhinoceros bone given to Andrew Carnegie by Theodore Roosevelt. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 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 family, Dungeness, England)
(Carnegie family, Dungeness, England)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Family--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie family--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkins, Florence Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkins, Frederick Curtis--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dungeness (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document issued by "the Southern clan" of the Carnegie family at Dungeness, England, expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for "all the good you've done and yet may do," signed by Florence Carnegie Perkins and Frederick Curtis Perkins, dated February 26, 1904. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 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
(Carnegie Hero Fund medals in case)
(Carnegie Hero Fund medals in case)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing three copies of the Carnegie Hero Fund medal contained in a case. The medal bears the inscription "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends." The lid of the case contains a plate bearing the inscription "To Andrew Carnegie from Carnegie Hero Fund Commission." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "67"--Mount verso
Carnegie Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Carnegie Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny (Pa.)--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch--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--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting of the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, which would become the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Branch following the annexation of Allegheny to the City of Pittsburgh. The foreground features pedestrian traffic, a horse drawn carriage, and a trolley car. It is signed "E. Eldon Deane, del." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Carnegie library, Fairfield, Iowa
Carnegie library, Fairfield, Iowa
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson County Library (Fairfield, Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson County Library (Fairfield, Iowa)--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--Iowa--Fairfield--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Iowa--Fairfield--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Iowa--Fairfield--Pictorial works., Fairfield (Iowa)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fairfield (Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting by E. Edlon Deane showing the Jefferson County Library in Fairfield, Iowa, the first Carnegie library west of the Mississippi. The foreground features pedestrians and two horse-drawn vehicles. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 16 x 23 cm; "1892."; "See negative P-1805, Photo Library."; "P194B."
(Cartoon featuring likenesses of Rudyard Kipling, John Lockwood Kipling, and Philip Burne-Jones)
(Cartoon featuring likenesses of Rudyard Kipling, John Lockwood Kipling, and Philip Burne-Jones)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Family--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Pictorial works., Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911--Pictorial works., Burne-Jones, Philip, 1861-1926--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burne-Jones, Philip, 1861-1926--Friends and associates--Pictorial works., Burne-Jones, Philip, 1861-1926--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Authors, English--19th century--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Authors, English--19th century--Pictorial works., Authors, English--20th century--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Authors, English--20th century--Pictorial works., Painters--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Painters--England--Pictorial works., Creich (Highland, Scotland : Parish)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a cartoon by Philip Burne-Jones showing three men standing in attitudes of disconsolation around an empty bottle, below which is the quotation from Grover Cleveland: "A condition not a theory confronts us." An inscription by "A.C., Skibo Castle, 22 Aug., 1899" indicates that the men in the cartoon are Rudyard Kipling, his father, John Lockwood Kipling, and the artist himself. Also featured is the inscription "The Manse, Creich." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 25 cm
(Cartoon featuring likenesses of Rudyard Kipling, John Lockwood Kipling, and Philip Burne-Jones)
(Cartoon featuring likenesses of Rudyard Kipling, John Lockwood Kipling, and Philip Burne-Jones)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Family--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, Rudyard, 1865-1936--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911--Pictorial works., Kipling, John Lockwood, 1837-1911--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burne-Jones, Philip, 1861-1926--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Burne-Jones, Philip, 1861-1926--Pictorial works., Burne-Jones, Philip, 1861-1926--Friends and associates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Authors, English--19th century--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Authors, English--19th century--Pictorial works., Authors, English--20th century--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Authors, English--20th century--Pictorial works., Painters--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Painters--England--Pictorial works., Creich (Highland, Scotland : Parish)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a cartoon by Philip Burne-Jones showing Rudyard Kipling, his father, John Lockwood Kipling, and the artist himself perched upon a cloud around a gigantic bottle, all raising a glass presumably in honor of Andrew Carnegie. The cartoon is accompanied by two quotations from Robert Burns and the inscripton "The Manse, Creich." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 25 cm
Carved casket made of the oak from the old Cathedral of St. Mary, Limerick, containing the freedom of the Ancient Borough of Limerick, Ireland, 20th October, 1903
Carved casket made of the oak from the old Cathedral of St. Mary, Limerick, containing the freedom of the Ancient Borough of Limerick, Ireland, 20th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Mary's Cathedral (Limerick, Limerick, Ireland)--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--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket of the Borough of Limerick, Ireland, presented to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £7,000 for the construction of a library building. The wood of the casket comes from St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Carved wood casket, Borough of Bideford, England
Carved wood casket, Borough of Bideford, England
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bideford (England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Bideford (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of a metal hinged wooden casket for a document from the Town Council of Bideford, England, admitting Andrew Carnegie as a "freeman of the Borough of Bideford." Includes wood carvings of buildings, the intertwined initials AC, a ship and other ornamental and decorative carvings. There is a small metal plaque on the wooden lid stating that it was presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Bideford. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved wood casket containing the Freedom of the Borough of Bideford, England and an address of thanks from the Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses, 2nd June, 1909
Carved wood casket containing the Freedom of the Borough of Bideford, England and an address of thanks from the Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses, 2nd June, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bideford (England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Bideford (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a wooden casket for a document from the Town Council of Bideford, England, admitting Andrew Carnegie as a "freeman of the Borough of Bideford." Includes wood carvings of ships and other ornamental and decorative wood carvings. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved wood casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Kirkwall, Scotland, 9th September, 1909
Carved wood casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Kirkwall, Scotland, 9th September, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkwall (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--Kirkwall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Kirkwall--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Kirkwall (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkwall (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Kirkwall, Scotland, in gratitude of a donation for the construction of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved wood casket, ornamented with silver medallions, containing the freedom of the City of Cork, Ireland, 21st October, 1903
Carved wood casket, ornamented with silver medallions, containing the freedom 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., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a decorative wooden casket for a 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." The casket is decorated with silver medallions that depict parts of a castle, two silver castle towers at the top of the box, a silver plaque honoring Andrew Carnegie from the City of Cork, Ireland, silver hinges and decorative silver ornamentation around the keyhole to the container. A scene with buildings is carved in the wood in the middle of the box and other decorative wood carvings are present on the box. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Carved wooden casket containing 24 packs of playing cards and the freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London, 17th May, 1905
Carved wooden casket containing 24 packs of playing cards and the freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London, 17th May, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Playing card makers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Playing card industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a carved wooden casket presented to Andrew Carnegie for his benevolent giving in the area of education by the trade guild known as the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London. The casket contains a burgess ticket and twenty-four packs of playing cards. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Case containing certificate of title of honorary president and degree of Doctor of Laws from Ilocano University
Case containing certificate of title of honorary president and degree of Doctor of Laws from Ilocano University
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Titles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ilocano University--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Vigan (Philippines)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic decorations of honor--Philippines--Vigan--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Philippines--Vigan--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Metal containers--Pictorial works., Vigan (Philippines)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of an ornamental cylindrical case and two typewritten papers. The first paper is addressed to Andrew Carnegie and it explains the certificate of title of honorary president and diploma for an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws that is being handed to him from Ilocano University. The second paper is a copy of a resolution from the Provincial Government of Ilocs Sur. Vigan, P.I. given to Andrew Carnegie. Includes signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm