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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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Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Denmark
Medal, Carnegie Hero Fund for Denmark
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Denmark--Pictorial works.
Two photographs presenting the front and reverse sides of the medal of the Carnegie Hero Fund for Denmark. Inscribed on the front side: "Carnegies Belønning for VDVIST Heltemod." Inscribed on the reverse side: "Danmark." A portrait of Andrew Carnegie is in the upper middle part of the coin with a woman standing to the left, holding a branch that reaches under the circular portrait of Andrew Carnegie. The reverse side of the coin contains a coat of arms. Caption title.; 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
Medal, centenary of the Bank of France
Medal, centenary of the Bank of France
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Banque de France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Banque de France--Medals--Pictorial works., Banque de France--Centennial celebrations, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Banks and banking--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A pair of photographs showing the reverse and front side of a centenary medal of the Banque de France, marking the 100th anniversary of the bank. The reverse side of the medal features seated and standing female figures surveying a landscape that includes a train, river, boats and a mill. The inscription along the top reads: "Confiance et travail". Along the bottom is inscribed: "Mme. Andrew Carnegie". The front side of the medal bears the inscription: "Centenaire de la Banque de France, 1800-1900" and features a portrait of the Republic wearing a winged helmet. Caption title.; "1 bronze medal, 1 silver medal."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Medal, honorary referee at triangular meet, Carnegie, Carlisle and Pennsylvania, 11th May, 1912
Medal, honorary referee at triangular meet, Carnegie, Carlisle and Pennsylvania, 11th May, 1912
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sports--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Games--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Sports officiating--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Referees--Pennsylvania--Carlisle--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carlisle (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a medal given to Andrew Carnegie naming him an honorary referee at a triangular meet held on May 11, 1912 at Carlisle, Pa. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Medal, President St. Andrew's Society, New York
Medal, President St. Andrew's Society, New York
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fraternal organizations--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scots--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a President's Medal of the Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York, an organization dedicated to aiding Scots living in New York. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Medal to commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1915
Medal to commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Anniversaries, etc.--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a the front and reverse side of a medal given to Andrew Carnegie to commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology. In the middle of the front side of the medal is a plaque with the inscription: "'My heart is in the work' Andrew Carnegie 1900". Around the front side of the medal is the inscription: "Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Pennsylvania". The reverse side of the medal contains the inscription: "To commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology 1915." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
(Medal with inscription Aux heros de la civilisation, Andrew Carnegie, 1909)
(Medal with inscription Aux heros de la civilisation, Andrew Carnegie, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing three iterations of a medal bearing the inscription "Aux heros de la civilisation, Andrew Carnegie, 1909." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Medallion presented to Mr. Carnegie by the Fraternity of Artists
Medallion presented to Mr. Carnegie by the Fraternity of Artists
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Fraternité des Artistes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fraternité des Artistes--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Art--France--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Art--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a medallion bearing the inscription "La Fraternite des Artistes a Monsieur Andrew Carnegie." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Silver medal Alliance universelles des femmes pour la paix, par l'education, from 5,000,000 women to Mr. Carnegie for the inauguration of the Palace of Peace
Silver medal Alliance universelles des femmes pour la paix, par l'education, from 5,000,000 women to Mr. Carnegie for the inauguration of the Palace of Peace
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Alliance universelle des femmes pour Ia paix par l'éducation., Vredespaleis (Hague, Netherlands)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace Palace Library (Hague, Netherlands)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Permanent Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbitration, International--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courthouses--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Libraries--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Women and peace., Medals--Pictorial works.
Photographs of the front and reverse sides of a silver medal from 5,000,000 women of the Alliance universelle des femmes pour Ia paix par l'education given to Mr. Carnegie for the inauguration of the Palace of Peace. Andrew Carnegie donated money for the Peace Palace. Includes buildings that house the Permanent Court of Arbitration, International Court of Arbitration and the Peace Palace Library. The reverse side bears the inscription in French: "Au nom de 5 millions de femmes au bienfaiteur de la paix mondiale, Andrew Carnegie, pour l'inauguration du Palais de la Paix a la Haye, 30 juillet, 1907." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Silver medal from the University of Paris
Silver medal from the University of Paris
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Université de Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Paris (France)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of the front and reverse sides of a silver medal of the University of Paris. The reverse side bears the inscription: Fluctuat nec mergitur. 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 Institute of Technology--Anniversaries, etc.--Medals--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., National Institute of Social Sciences (U.S.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing an array of six medals associated with the philanthropic giving of Andrew Carnegie. Inscriptions: Iron and Steel Institute, for research; To commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1915; Iron and Steel Institute, 1873; For distinguished achievement, Andrew Carnegie, MCMX; National Institute of Social Sciences, dignus honore. (The last of the six medals has no inscription.). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm; "154"--Mount verso
Translation letter from German Emperor presenting bronze medallion portrait, 31st December, 1910
Translation letter from German Emperor presenting bronze medallion portrait, 31st December, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., William II, German Emperor, 1859-1941--Correspondence--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust (Germany)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rescues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Germany--Kings and rulers--Correspondence., Prussia (Germany)--Kings and rulers--Correspondence., Germany--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Prussia (Germany)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photograph of an English translation of a German language letter sent to Andrew Carnegie from Wilhelm, German Emperor, King of Prussia. In the letter Wilhelm thanks Andrew Carnegie for his signing of the statutes of the German Carnegie Hero Fund. He also asks him to "accept the accompanying medallion portrait of myself." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
(Two medals)
(Two medals)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington. Trustees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington. Trustees--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Boards of trade--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Local transit--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing two medals pertaining to the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York. The first bears the inscription "In honor of the guests who attended the dedicatory ceremonies on the opening of the building of the Chamber of Commerce." The second bears the inscriptions "Ingenio suo urbis benefactor et rei publicae conservator" and "Abram Stevens Hewitt" and features a portrait of Hewitt, who had been an industrialist and inventor, as well as a U.S. Congressman and Mayor of New York. He was also a founder and trustee of the Carnegie Institution. The reverse side (not shown in photograph) includes the inscription "Rapid transit."Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
(Two medals of the New York State Chamber of Commerce)
(Two medals of the New York State Chamber of Commerce)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Medals--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington. Trustees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington. Trustees--Pictorial works., New York Chamber of Commerce--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Chamber of Commerce--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Local transit--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Local transit--New York (State)--Medals--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--New York (State)--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--New York (State)--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs which, shown together, present both sides of two medals of the New York State Chamber of Commerce. The first medal commemorates the opening of the Chamber of Commerce. The "heads" side of second medal features a portrait of Abram Stevens Hewitt, who had been an inventor and an industrialist, as well as Mayor of New York City, a United States Congressman, and a founder and trustee of the Carnegie Institution; the "tails" side features the inscriptions "The Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York" and "Rapid transit." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
(Two medals of the New York State Chamber of Commerce (reverse side))
(Two medals of the New York State Chamber of Commerce (reverse side))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hewitt, Abram S. (Abram Stevens), 1822-1903--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington. Trustees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Chamber of Commerce--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Chamber of Commerce--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Local transit--New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Local transit--New York (State)--Medals--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mayors--New York (State)--New York--Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--New York (State)--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--New York (State)--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., New York (State)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs presenting the reverse sides of two medals issued by the New York State Chamber of Commerce. The first medal bears the inscription "To commemorate the opening of the building of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York." (The front side of this medal is known to feature a portrait of Abram Stevens Hewitt, who had been an inventor and an industrialist, as well as Mayor of New York City, a United States Congressman, and a founder and trustee of the Carnegie Institution.) The second medal bears the inscriptons "The Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York" and "Rapid transit." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm