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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 to Samuel H. Church, December 14, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 14, 1897)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Founders' Day commemorations, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie writes to Church about a biographical sketch (about Carnegie) from Cassiers Magazine, May 1897. Carnegie goes on to describe his residence in Cannes, France, and praises efforts related to the Founder's Day celebrations in Pittsburgh.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 14, 1897 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 14, 1897 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Founders' Day commemorations, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie writes to Church about a biographical sketch (about Carnegie) from Cassiers Magazine, May 1897. Carnegie goes on to describe his residence in Cannes, France, and praises efforts related to the Founder's Day celebrations in Pittsburgh.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 3, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 3, 1897)
Contests -- United States, Carnegie Institute, Writing -- Competitions -- United States, Youths' writings, Teenagers' writings, American
Andrew Carnegie praises the Prize Essay Contest conceived of and sponsored by the Museum Committee of the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie asks that Church extend congratulations on Carnegies behalf to participants and winners alike.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 3, 1897 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 3, 1897 (copy))
Contests -- United States, Carnegie Institute, Writing -- Competitions -- United States, Youths' writings, Teenagers' writings, American, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie writes to Church about prizes offered by the Carnegie Library and Carnegie Institute, to students in the Public Schools of Pittsburgh for an unnamed competition (Prize Essay Contest?).
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 27, 1914 ; Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie, Jan. 29, 1914)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 27, 1914 ; Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie, Jan. 29, 1914)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Pritchett, Henry S. (Henry Smith), 1857-1939, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute of Technology
Handwritten letter, marked ""confidential."" Carnegie notes that Henry Pritchett will be in Pittsburgh for two days. He describes troubling behavior by W.J. Holland and says that the latter should be on par with other Institute departments and under strict discipline. At the end of the letter is a handwritten draft, dated Jan. 29, by Church in response to Carnegie's letter, stating that Holland is not suited to be on a committee representing ""the University"" (Carnegie Technical Schools?), and that the arrival of Pritchett will be welcome as he can handle the situation.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
Copy of typescript letter of introduction for a group of Scottish (?) students who will be visiting Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
Typescript letter of introduction for a group of Scottish (?) students who will be visiting Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Lambert, George, Sir, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Steel Company, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie requests that Church show the visiting Sir George Lambert the Carnegie Institute and ""the manufactories"" (i.e., the Carnegie Steel plants). On personal letterhead.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Lambert, George, Sir, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Steel Company, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie requests that Church show the visiting Sir George Lambert the Carnegie Institute and ""the manufactories"" (i.e., the Carnegie Steel plants). Marked ""Copy of letter.""
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Money, Philanthropists--United States, Endowments, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Western University of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Observatory, Degrees, Academic, Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937, University of Chicago--Endowments, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Western University of Pennsylvania--Endowments, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Endowments, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Technical Institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Scotland
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church. Carnegie thanks Church for replying to his inquiry into what he would do if he had at his disposal $5-10 million, and states that he will not be able to deal with the subject before sailing to Scotland for summer holiday. On personal letterhead.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Money, Philanthropists--United States, Endowments, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Western University of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Observatory, Degrees, Academic, Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937, University of Chicago--Endowments, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Western University of Pennsylvania--Endowments, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Endowments, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Technical Institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Scotland
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church. Carnegie thanks Church for replying to his inquiry into what he would do if he had at his disposal $5-10 million, and states that he will not be able to deal with the subject before sailing to Scotland for summer holiday. Marked ""Copy of letter.""
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, February 8, 1915)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, February 8, 1915)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Manly, Basil Maxwell, 1886-1950, United States. Commission on Industrial Relations, Governmental investigations, Legislative hearings, Working class--Pennsylvania, Labor--Pennsylvania, Industries--Pennsylvania, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church requesting that the Commission on Industrial Relations be given use of the Carnegie Institute's public hall as well as ""anything else they wish"" during their visit to Pittsburgh.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, January 15, 1915)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, January 15, 1915)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church requesting the latest annual report of the Carnegie Institute. Marked ""duplicate of telephoned telegram."" Includes penciled notations.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church thanking Church for sending him a volume of newspaper clippings on Carnegie Institute's Founder's Day.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church thanking Church for sending him a volume of newspaper clippings on the Carnegie Institute's Founder's Day festivities. Includes notation in pencil: ""Founder's Day clipping from newspapers"". Marked ""Copy of Letter"".
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Schenley, Mary Croghan--Portraits, Lauder, George, Lauder, Maggie, Art
A copy of a typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie relates the acquisition by John W. Beatty of a portrait of Mary Schenley from George and Maggie Lauder for the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Lauder, George, Lauder, Maggie, Schenley family--Portraits
A copy of a typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie relates the acquisition by John W. Beatty of a painting of a Schenley family portrait for the Carnegie Institute. Includes penciled inscription: Where is original?
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, October 18, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, October 18, 1897)
Public libraries -- Remodeling -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Andrew Carnegie writes to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh about President WIlliam McKinleys plans to attend the Institutes Founders Day celebration. Carnegie goes on to praise the Institutes accomplishments, and speaks of the Citys newfound prominence in arts and sciences. Carnegie states that he believes that enlargement of the Institute and Library (and their branches) is advisable.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, April 4, 1896 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, April 4, 1896 (copy))
Cory, Charles B. (Charles Barney), 1857-1921, Field Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie informs Frew that (Charles B.) Cory, Director of the Field Museum in Chicago had presented the Carnegie Institute with a stuffed alligator. Carnegie asks that Frew pay any charges associated with the alligator specimen if it arrives, and suggests that Corey would make a strong ally for the Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, April 4, 1896 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, April 4, 1896 (copy))
Cory, Charles B. (Charles Barney), 1857-1921, Field Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie informs Frew that (Charles B.) Cory, Director of the Field Museum in Chicago had presented the Carnegie Institute with a stuffed alligator. Carnegie asks that Frew pay any charges associated with the alligator specimen if it arrives, and suggests that Corey would make a strong ally for the Institute.