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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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(Unknown correspondent to W.J. Holland, March 6, 1912)
(Unknown correspondent to W.J. Holland, March 6, 1912)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Douglass, Earl, b. 1862, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Museum, Dinosaurs--Utah, Paleontological excavations--Utah, Paleontologists--United States
A unsigned typescript letter presumably from an unidentified official of Carnegie Institute to William Jacob Holland. The author of the letter light-heartedly reprimands Holland for allowing an underling to send Carnegie a lengthy handwritten letter, most likely referring to paleontologist Earl Douglass's letter of the 27th concerning the Utah dinosaur quarry. Marked in pencil ""Carnegie Institute"".
(Unknown to James Bertram, May 4, 1911)
(Unknown to James Bertram, May 4, 1911)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise--Health, Baltimore (Md.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Washington (D.C.), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from unknown individual to James Bertram regarding Mrs. Louise Carnegie's health. The writer states that he had heard that Mrs. Carnegie was critically ill while attending a peace meeting in Baltimore. This news prompted him to call Mr. Carnegie's house on ""the long distance telephone"" asking for Bertram, who was not there. The unknown writer then writes that he received information from the same newspaper source informing him that Mrs. Carnegie's health was good and she was on her way to Washington. The writer then apologizes for any ""undue alarm in Mr. Carnegie's house"".
(W. Healey to A.W. Tarbell, April 20, 1936)
(W. Healey to A.W. Tarbell, April 20, 1936)
Keighley (England), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Healey directs Tarbell to the Keighley Carnegie Library for information regarding Andrew Carnegie's visit to Keighley.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, January 10, 1913)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, January 10, 1913)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, National cyclopaedia of American biography, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Industrialists--United States--Biography, Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie informing him that the American biographical cyclopaedia has sent Holland a draft (not included) of a brief Andrew Carnegie biography with a request that Holland revise and/or rewrite it for publication. Holland notes that the biography in its present form is inadequate and asks Carnegie to have his personal secretary send Holland current facts and figures about Carnegie's benefactions so that Holland can incorporate them in his revisions. A handwritten penciled notation on page 2 of the letter says, ""I wrote Holland.""
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, March 30, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, March 30, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Lewis, John Llewellyn, 1880-1969, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Gems--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Exhibitions, Museum exhibits--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Precious stones--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Exhibitions, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from W.J. Holland, Director of Carnegie Museum to Andrew Carnegie requesting a photograph of Andrew Carnegie to be mailed to Mr. J.L. Lewis. Mr. Lewis had dropped by Holland's office at the Carnegie Museum and admired a photograph that W.J. Holland had of Andrew Carnegie and expressed interest in acquiring one. In the past, Lewis had presented to the Carnegie Museum a collection of gems and gemstones. Holland request Mr. James Bertram to send the photograph to Mr. Lewis at his Pittsburgh, Pa. post office box address. On Carnegie Museum letterhead. Includes signature of W.J. Holland and penciled notation ""Photo sent Apr -1 1911"".
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 25, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 25, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Casts, Diplodocus, Diplodocus--Exhibitions, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs--Exhibitions, Carnegie Museum, Philanthropists--United States, Museo de La Plata, Natural history museums--Argentina--La Plata, Museum exhibits--Argentina--La Plata, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Dinosaurs--Transportation, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Pittsburgh (Pa.)
A handwritten letter from W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie concerning the cost and shipment of a replica of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to the National Museum in Buenos Aires (i.e. the La Plata Museum located near the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina). Holland states, per Carnegie's letter he received, the cost to make and install a replica of the Diplodocus would average around $6,000. The average cost of past replicas that were made had been $5,860 a piece. He does note that the freight to Argentina may be higher than the freight to other past destinations. Carnegie also asked how long it would take to make the replica and Holland states that it will take six weeks to make, another six weeks to get it to Buenos Aires and four weeks to mount the specimen in the museum.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, February 17, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, February 17, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916, Austria--Kings and rulers
A typescript letter from W. J. Holland, Director of Carnegie Museums, to James Bertram regarding a letter Bertram sent to him dated February 16, 1911. The letter was about a missing portrait (called photograph by Holland) of Emperor Francis Josef. The portrait was a gift to Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Holland states he never saw the portrait but also assumes that it may be mislaid somewhere but safely ""stowed away"". Signature of W.J. Holland. Some words underlined in blue pencil.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, January 8, 1900)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, January 8, 1900)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie Museum, Scotland, Highland Railway Company, Lost articles, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A typescript letter from William J. Holland to James Bertram concerning a package containing a ""man-trap"" (presumably for Carnegie Museum) that was lost in Scotland by the Highland Railway Company.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, October 10, 1919)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, October 10, 1919)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
W.J. Holland, director of the Carnegie Museum, writes to James Bertram about his remembrances of Andrew Carnegie, and Carnegie's funeral service.
(W.J. Holland to Romulo S. Naon, December 4, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to Romulo S. Naon, December 4, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Naon, Romolo S.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914, Presidents--Argentina, Argentina, Diplodocus, Diplodocus--Exhibitions, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs--Exhibitions, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pa., Philanthropists--United States, Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910, Natural history museums--Argentina
A typescript letter from W.J. Holland to Romulo S. Naon, Argentinean ambassador to the United States concerning the donation of a replica of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. Holland states that Andrew Carnegie has asked him to comply with the request of the president of Argentina (Sa?enz Pen?a), via the ambassador of Argentina Ro?mulo S. Naon, for a replica of the Diplodocus that the Carnegie Museum owns. He notes that similar replicas have been given to King Edward VII and other heads of state. Holland requests that Naon put him ""in communication with the proper authorities of the museum in your country"" that will be receiving the replica. He needs to know the amount of space the exhibit will use and asks Naon tell the museum to make bases for the display. Holland also needs to know their ""wishes and purposes in reference to the installation. Inlcudes ink notation at the top of letter.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 14, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, December 14, 1906)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Guthrie, George W., Philanthropists--United States, Carnegie Institute--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Appropriations and expenditures, Newspapers--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Institute--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Finance, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees. Executive Committee, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning an accompanying newspaper clipping, Understanding with Carnegie, presumably from a local Pittsburgh, Pa. newspaper, about Andrew Carnegie and the mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. The article hints that there is some understanding between Andrew Carnegie and Mayor Guthrie regarding Carnegie Institute. Mayor Guthrie does not indicate what that understanding is. Mr. Guthrie does go on to state that Mr. Carnegie would not endow the library. Because the building size of the Carnegie Institute has increased, the newspaper article speculates that Mr. Carnegie may help out with the increased expenses that the larger building may incur. In the letter Mr. Frew states ""somebody has been talking"" and he assures Mr. Carnegie that it was not him. He also includes a P.S. on the back of the letter that reminds Mr. Carnegie that the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Board of Trustees is meeting to receive estimates from different subcommittees of the Board for maintenance of the different departments and buildings for the next fiscal year. The Executive Committee will report to the full Board of Trustees their recommendations which will then be presented to the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh. Mr. Frew states that the maintenance of the portions of the new building that are to be occupied by the Carnegie Institute (the Fine Arts and Museum departments) should be looked into for the meeting of the Executive Committee. On Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh letterhead.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 7, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, January 7, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Larkin, John, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Guthrie, George W., Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Frew, William, Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding appropriations by the City of Pittsburgh for Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for the following year. Mayor George W. Guthrie and Controller John Larkin are mentioned in the letter. Frew indicates that a letter that he wrote to Guthrie (also dated January 7, 1907) is enclosed.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Architecture--Designs and plans, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Alden and Harlow (Architectural firm), Carnegie International, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie stating that he received the second telegram from him and asks Carnegie to write confirming his consent to the preparation of the plans (presumably the plans for the extension of the Carnegie Institute). After a meeting of the ""Building Committee"", Frew states that he was instructed to contract with Alden and Harlow for the preliminary studies and working drawings. Frew assures Carnegie that he only plans to pay for what work the architects are instructed to do on the plans. Mr. Frew then explains in more detail about the work the architects will do. He concludes with mentioning (presumably) the Carnegie International and Founder's Day.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 16, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 16, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Margaret, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging Carnegie's funding of the Training School for Children's Librarians and commending the enthusiastic efforts of those involved in the school's operation. The letter ends with mention of the ""continued and decided improvement"" of Carnegie's daughter, Margaret. The letterhead reads: Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Office of the President, the Frick Building.
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, November 2, 1903)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, November 2, 1903)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Homewood (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram, personal secretary of Andrew Carnegie. Frew asks Bertram to bring to the attention of Andrew Carnegie the letter he sent to Carnegie dated October 27th concerning property for the proposed Homewood Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
The world of Andrew Carnegie: 1865-1901
The world of Andrew Carnegie: 1865-1901
Industrial policy -- United States -- History, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, United States -- Economic conditions
A biography of Andrew Carnegie.
(Your Excellencies, and people of British Guiana)
(Your Excellencies, and people of British Guiana)
Georgetown (Guyana), Cost and standard of living, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy, Imperialism
Bertram's address here covers a variety of subjects from the concept of a standard of living, to Empire, and Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy.
(… to ..., July 31, 1902)
(… to ..., July 31, 1902)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Libraries
This unknown author writes to an unknown recipient about a Mr. Gowans and Mr. Gray and their intention to send Andrew Carnegie a document entitled the Complete Library.