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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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(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 13, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 13, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Carnegie Institute, Music-halls--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Music
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding the close of the Pittsburgh Orchestra's fifth season and the need of a foyer for Carnegie Institute's music hall.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1898)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1898)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Lawrenceville Branch, Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Branch libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning the opening of the Lawrenceville Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew mentions that enclosed with the letter is a copy of his remarks from the dedication.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 10, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 10, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Spang, Norman, 1843-1922, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Technical institutes--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th centuryExhibitions
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie concerning several items. Frew states that in a meeting of the Board of Trustees, a report was presented by the Plan and Scope Committee (for the new Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools). Frew explains that he has enclosed clippings related to this subject (clippings not included). Next Frew explains that he has talked to Dr. Holland and Mr. Anderson in regards to a collection that a Mr. Norman Spang has. Finally he states that over six hundred pictures have been entered for the exhibition (presumably the Carnegie International). On Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute letterhead
(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 Andrew Carnegie, October 2, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 2, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Cleveland, Frances Folsom, 1864-1947, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th centuryExhibitions
A typescript letter from William N. Frew, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie inviting Mr. Carnegie and Mrs. Carnegie to the Founder's Day celebration. He mentions that Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cleveland will be there and Mr. Cleveland will be giving a speech at the celebration. He continues by discussing the ""exhibition"" (presumably the Carnegie International) and mentions Robert W. Allan's participation in the exhibition. Frew reminds Carnegie that he bought one of Mr. Allan's pictures ""All hands on Deck"" last year.
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, December 17, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, December 17, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Music Hall, Organ (Musical instrument), Organists--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Music
A typescript letter (signed) from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram. Frew attempts to persuade Bertram to forward letters sent by Charles Heinroth (and are presumably in Bertram's custody) to Andrew Carnegie. The letters pertain to the need for a new organ at the Carnegie Music Hall. On letterhead of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees.
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, January 11, 1906)
(W.N. Frew to James Bertram, January 11, 1906)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Military museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Grand Army of the Republic. Thomas Espey Post no. 153, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to James Bertram concerning a letter and newspaper clipping forwarded by the latter to Samuel Harden Church, describing a contract between the trustees of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Grand Army Post of the Republic, Thomas Espey Post no. 153, for a military museum. Frew states that no contract was executed or even suggested, as the trustees have no right to enter into such a contract. Furthermore, Frew asks Bertram to note that the Board of Trustees, of which Church is an officer, has nothing to do with apportioning of space in the library.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 7, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Letter dated January 7, 1908 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie, in response to Frew's letter postmarked December 31st, mentioning that his generous contribution will be used to assist in the maintenance of the Carnegie Institute. Frew also tells Carnegie that members of the Councils, the Mayor and Heads of Department will be coming to the Library Building for a meeting that he would like to make an annual event.
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Mr. Carnegie, January 8, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Guthrie, George W., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance
A letter dated January 8, 1907 from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie commenting on enclosed clippings and noting that Mr. Guthrie will not be unanimously supported in the stand he has taken.