Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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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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(A.A. Hamerschlag to J.A. Poynton, May 4, 1914)

Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton--Correspondence, Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Margaret Morrison Carnegie College (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

A typescript letter (marked ""copy"") from Arthur Arton Hamerschlag to John A. Poynton. Hamerschlag expresses his desire to own all of the property abutting the Carnegie Institute of Technology but explains he has no money to do so. He mentions that he tried to explain this to Andrew Carnegie.

(A.C. to Mr. (Mc)Conway, March 9, 1910)

Andrew Carnegie writes to William McConway(?).

(Ada M. Skinner to Frank P. Hill, August 6, 1935)

Bertram, James, 1872-1934

Skinner gives a vague sketch of Mr. Bertram and informs Hill that she was much better acquainted with Mrs. Bertram and her daughter.

Address by Andrew Carnegie; at the presentation of Princeton Lake, December 5, 1906

Princeton University

Carnegie's speech on the occasion of his presentation of a lake to Princeton University. Carnegie touches on a variety of subjects from the history of Princeton University, its stature as the "University (loyal) to the American cause", and athletics in general.

Address by Andrew Carnegie upon the occasion of the presentation of the Carnegie Institute to the people of Pittsburgh

Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Music Hall, Carnegie Institute

Carnegie's address on November 5th, 1895 to the people of Pittsburgh upon the occasion of the presentation of the Carnegie Institute.

(Address by C.E. Wilson, acting president of General Motors Corporation, at a banquet under the auspices of the Pittsburgh Men's Clan of the Alumni Federation of Carnegie Institute of Technology at Hotel Schenley, Pittsburgh, PA)

Industrial priorities -- United States

C.E. Wilson, then acting president of General Motors (GM), speaks on the subject of the United States' defense material program. He outlines seven "unknown factors in the country's defense material program" and attempts to speak about them.

Address by the working men of the City of Dunfermline, 27th July, 1881

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Dunfermline, 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--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Dunfermline--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of an address by "the working men of Dunfermline" expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for the gifts of public baths and a free library, issued on the occasion of the laying of the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Address from New York Methodist Preachers endorsing endowment for international peace

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Methodist Preachers. Meeting--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document from the New York Methodist Preachers Meeting commending and endorsing Andrew Carnegie's endowment for international peace. Includes decorative initial and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

(Address given by Dr. Frederick P. Keppel, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, at the unveiling of the Hamerschlag Memorial at the Carnegie Day exercises, November 27, 1928)

Hamerschlag, Arthur A., Carnegie Institute of Technology

Keppel, president of the Carnegie Corporation of New York honors his friend Arthur Hamerschlag, and discuses Hamerschlag's contributions to the Carnegie Institute of Technology.

Address in black leather case on behalf of the Scottish National Song Society to their honorary president

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Titles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish National Song Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Folk songs, Scots--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Folk music--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music--Societies, etc.--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of an ornamented address by the Scottish National Song Society thanking Andrew Carnegie for lending his name to the organization as their honorary president. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm

Address of appreciation accompanying presentation of a medallion from the Scots' Charitable Society, Boston, Massachusetts

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scots' Charitable Society (Boston, Mass.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Charities--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--Charities--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Boston (Mass.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document from the Scots' Charitable Society of Boston, given to Andrew Carnegie, an honorary member of the Society, during the year of their 250th anniversary celebration. The address accompanies a presentation of a medal to him and thanks him for his donations and interest in the Society. Included is praise for his humanitarianism, philanthropy and involvement in promoting education and peace The Society then expresses their pride in him as a "Scotsman." It is signed by Alexander McGregor, President. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Address of appreciation, Dunfermline Choral and Orchestral Societies, 23rd September 1887

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline Choral Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline Orchestral Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music patrons--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music--Scotland--Dunfermline--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Choral societies--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a letter undersigned by the officers of the Dunfermline Choral Society and the Dunfermline Orchestral Society expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for monetary contributions. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Address of appreciation from the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Pennsylvania

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young Men's Institute of Homestead (Pa.). Committee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young Men's Institute of Homestead (Pa.)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young men--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Societies and clubs--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teenage boys--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Societies and clubs--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young men--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Conduct of life--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teenage boys--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Conduct of life--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young men--Religious life--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teenage boys--Religious life--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Homestead (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document by the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Pennsylvania to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his generous gifts to the Institute. Included in the photograph is a decorative ribbon, seal and signatures of the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Committee. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Address of appreciation, in roll, from the Urban District of Wood Green, England, for the increase from £8000 to £8569, in gift for free public library, 29th July, 1908

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Woods Green (London, England). Urban District Council. Meeting (1908)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wood Green (London, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wood Green (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a handwritten document given to Andrew Carnegie from the Urban Distict of Wood Green, England expressing gratitude for his provision of a free public library. This document was approved at a meeting of the Wood Green Urban District Council held on April 29th, 1908. Includes decorative lettering, signatures and a seal. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

Address of appreciation presented by Lord Bryce and Sir Swire Smith on the occasion of presenting the bust of Mr. Carnegie by Sir W.G. John, to the Peace Palace at The Hague

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Statues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., John, William Goscombe, Sir, 1860-1952--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Permanent Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Vredespaleis (Hague, Netherlands)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbitration, International--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courthouses--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Busts--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Memorials--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hague (Netherlands)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hague (Netherlands)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of an ornamented document bearing an address by Sir Swire Smith and Sir James Bryce to Andrew Carnegie on the occasion of the inauguration of the Palace of Peace, the new home of the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague, the building of which Carnegie had funded. The address mentions the inclusion of a bust of Carnegie as a memorial to his generosity in the cause of international peace. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm

Address of appreciation, the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America for the foundation of the Church Peace Union, February 14th, 1914

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Church Peace Union--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Religious aspects--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Religious institutions--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of a document issued by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America thanking Andrew Carnegie for a donation enabling the creation of the Church Peace Union. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

(Address of J.H. Kindelberger, president of North American Aviation, Inc., Inglewood, California, on "Aviation and national defense," at the Carnegie Day dinner, November 25, 1941)

United States -- Military readiness, Air power, Aerospace industries, Defense industries

James Howard Kindelberger speaks on the subject of aviation and national defense. Mr. Kindelberger discusses some of the difficulties associated with a marked increase in airplane production.

Address of Mr. Andrew Carnegie delivered at a banquet given in his honor by the Chamber of Commerce of San Francisco

Peace-Building, Arbitration, International, Industries -- United States, Peace

Carnegie speaks on the subjects of greatest interest to him: peace, arbitration, industry, and a host of other topics.

Address of thanks for free library building from Runcorn, England-- February, 1907

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Runcorn (England). Library Committee--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--Runcorn--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Runcorn--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Runcorn (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Runcorn (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of an address issued by the Library Committee of the Urban District Council of Runcorn, England, to Andrew Carnegie, expressing appreciation for the funding of a new library building. The text indicates that a number of photographs of the building were to have accompanied the address. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm

Address of thanks for free library, from Maxwelltown, Scotland, 13th October 1899

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, 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--Dumfries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dumfries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.

A photograph of an ornamented address from the Burgh of Maxwelltown, Scotland, thanking Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £10,000 to the Burghs of Maxwelltown and Dumfries for the construction of a library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm

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