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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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(Ernest A. Savage to Frank P. Hill, October 16, 1935)
(Ernest A. Savage to Frank P. Hill, October 16, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Savage informs Hill that he cannot find any more information about James Bertram. He references a letter that he received from George Stuart of the Edinburgh Merchant Company.
(F.K.W. Drury to Frank P. Hill, August 12, 1935)
(F.K.W. Drury to Frank P. Hill, August 12, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Drury of the Carnegie Library of Nashville suggests that Hill contact the former librarian, Mary Hannah Johnson (aka Mrs. P.P. Claxton), for more "reminiscences" of James Bertram.
(Forrest B. Spaulding to Frank P. Hill, September 11, 1935)
(Forrest B. Spaulding to Frank P. Hill, September 11, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Brett, William Howard, 1846-1918, Carnegie libraries
Spaulding writes a letter, and attaches a separate sheet in which he describes his interactions with James Bertram, and William Brett, from the Cleveland Public Library.
(Frances A. McCrone to Frank P. Hill, August 25, 1935)
(Frances A. McCrone to Frank P. Hill, August 25, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Frances McCrone attempts to assist Hill in his writing of a sketch of the life of James Bertram.
(Frank Hellmann to Frank P. Hill, August 05, 1935)
(Frank Hellmann to Frank P. Hill, August 05, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Hellmann explains his connection to Bertram, through his employer in South Africa, Thomas H. Leggett. Bertram was also under the employ of Leggett as chief clerk.
(Frank Hellmann to Frank P. Hill, August 14, 1935)
(Frank Hellmann to Frank P. Hill, August 14, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Hellmann apologizes for his lack of knowledge with regard to Mr. Bertram's activities in South Africa.
(Frank P. Hill to Janet Ewing Bertram, November 6, 1937)
(Frank P. Hill to Janet Ewing Bertram, November 6, 1937)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Hill refers to his experience in writing a sketch of the life of James Bertram. He writes in kind terms of a hospital visit that Mrs. Bertram paid him.
((Frederick Keppel) to Carleton Stanley, October 30, 1934)
((Frederick Keppel) to Carleton Stanley, October 30, 1934)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Poynton, John A.
Keppel thanks Stanley for his kind letter "relative to the recent death of two of our trustees (Bertram and Poynton)".
((Frederick Keppel) to John L. Porter, October 29, 1934)
((Frederick Keppel) to John L. Porter, October 29, 1934)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Poynton, John A.
Keppel informs Porter that John A. Poynton was unmarried, and says that he'll "convey your message of sympathy to Mrs. Bertram".
(Frederick Keppel to To Whom It May Concern, February 21, 1930)
(Frederick Keppel to To Whom It May Concern, February 21, 1930)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Frederick Keppel, has written this form letter, as an official means for James Bertram to present himself.
(Frederick Keppel to To Whom It May Concern, July 2, 1929)
(Frederick Keppel to To Whom It May Concern, July 2, 1929)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
President of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, Frederick Keppel, has written this form letter, as an official means for James Bertram to present himself to the authorities at the Canadian border.
(Frederick P. Keppel to Janet Ewing Bertram, February 5, 1935)
(Frederick P. Keppel to Janet Ewing Bertram, February 5, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Keppel asks that Mrs. Bertram look at a Memorial (book) to James Bertram and make comments. He also thanks her for her invitation to her home in New Rochelle, New York.
(George B. Utley to Frank P. Hill, September 27, 1935)
(George B. Utley to Frank P. Hill, September 27, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie libraries
Utley writes at some length about Mr. James Bertram's irritation in the matter of certain communities failing to uphold their Carnegie contracts for the maintenance of their local libraries.
(George Foster Peabody to Frank P. Hill, March 11, 1935)
(George Foster Peabody to Frank P. Hill, March 11, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Peabody explains that he did not know Bertram very well, but in "(his) acquaintance with Mr. Carnegie, (he) saw more or less of (Bertram)".
(George Hill Evans to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
(George Hill Evans to Frank P. Hill, August 7, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Evans describes an interaction between a Dr. Durell, President of the Board of the Public Library of the City of Somerville, and James Bertram, as a means for illustrating Bertram's reserved nature.
(George J. Trueman to Robt M. Lester, October 25, 1934)
(George J. Trueman to Robt M. Lester, October 25, 1934)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
G.J. Trueman expresses his shock on hearing of James Bertram's death, and sends his sympathies.
(George Stuart to Ernest A. Savage, October 14, 1935 (copy))
(George Stuart to Ernest A. Savage, October 14, 1935 (copy))
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Stuart of the Edinburgh Merchant Company writes about Bertram's enrollment at Daniel Stewart's College.
(George W. Fuller to Frank P. Hill, August 10, 1935)
(George W. Fuller to Frank P. Hill, August 10, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Fuller writes in somewhat flippant terms about his acquaintance with James Bertram.
(G.H. Wilson to Andrew Carnegie, August 2, 1901)
(G.H. Wilson to Andrew Carnegie, August 2, 1901)
Wilson, G. H. (George Henry), 1854-1908--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Orchestra--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Concerts--New York (State)--New York, Railroad travel--Pennsylvania, Railroad travel--New York (State), Railroads--Fares, Pennsylvania Railroad, Frew, William Nimick, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from George Henry Wilson to Andrew Carnegie regarding the increased costs of railroad travel for two concerts that will be given by the Pittsburgh Orchestra in New York City for the next season. Mr. William Frew wants Mr. Wilson to explain to Mr. Carnegie about the increase in fares from the Pennsylvania Railroad in Philadelphia. Both Wilson and Frew believe that the concerts over the past two years, performed in New York City, have given the Orchestra ""such prestige before the country at large."" He concludes the letter by writing he is grateful for the letter from Mr. Bertram dated June 15th. On The Pittsburgh Orchestra stationary. Includes signature of G.H. Wilson, a penciled/number and a penciled doodle.
(Gratia A. Countryman to Frank P. Hill, August 10, 1935)
(Gratia A. Countryman to Frank P. Hill, August 10, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Countryman states that she cannot really comment on the character of James Bertram, because her contact was limited to business letters alone.