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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 William N. Frew, December 10, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 10, 1896)
Carnegie Institute, Carnegie International, Carnegie International -- Press coverage, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924
Andrew Carnegie writes to Frew about his disappointment with John W. Beatty's management of the Carnegie International art competition in more tempered terms. Frew presumably allayed some of Carnegie's earlier dissatisfaction expressed in correspondence from December 5, 1896.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 5, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 5, 1896)
Carnegie Institute, Carnegie International, Carnegie International -- Press coverage, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924
Carnegie writes to Frew about his dissatisfaction with John W. Beatty's management abilities with regard to the art competition (Carnegie International) at the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie cites what he deems to be insufficient press coverage, and the focus on non-American art as the primary failures of Beatty.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, January 1, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, January 1, 1897)
Contests -- United States, Carnegie Institute, Writing -- Competitions -- United States, Youths' writings, Teenagers' writings, American
Andrew Carnegie writes to W.N. Frew about his pleasure on hearing of Whiteheads report on the Carnegie Institute Prizes (Prize Essay Contest?). Carnegie requests a copy of Bishop Whiteheads report, and copies of some of the essays.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, July 16, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, July 16, 1896)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States
In this letter to William Frew, Andrew Carnegie writes about the City of Pittsburghs potential failure to uphold its agreement to financially sustain the Carnegie Library and Institute through local appropriation.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 12, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 12, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Tuthill, William Burnet, 1855-1929, Music-halls -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Auditoriums -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie writes to William N. Frew, and expresses his delight on learning of Frews time with John Charles Van Dyke. Carnegie mentions William Tuthills (designer of Carnegie Hall in New York City) exorbitant fee for examining the plans for Pittsburghs Carnegie Music Hall, and expresses his desire that the matter be laid to rest. In the final section of his letter, Carnegie suggests a date of November 6 (1895) for the opening exercises in connection with the Carnegie Library/Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Andrew Carnegie informs William Frew that he is authorized to expend up to $10,000 for (artistic) casts for the Carnegie Institute opening exhibitions. Carnegie goes on tell Frew of his plans to ask the Commission for $50,000 per year for the Gallery and Museum.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, May 10, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, May 10, 1897)
Carnegie Institute, Art -- Collectors and collecting -- United States, Art -- Economic aspects -- United States, Public art -- Economic aspects -- United States
Andrew Carnegie discusses the subject of Carnegie Institute committee members making decisions regarding the purchase of artwork.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, May 21, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, May 21, 1897)
Carnegie Institute, Art -- Collectors and collecting -- United States, Art -- Economic aspects -- United States, Public art -- Economic aspects -- United States
Andrew Carnegie writes to William Frew about the selection and purchase of artwork for the Carnegie International (Annual Exhibition) and Carnegie Institute. Carnegie states that the committee responsible for making selections might not be the most qualified nor the most discriminating. Carnegie regrets the excessive selection of European Barbizon painters over American artists.
(Andrew Carnegie to (William N. Frew), May 29, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to (William N. Frew), May 29, 1896)
Bronze sculpture, Italian, Carnegie Institute, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
Carnegie informs Frew that he has ordered a duplicate set of Neapolitan Bronzes much like those created for the Metropolitan Museum of Art of New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 11, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 11, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie suggests that it would be well to arrange for the revision of remarks, and the eventual printing of the words of speakers given during the opening exercises and the dedication of the Carnegie Institute and Library, November 1895.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 20, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 20, 1897)
McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Founder's Day, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie writes to Frew about the success of President William McKinleys visit to the Founders Day celebration at the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie wonders how the organization might find an equally impressive visitor for future events. Finally, Carnegie briefly discusses the finances of some of the units of the Carnegie Library and Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, United States. President
Carnegie writes a rather unintelligible telegram to William Frew, potentially regarding the attendance of the President of the United States at the opening ceremony for the Carnegie Institute and Library. ''No give president up.''
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1897)
Founders' Day commemorations, Carnegie Institute
William Frew writes to inform Carnegie that his presence has been formally requested, November 3, 1897, in Pittsburgh, for the Founder's Day celebration at the Carnegie Library and Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1897)
Founders' Day commemorations, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie writes to express his appreciation on learning of the formal request of his presence in Pittsburgh, for the Founder's Day celebration at the Carnegie Library and Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 18, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 18, 1897)
McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Founder's Day, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie reiterates his opinion that he should not attend the Founders Day (1897) celebration at the Carnegie Institute due to President William McKinleys attendance. Carnegie goes on to inform Frew of the gift of two paintings, portraits of William Pitt and Edmund Burke. Carnegie references an unidentified address that was originally enclosed with this correspondence.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 27, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 27, 1897)
Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute, Art -- Collectors and collecting -- United States, Art -- Economic aspects -- United States, Public art -- Economic aspects -- United States
Andrew Carnegie informs Frew that the Fine Arts Committee at the Carnegie Institute has ten thousand dollars at its disposal for the purchase of artwork from pieces exhibited during that years Carnegie International (1897 Annual Exhibition). Carnegie states that he believes beauty should be considered over technique.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 29, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 29, 1896)
Carnegie Institute
Carnegie informs Frew that he would prefer not to hold a banquet, but would be amenable to any arrangement if it would be likely to strengthen interest in the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 31, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 31, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie asks that William Frew send him a list of the gifts sent in connection with the opening of the Carnegie Institute and Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, September 17, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, September 17, 1897)
Founder's Day, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie International, Art -- Competitions -- United States
Carnegie expresses his opinion on the subject of monetary prizes for the Carnegie International competition (Annual Exhibition). Carnegie goes on to speak of a $4500 gift to the Institute, and expresses his regret with regard to his inability to attend the Founders Day celebration at the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew)
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew concerning Carnegie Institute business, with references to Samuel Harden Church and William Jacob Holland.