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Book containing burgess ticket and official handbook, bound in vellum, leather case, freedom of Sunderland, England, 13th October, 1909
Book containing burgess ticket and official handbook, bound in vellum, leather case, freedom of Sunderland, England, 13th October, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sunderland (Tyne and Wear, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Port and County Borough of Sunderland--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--Sunderland (Tyne and Wear)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Sunderland (Tyne and Wear)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--England--Sunderland (Tyne and Wear)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sunderland (Tyne and Wear, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Sunderland (Tyne and Wear, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a leather case shaped like a book that contains the freedom of Sunderland, England and an official handbook entitled, The port and County Borough of Sunderland given to Andrew Carnegie by the County Borough of Sunderland "in recognition of his generous gift to Sutherland for the establishment of branch libraries therein". The freedom of Sutherland is pictured attached to the open left side of the case and the official handbook is displayed leaning against the open right side of the case. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Book of views, Carnegie libraries in Dundee, presented on opening of the Central Reading Rooms, 12th September 1911
Book of views, Carnegie libraries in Dundee, presented on opening of the Central Reading Rooms, 12th September 1911
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (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--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Reading rooms--Scotland--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the first page of a bound collection of views of the Carnegie libraries of Dundee, Scotland, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of the donation of funds for the construction of library buildings. Caption title.; "1st page."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Book of views, Eccles public library, opened 19th October 1907
Book of views, Eccles public library, opened 19th October 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Public Library (Eccles, Manchester, England)--Pictorial works., Carnegie Public Library (Eccles, Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Manchester--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Manchester--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Manchester--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Manchester--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Eccles (Manchester, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the initial facing pages of a bound volume of views of the Carnegie Public Library of the Borough of Eccles, Manchester, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of funds for the construction of a library building. The recto features a photograph of the library. The facing page features a portait of Andrew Carnegie. Caption title.; "1st and 2nd pages."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bottom of lead box formed of the Corporation's medal, in lead, contained in silver casket presented by Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London
Bottom of lead box formed of the Corporation's medal, in lead, contained in silver casket presented by Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Plumbers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Science--Study and teaching--Endowments--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Technical education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbing industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Medals--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (bottom view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London, which holds a burgess ticket praising Carnegie for his benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. The bottom of the box features the medal of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Bound address of thanks and photographs for library building from the Trustees and Faculty, Juniata College
Bound address of thanks and photographs for library building from the Trustees and Faculty, Juniata College
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Juniata College (Huntingdon, Pa.)--Benefactors--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Juniata College (Huntingdon, Pa.)--Endowments--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--Pennsylvania--Huntingdon--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Huntingdon--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic libraries--Pennsylvania--Huntingdon--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., College buildings--Pennsylvania--Huntingdon--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Huntingdon (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Huntingdon (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the first page of a bound document by the Trustees and Faculty of Juniata College addressed to Andrew Carngie expressing thanks for the donation of a library building. Caption title.; "1st page."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bound address of welcome and thanks presented at opening of public library, City of Ottawa, Canada-- 30th April, 1906
Bound address of welcome and thanks presented at opening of public library, City of Ottawa, Canada-- 30th April, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ottawa (Ont.)--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--Ontario--Ottawa--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ontario--Ottawa--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ontario--Ottawa--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ottawa (Ont.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Ottawa (Ont.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Ottawa (Ont.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a bound address issued by the City of Ottawa, Ontario, welcoming Andrew Carnegie on the occasion of the opening of the new public library and thanking him for the donation enabling the construction of the building, an exterior view of which is featured in a vignette within the ornamentation surrounding the text. Caption title.; On 2 cardboard mounts: 36 x 26 cm
Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from New York University
Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from New York University
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University. Senate--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University--Benefactors--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the first page of a handwritten document from the Senate of New York University presenting a statement in honor of Carnegie's eightieth birthday. The document expresses appreciation for Andrew Carnegie's "varied and distinguished services to higher education" and thanks him for his "helpful" benefactions to New York University. Includes decorative initials. Caption title.; "1st page."; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from New York University
Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from New York University
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University. Senate--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University--Benefactors--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York University--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the second page of a handwritten document from the Senate of New York University presenting a statement in honor of Carnegie's eightieth birthday. The document expresses appreciation for Andrew Carnegie's "varied and distinguished services to higher education" and thanks him for his "helpful" benefactions to New York University. Carnegie is congratulated and wished "long-continued health and happiness". The document has a decorative border, a seal and is signed by the president, secretary and committee members. Caption title.; "2nd page."; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from the six great institutions established by Mr. Carnegie
Bound congratulations on eightieth birthday, 25th November, 1915, from the six great institutions established by Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institution of Washington--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Corporation of New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Research institutes--Washington (D.C.)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Research--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education, Higher--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., College teachers--Pensions--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rescues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Research--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--New York (State)--New York--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Washington (D.C.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Princeton (N.J.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an illuminated document from the six institutions founded by Andrew Carnegie including the: Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Carnegie Corporation of New York, presenting their congratulations and good wishes on the occasion of Carnegie's eightieth birthday. The document includes signatures. Caption title.; "P-5971."; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Bound memorial resolution on the death of Mr. Carnegie from the Engineers' Club of New York
Bound memorial resolution on the death of Mr. Carnegie from the Engineers' Club of New York
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Engineers Club of New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Memorials--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a three-page illuminated manuscript containing a bound memorial resolution by the Engineers' Club of New York on the death of Andrew Carnegie, a benefactor and honorary member of the Club. Caption title.; On 3 cardboard mounts: 34 x 26 cm.-35 x 26 cm
Bound resolution of gratitude for library from Board of Trustees of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa-- 11th February, 1908
Bound resolution of gratitude for library from Board of Trustees of Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa-- 11th February, 1908
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Drake University--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Drake University--Benefactors--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--Iowa--Des Moines--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Des Moines (Iowa)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Des Moines (Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the first page of a document by the Board of Trustees of Drake University thanking Andrew Carnegie for the donation of a library building. Caption title.; "1st page."; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Bound resolution of thanks and appreciation from Board of Trustees of Perkiomen Seminary, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, 6th November, 1913.
Bound resolution of thanks and appreciation from Board of Trustees of Perkiomen Seminary, Pennsburg, Pennsylvania, 6th November, 1913.
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkiomen Seminary. Board of Trustees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkiomen Seminary--Buidlings--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkiomen Seminary--Benefactors--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkiomen Seminary--Endowments--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--Pennsylvania--Pennsburg--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Private schools--Pennsylvania--Pennsburg--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., School libraries--Pennsylvania--Pennsburg--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pennsburg--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., School buildings--Pennsylvania--Pennsburg--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkiomen (Pa. : Township)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perkiomen (Pa. : Township)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the 1st page of a handwritten document by the Board of Trustees of Perkiomen Seminary, dated November 6th, 1913, thanking Andrew Carnegie. Included in the document are decorative lettering and a minor illustration. This document of thanks was probably written for Andrew Carnegie's donation of a library in 1913 to the Perkiomen Seminary. Caption title.; "1st page."; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Bound resolution of thanks for establishing Andrew Carnegie Relief Fund from the employees of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company-- enclosed are similar resolutions from Continental Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and Marguerite works, Continental and South Wes
Bound resolution of thanks for establishing Andrew Carnegie Relief Fund from the employees of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company-- enclosed are similar resolutions from Continental Nos. 1, 2, and 3, and Marguerite works, Continental and South West Connellsville Coke Co. 7th May 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Andrew Carnegie Relief Fund--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Continental Coke Company. Marguerite Works--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Coke plants--Pennsylvania--Unity (Township)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Railroad companies--Pennsylvania--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Railroad companies--Ohio--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Unity (Pa. : Township)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a pair of documents (a resolution by the Continental Coke Company, Marguerite Works, and a letter on behalf of the employees of the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Company) containing statements thanking Andrew Carnegie for the creation of the Andrew Carnegie Relief Fund, which provided assistance to disabled workers and the widows and orphans of workers. Caption title.; "3rd page."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bound resolution of thanks for gift for books for Club Library from New York Caledonian Club, 22nd November, 1899
Bound resolution of thanks for gift for books for Club Library from New York Caledonian Club, 22nd November, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Caledonian Club--Endowments--Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a handwritten document of the New York Caledonian Club from its regular meeting, dated November 22nd, 1899. The document expresses gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for a donation which enabled the Club to purchase books for its library. Includes illustrations, signatures and a seal. Caption title.; On six cardboard mounts: 26 x 35 cm
Bound resolutions of acceptance and thanks for public library from Town of Berkeley, California, 9th March, 1903
Bound resolutions of acceptance and thanks for public library from Town of Berkeley, California, 9th March, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Shattuck, Rosa M.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Berkeley Public Library--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Berkeley (Calif.)--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--California--Berkeley--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--California--Berkeley--Endowments--Pictorial works., Berkeley (Calif.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Berkeley (Calif.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs comprising the first two pages of a document issued by the Town of Berkeley, California. The first page of the document indicates resolutions of thanks to Andrew Carnegie and Rosa M. Shattuck. The second page bears Resolution No. 988 A, acknowledging Andrew Carnegie's gift of $40,000 for the construction of a library building and the guarantee of $4,000 per year for the maintenance of a free public library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Box containing address of thanks, for £8000 for a branch library building, from the Council of the City of Liverpool, 5th September, 1906
Box containing address of thanks, for £8000 for a branch library building, from the Council of the City of Liverpool, 5th September, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England). City Council--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--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Liverpool--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Scrolls--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket containing a scroll. A metal plate on the casket features the letter A superimposed of the letter C. The scrolled document is a resolution by the Council of the City of Liverpool, England, thanking Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £8,000 for the construction of a branch library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bronze, gold and silver medals, Carnegie Hero Fund for France
Bronze, gold and silver medals, Carnegie Hero Fund for France
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Fondation Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--France--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--France--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of medals in bronze, gold and silver, showing both sides of each medal issued by Fondation Carnegie, the French equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. One side on each of the medals features the portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscriptions "Fondation Carnegie, 1909" and "Liberalite d'un citoyen Americain pour recompenser les actes de courage accomplis en France." The other side of each of the medals shows an angel placing a crown of laurels on the head of a genuflecting male figure and bears the inscriptions "Aux heros de la civilisation" and "Andrew Carnegie, 1909." On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Bronze medal, Carnegie Hero Fund, 1909
Bronze medal, Carnegie Hero Fund, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rescues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Medals--Pictorial works., Rescues--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works.
Two photographs presenting the front and reverse sides of the bronze medal of the Carnegie Hero Fund for 1909. Inscribed on the front side: "Presented by the Trustees of the Carnegie Hero Fund, for heroic endeavour to save human life, 1909." Inscribed on the reverse side: "He serves God best who most nobly serves humanity." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bronze medallion cast from the portrait by Mr. G.W. de Saulles, for the medal of the Iron and Steel Institute
Bronze medallion cast from the portrait by Mr. G.W. de Saulles, for the medal of the Iron and Steel Institute
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., De Saulles, George William--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Iron and Steel Institute--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Engravers--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the medal of the Iron and Steel Institute (London, England) featuring the portrait of Andrew Carnegie by George William De Saulles, an engraver of the Royal Mint. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Bronze statuette of Thomas Jefferson presented to Mr. Carnegie by the Alumni of the University of Virginia
Bronze statuette of Thomas Jefferson presented to Mr. Carnegie by the Alumni of the University of Virginia
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826--Statues--Pictorial works., University of Virginia. Alumni--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Virginia--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Statues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a statuette of Thomas Jefferson presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Alumni of the University of Virginia. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm