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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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(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1908)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 11, 1908)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Downes, William Howe, 1854-1941, Art, Modern--Exhibitions, Boston evening transcript (Boston, Mass. : 1872), Art critics, Millet, Frank D., Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, American Academy in Rome, Art
A typescript letter (signed) from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie concerning comments made by William Howe Downes, art critic for the Boston evening transcript, about ""the exhibition in and around Pittsburgh,"" based upon which Beatty believes it is ""up to our standard."" In a postscript, Beatty states that the bust of John Paul Jones ""came on Saturday from Mr. Millet."" On letterhead of the Carnegie Institute.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 14, 1912)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 14, 1912)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Art
A typescript letter with a handwritten postscript from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie praising the annual art exhibition at the Carnegie Institute and the many individuals involved in the enterprise. On letterhead of the Carnegie Institute.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 19, 1900)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 19, 1900)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1900--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A typescript letter on Carnegie Institute letterhead from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie. The letter was to accompany a copy of the Institute's ""invitation for 1900.""
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 7, 1912)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, May 7, 1912)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Museum exhibits, Art
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie concerning newspaper articles on the international art exhibition held in conjunction with the Carnegie Institute's Founder's Day. On Carnegie Institute letterhead.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, November 11, 1903)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, November 11, 1903)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions
Typescript letter (carbon copy). John Beatty reports that the annual art exhibition at Carnegie Institute is successful and well attended. He is sending a catalog.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, November 30, 1914)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, November 30, 1914)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Vonnoh, Robert William, 1858-1933, Painters--United States, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts--Exhibitions, Art, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Exhibitions, Carnegie Institute, Ranger, Henry Ward, 1858-1916
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie concerning Mr. Robert Vonnoh's opinion of the Carnegie Institute, Dept. of Fine Arts' permanent collection of paintings and Vonnoh's current exhibition at the Carnegie Institute. Beatty writes that he is enclosing a copy of a letter he received from Vonnoh, presumably dated November 20, 1914, and notes that Vonnoh is a painter in ""high standing"" and his opinion is valuable. He also notes that American landscape painter, H.W. Ranger, presumably Henry Ward Ranger, also express a similar opinion of the Institute. Includes penciled shorthand near top of letter. Marked ""Signed for the Director in his absence"".
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, November 6, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, November 6, 1911)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Art, American--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--20th century--Exhibitions, Philanthropists--United States, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals, Medals--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Shaw, George E., Carnegie Institute, Carnegie International, Art--Competitions, Art--Awards
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie concerning art awards to be given to artists at the Associated Artists exhibition in Pittsburgh, Pa. This exhibition showcases local artists work and after conferring with George Shaw, Chairman of the Fine Arts Committee, Beatty suggests that an award for money instead of medals would be more appropriate. He suggests that prizes of $300, $200 and $100 could be given each year to Pittsburgh painters under the age of thirty-five and the prizes could be selected by jury/representatives of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. To call the awards ""Carnegie Prizes"" would be confusing to the public and contributors of the Carnegie Institute's international exhibition. Beatty concludes the letter by stating that it is too late to offer prizes for the current year but hopes to talk to Carnegie in person about it soon.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, September 21, 1901)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, September 21, 1901)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie International, Art, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie concerning an unknown artist who painted a work entitled ""Mother and Daughter"", that hangs ""over the mantle in the hall"". This artist plans a visit, presumably to the upcoming Carnegie International of 1901. Mr. Beatty states that thirty percent more paintings have been entered compared to a year ago. On Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa. letterhead.
(John W. Beatty to Col. S.H. Church, December 16, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Col. S.H. Church, December 16, 1911)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Brashear, John A. (John Alfred), 1840-1920, Frew, William Nimick, McConway, William, Scaife, W. Lucien (William Lucien), Macbeth, George A., Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Shaw, George E., Church, Samuel Harden
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church regarding members of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees who ""called to see the portrait"", presumably a portrait painted of Andrew Carnegie by Anders Zorn. The members who viewed the portrait included: John A. Brashear, William N. Frew, William McConway, W. Lucien Scaife, and George A. Macbeth. Macbeth brought his daughter with him and Brashear brought Arthur A. Hamerschlag with him to view the portrait. At end of the letter there is a notation in ink that states Shaw and Church ""also saw it"".
(John W. Beatty to Col. S.H. Church, May 22, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Col. S.H. Church, May 22, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
Western Union telegram from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church presumably concerning an interview with Mr. Andrew Carnegie about a portrait Anders Zorn painted of Carnegie. In the telegram Beatty informs Church that the interview was ""satisfactory"" and he is writing to Beatty with more details.
(John W. Beatty to James Bertram, December 27, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to James Bertram, December 27, 1911)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Walton, Edward Arthur, 1860-1922, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Painters--Scotland, Portraits, Art commissions, University of St. Andrews, Walton, Edward Arthur, 1860-1922--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, New Year
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to James Bertram regarding a missing photograph that was taken of a painting of Andrew Carnegie that, presumably, Edward A. Walton painted (presumably the portrait Walton painted of Carnegie commissioned by St. Andrews University). In the letter Beatty acknowledges receiving Bertram's letter dated December 22, 1911 and the enclosed letter (not here) written by Mr. Walton. He states that he will write Mr. Walton in order to trace the photograph and he is sure it has ""been lost in transit"". Beatty closes the letter by wishing Bertram a ""Happy New Year"".
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, June 2, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, June 2, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel Harden Church concerning Beatty's visit to New York to examine a portrait of Andrew Carnegie painted by Anders Zorn. Mr. Beatty still considers the portrait ""a broadly painted and forceful picture, manifestly done in haste but lacking in the completeness of detail"". Mr. Carnegie told Beatty he had done four sitting for Zorn and that the portrait was finished. He also said that Zorn sailed the morning after the last sitting. Beatty believes that the portrait is better than the portrait they now have of Carnegie. The letter ends with Beatty stating the difficulty in ""securing a painting of him"" if he has to give long sittings. On Richard Lane stationary.
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, May 22, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, May 22, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Garber, J. A., Ranger, Henry Ward, 1858-1916, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from John W. Beatty to Col. Samuel H. Church concerning a portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. Beatty thinks the portrait ""is by far and away the best painting I have seen of Mr. Carnegie"". He does write that ""there may be some shortcomings"". Beatty writes if Church wants to make arrangements to send for the canvas he should ask ""my Mr. Garber to arrange the details. Beatty states that the picture should be insured and Beatty should ask Mr. Garber to take care of this. Beatty states that he is staying with H.W. Ranger (presumably Henry Ward Ranger) in Noauk, Connecticut. He asks Church to not let anyone photograph or publish the picture. Beatty asks Church to keep the painting boxed for now to ""protect for Copyright"". On Parker House, Boston stationary.
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, May 29, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, May 29, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, W. S. Budworth and Son, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Ranger, Henry Ward, 1858-1916, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel Harden Church in reference to a letter from Church that he received the day before. In the letter Beatty writes that he has contacted their New York agents, Budworth and Son, to wait until Beatty arrives before sending for and shipping a portrait painted of Andrew Carnegie by Anders Zorn. Beatty states that his examination of the painting was ""extremely hurried"". Mr. Beatty surmises from Church's original message that Carnegie's sittings for the portrait were stopped and that the portrait was unfinished. Mr. Carnegie has stated that the portrait was finished and Zorn sailed the morning after it was completed. Beatty told Carnegie that the painting impresses him and that Zorn was a renowned painter who has painted portraits of Grover Cleveland and current President Taft. Carnegie then told Beatty to ""tell Church it is not as bad as it might have been"". Beatty writes that he may ""take some good artist friend with me"" when he goes to New York to study the portrait. He then writes that he will write Church about it. He concludes the letter by stating that he is currently visiting Ranger (presumably Henry Ward Ranger) and ""enjoying and undisturbed rest"". On H.W. Ranger, Noank, Conn. stationary.
(John W. Beatty to S.H. Church, May 19, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to S.H. Church, May 19, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Bellevue-Stratford Hotel, Hotels--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
Postal Telegraph Cable Company telegram from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church presumably in response to a note (telegram) dated May 19, 1911 from Samuel H. Church. The telegram states that Beatty will see Andrew Carnegie and will ""do best he can"", presumably in regards to judging a portrait painted by Anders Zorn of Andrew Carnegie. He suggests that Church telegraph, presumably Andrew Carnegie and ask him to let Zorn finish the portrait of him. The telegram ends by stating Zorn (presumably) is at the Bellevue-Stratford that night.
(""P. Secretary"" to John W. Beatty, April 23, 1908)
(""P. Secretary"" to John W. Beatty, April 23, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Millet, Frank D., Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, American Academy in Rome, Art
A typescript letter (unsigned) from James Bertram to John W. Beatty. Bertram inquires of Beatty whether or not he has written to Frank D. Millet to resolve the misunderstanding surrounding the bust of John Paul Jones.
(Rebecca S. Foster to John Beatty, August 4, 1904)
(Rebecca S. Foster to John Beatty, August 4, 1904)
Foster, Rebecca S.--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Portraits, Painting--Valuation, Foster, Morrison, 1823-1904, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Family, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Acquisitions
A copy of a typescript letter from Rebecca Foster to John Beatty confirming her asking price of $1,000 for an original painting of Stephen Foster. Mrs. Foster explains that the value was suggested by her now deceased husband Morrison, Stephen Foster's brother.
(Robert Vonnoh to John W. Beatty, November 20, 1914)
(Robert Vonnoh to John W. Beatty, November 20, 1914)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Art--Exhibitions, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts--Exhibitions, Art, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Art--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Exhibitions, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Hyett, William J., 1876-1952, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Zeller, August, Vonnoh, Robert William, 1858-1933--Correspondence
A typescript copy of a letter from Robert Vonnoh to John W. Beatty concerning Vonnoh's paintings that were installed at the ""International exhibit"" held at the Carnegie Institute. Vonnoh's writes that his wife regrets not being able to be with him while he was in Pittsburgh. He states that the ""Exhibition"" of work was ""well arranged"" and Mr. Ramsey and Mr. Hyatt had everything ready for the installation of his art. Vonnoh liked the way the exhibition was set up and he ""regrets"" that Beatty wasn't there to ""give judgment on our show"" (Beatty was not well). He remarks on the ""remarkable collection"" that was brought together for the ""International exhibition"" in Pittsburgh. Vonnoh writes that he now has a ""very fine idea of what the Carnegie Institute"" is doing thanks to the information he received from Dr Hamerschlag, Mr. Zeller and Mr. Ramsey. He concludes by writing that the exhibition has developed since he was a member of one jury ten years ago.
(Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty, May 19, 1911)
(Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty, May 19, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Carnegie, Louise, Whitfield, Estelle, Franks, Thetta Quay, Bertram, James, 1872-1934
A typescript letter from Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty in regards to a portrait of Andrew Carnegie that was painted by Anders Zorn. In the letter Church refers to a telegram he sent Beatty from the train he was on May 19, 1911 in which he stated ""that the Zorn portrait of Mr. Carnegie is a total failure"". Church writes that Mr. Carnegie, Mrs. (Louise) Carnegie, Miss (Estelle) Whitfield and Mrs. (Thetta Quay) Franks all dislike the portrait. Church states that Carnegie thinks that the portrait looks like a ""beer-swilling, lounging German"" and is a ""libelous canvas"". The portrait has been placed facing inwards on a shelf in James Bertram's office. Carnegie was told by Zorn that someone would ""call for it"" but no one has done so yet. Church believes that if the portrait is that bad he thinks that ""we should reject it"" and not pay the $7,000 fee for the portrait. In his above mentioned telegram he asked Beatty to take one or two experts to look at the painting. Church writes that he has written to Carnegie to inform him that Beatty will call on him to look at the portrait. Signed Secretary. Includes a P.S. with a note that Church has asked Mr. Bruce to sign letter for him and another P.S. that he also just received Beatty's telegram presumably of May 19, 1911. He asks Beatty to send him a wire on Monday ""so that I will know what is in the air"".
(Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty, May 26, 1911)
(Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty, May 26, 1911)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Garber, J. A., Pittsburgh (Pa.), Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Samuel H. Church to John W. Beatty in reference to a letter from Beatty written on May 22, 1911. In the letter of May 22, 1911, Beatty thinks the portrait ""is by far and away the best painting I have seen of Mr. Carnegie"". He also writes that ""there may be some shortcomings"". In the letter of May 22, 1911, Beatty writes if Church wants to make arrangements to send for the canvas he should ask ""my Mr. Garber to arrange the details. Church writes that after reading Beatty's letter of May 22, 1911, he concludes that the portrait of Carnegie is not a ""hideous caricature and total failure which Mr. Carnegie esteems it to be"". Church advises not to take ownership of the painting and is concerned about spending $7,000 for the painting if it is a ""bad portrait"". Church does not want to do anything about the painting situation at present until Church and Beatty meet on the subject or unless ""Zorn does something in the meantime"". A P.S. follows with a retyping of a letter from Anders Zorn dated May 15, 1911 in which Zorn states he has done his best with Carnegie's portrait. Church ends the P.S. with stating that it looks like they are ""stuck"" with the portrait and he will make arrangements with Mr. Garber to bring the portrait here (Pittsburgh).