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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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(James Bertram to W. A. Magee, December 7, 1911)
(James Bertram to W. A. Magee, December 7, 1911)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Magee, William Anderson--Correspondence, Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Koch, Caspar P., 1872-1970, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Organists--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch. Music Hall--Organs, Organ (Musical instrument)--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Organs (musical instruments)--Conservation and restoration, Allegheny (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
A typescript letter from P. Secretary, presumably James Bertram, to William A. Magee, mayor of the City of Pittsburgh, Pa., concerning Caspar P. Koch, city organist, and the ""Allegheny Organ"". In this letter Bertram states that Carnegie asked him to reply to Magee's recent note, presumably dated, November 21, 1911, ""that he has given more than 5000 organs but has not undertaken to maintain them"". Carnegie hopes that Allegheny City will ""appreciate their music"" and ""will not allow the organ to fall into disrepair"". Mr. Carnegie states he ""could not break his rule"" to repair the organ because he would then have to cover repairs for over 5,000 organs. Signed P. Secretary. ""With Pbg (Pittsburgh?) Institute pprs (papers?)"" written in pencil at the top of the letter.
(James Bertram to William Nimick Frew, Jan. 13, 1906)
(James Bertram to William Nimick Frew, Jan. 13, 1906)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
James Bertram acknowledges his mistake in contacting Samuel Church concerning the Grand Army of the Republic matter.
(James Bertram to W.J. Holland, February 16, 1911)
(James Bertram to W.J. Holland, February 16, 1911)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916, Austria--Kings and rulers, Dinosaurs, Diplodocus
A typescript letter presumably from James Bertram to W. J. Holland, Director of Carnegie Museums, regarding a missing portrait of Emperor Francis Josef. Bertram asks Holland as he visits Vienna to ""set up the diplodocus there"", if he recollects the portrait of the Emperor and asks him if it was framed and what the size of it was. The portrait (photograph) was a gift to Andrew Carnegie. Corrections in ink.
(James Bertram to W.J. Holland, May 8, 1908)
(James Bertram to W.J. Holland, May 8, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Museum, Commercial china, Bills of lading
An addendum to James Bertram's letter of the 5th to William Jacob Holland, stating that the inventory for a shipment of chinaware for the museum has ""turned up.""
(James Bertram to Wm. N. Frew, February 26, 1904)
(James Bertram to Wm. N. Frew, February 26, 1904)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A typescript letter presumably from James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to William Frew, President of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, verifying that Frew's February 25th letter was received and forwarded to Mr. Carnegie in Florida.
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, February 4, 1908)
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, February 4, 1908)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Quill, M.F., Frank Peach and Co., Sterling Company of Pittsburg, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. East Liberty Branch., Library Buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, East Liberty (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A letter from James Bertram to William Nimick Frew referring to two accompanying items: the final portion of a notarized statement by M.F. Quill and an invoice from Frank Peach and Co., granite dealers, to Sterling Co. of Pittsburgh, listing contract for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, East Liberty Branch.
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1908)
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Guthrie, George W., Pittsburgh (Pa.). Common Council, Pittsburgh (Pa.). Select Council
A typescript letter from James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to William Nimick Frew acknowledging Carnegie's receipt of Frew's letter dated January 20, 1908 (not included). Carnegie thinks the interesting facts Frew wrote about in the letter should be ""made known in a quiet way"" to the Mayor of Pittsburgh and the City Councils.
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, January 9, 1905)
(James Bertram to W.N. Frew, January 9, 1905)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Institute--Appropriations and expenditures, Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance
A typescript letter presumably from James Bertram to William Nimick Frew, President of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The letter explains that Andrew Carnegie received his note and often notices references in newspapers about the appropriation of the City of Pittsburgh for the maintenance of the Library and the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh. The correspondent asks Mr. Frew to make it clear that the appropriation is for the Library.
(Jas. Bertram to Edward Kemeys, May 3, 1904)
(Jas. Bertram to Edward Kemeys, May 3, 1904)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Kemeys, Edward, 1843-1907--Correspondence, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from James Bertram to American sculptor Edward Kemeys confirming that President Roosevelt has contacted Andrew Carnegie on Kemeys' behalf and that Carnegie would like to meet with Kemeys in the fall when he returns to New York. The letter is accompanied by a copy of Kemeys' original letter to Roosevelt.
(J.B. to Dr. Holland, December 13, 1909)
(J.B. to Dr. Holland, December 13, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments
An initialed typescript letter presumably from James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to William Holland, Director of the Carnegie Museum, acknowledging the receipt of Holland's December 10th letter, presumably requesting additional money for next year's Fossil Fund, and informing Holland that Carnegie has directed his business secretary Robert Franks to send Holland $15,000 for the Fund in a day or two.
(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"".
(""P. Secretary"" to C.E. Theobald, Esq., April 15, 1907)
(""P. Secretary"" to C.E. Theobald, Esq., April 15, 1907)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Theobald, C.E.--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Letter dated April 15, 1907 from ""P. Secretary"" (i.e., James Bertram) to C.E. Theobald, in response to Theobald's letter of April 10th, telling him he needs to send his application through the Mayor's office.
(""P. Secretary"" to Harrison W. Craver, January 28, 1910)
(""P. Secretary"" to Harrison W. Craver, January 28, 1910)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
Letter dated January 28, 1910 from ""P. Secretary"" (i.e., James Bertram) to Harrison W. Craver, in response to Craver's letter of January 25, stating that Mr. Carnegie would not like to focus on exhibitions in foreign countries but instead focus on neighbors closer to home.
(""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.
(""P. Secretary"" to W.J. Holland, May 5, 1908)
(""P. Secretary"" to W.J. Holland, May 5, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Museum, Commercial china, Bills of lading
A typescript letter (unsigned) from James Bertram to William Jacob Holland, accompanying a bill of lading for a shipment of chinaware for the Carnegie Museum. Bertram mentions ""There is no inventory of the China""; the following two words (""of course"") are crossed out.
(""P. Secretary"" to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1908)
(""P. Secretary"" to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Letter dated January 21, 1908 from ""P. Secretary"" (i.e., James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary) to William Nimick Frew stating Andrew Carnegie received Frew's correspondence of January 20th and would like the Mayor of Pittsburgh to be told these interesting facts in a quiet way.
(""P. Secretary"" to W.N. Frew, January 9, 1908)
(""P. Secretary"" to W.N. Frew, January 9, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Unsigned letter dated January 9, 1908 from ""P. Secretary"" (i.e., James Bertram) to William Nimick Frew mentioning that Andrew Carnegie has received his correspondence of January 7, 1908 and wired back as requested.
(Robert Scully to Samuel H. Church, September 14, 1911)
(Robert Scully to Samuel H. Church, September 14, 1911)
Scully, Robert E.--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, W. S. Budworth and Son, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute, Art--Transportation, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from Robert Scully to Samuel Harden Church regarding the shipment of a portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. Scully writes, per Church's letter of September 13, 1911, that he will make arrangements with Budworth and Son (to ship the painting to Mr. John W. Beatty, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa.). Scully also states that he is enclosing a letter from Mr. James Bertram dated, June 29, 1911. He will notify Church when the portrait is ""en route"". He concludes the letter by writing that Church's own picture ""has been received at 91st Street and will be installed in Mr. Carnegie's room as requested"". This was the address of Andrew Carnegie's home in New York City. On The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching letterhead.
(Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, April 29, 1910)
(Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, April 29, 1910)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute)
Typescript letter (signed by S.H. Church's secretary). Andrew Carnegie requested a memorandum of what Church wanted him to say at the Founder's Day celebration on May 2, so Church gives instructions to James Bertram and asks him to send the letter to him in Saturday's mail.
(Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, January 9, 1906)
(Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, January 9, 1906)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Military museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Frew, William Nimick
Typescript letter from Samuel Harden Church to James Bertram, concerning the lease of space in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for a Grand Army Post military museum.