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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 Samuel H. Church, December 14, 1897 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, December 14, 1897 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Founders' Day commemorations, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie writes to Church about a biographical sketch (about Carnegie) from Cassiers Magazine, May 1897. Carnegie goes on to describe his residence in Cannes, France, and praises efforts related to the Founder's Day celebrations in Pittsburgh.
(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 W.N. Frew, February 7, 1900)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, February 7, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute, Museum buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew regarding an addition to the building housing Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie's childhood home, Dunfermline, Scotland)
(Andrew Carnegie's childhood home, Dunfermline, Scotland)
Dunfermline (Scotland), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A photograph of Carnegie's childhood home in Dunfermline, Scotland.
Andrew Carnegie's Hogmanay; or a child's New Year in Calvinist Scotland
Andrew Carnegie's Hogmanay; or a child's New Year in Calvinist Scotland
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564, Christmas, Scotland, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Knox, John, ca. 1514-1572
Text adapted from Chapter III of Andrew Carnegie by Joseph F. Wall.
"Andy's" visit to Tech. 10-24-14
"Andy's" visit to Tech. 10-24-14
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Hamerschlag, Arthur. A
Carnegie and Arthur A. Hamerschlag photographed during Carnegie's October 1914 visit to the Carnegie Institute of Technology.
(Annual Carnegie Day exercises, Tuesday, November twenty-sixth, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty Nine, Carnegie Institute of Technology)
(Annual Carnegie Day exercises, Tuesday, November twenty-sixth, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty Nine, Carnegie Institute of Technology)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Wealth, Industries -- United States, Philanthropy
Myron Taylor's piece on industry, culture, empire, wealth and philanthropy. He asks that his listeners "dwell upon the life and works of the founder (Andrew Carnegie)" so as "to refresh our recollection of his character, his generosity and his achievements."
Approves Carnegie gi(ft) : Kaiser sending important delegation to Pittsburg institute opening
Approves Carnegie gi(ft) : Kaiser sending important delegation to Pittsburg institute opening
Moeller, Theodore, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Germany, Museum buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
A newspaper article appearing in ""the Sun"" describing the attendance of the opening of the enlarged Carnegie Institute by former German Minister of Commerce Theodore Moeller. Includes quotations by Moeller praising the Institute and its founder as well as describing the difference between educational institutions in Germany and the United States.
(Archibald Barrow to Thomas S. Baker, April 13, 1935)
(Archibald Barrow to Thomas S. Baker, April 13, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Barrow writes to Thomas Baker and adds details to Louise Carnegie's letter from April 1935, concerning the Andrew Carnegie Centenary.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Alice B. Carnegie, December 30, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Alice B. Carnegie, December 30, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Tarbell writes to inform Mrs. Coleman Carnegie of his intention to send her copies of Dr. Freeman's address, and programs from the "Carnegie Day" Exercises.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Archibald Barrow, November 2, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Archibald Barrow, November 2, 1935)
Skibo (Scotland), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Tarbell reports to Barrow that a requested photograph of Carnegie's residence in Scotland, is missing from the envelope of a letter from November 1, 1935.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. Robert A. Franks (Thetta Quay Franks), November 12, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. Robert A. Franks (Thetta Quay Franks), November 12, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Founder's Day, Skibo (Scotland)
Tarbell informs Mrs. Robert A. Franks of his receipt of a photograph of Skibo Castle, and his plans for returning it.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. Robert A. Franks (Thetta Quay Franks), November 23, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. Robert A. Franks (Thetta Quay Franks), November 23, 1935)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Founder's Day, Skibo (Scotland)
Tarbell informs Mrs. Robert A. Franks of his return of a borrowed copy of a photograph of Skibo Castle.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. Robert A. Franks (Thetta Quay Franks), October 31, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. Robert A. Franks (Thetta Quay Franks), October 31, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Founder's Day, Skibo (Scotland)
Arthur W. Tarbell, The Chairman for the Committee on Public Occasions requests a photograph of Skibo Castle.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. William Coleman Carnegie (Alice B. Carnegie), November 27, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Mrs. William Coleman Carnegie (Alice B. Carnegie), November 27, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Tarbell writes to inform Mrs. Coleman Carnegie of his intention to send her copies of Dr. Freeman's address, and programs from the "Carnegie Day" Exercises.
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Samuel Harden Church, December 20, 1935)
(Arthur W. Tarbell to Samuel Harden Church, December 20, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Tarbell informs Church of his correspondence with Alice B. Carnegie.
(Augustus K. Oliver to Charles Watkins, June 13, 1935)
(Augustus K. Oliver to Charles Watkins, June 13, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc., Founder's Day
Augustus Oliver, Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, informs Charles Watkins, Assistant to Thomas S Baker, of the appointment of trustees to a Founder's Day Committee.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography, Industrialists -- United States -- Biography, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Includes a bookplate with the words, With the Compliments of Mrs. Andrew Carnegie; With illustrations; Parents and Childhood; Dunfermline and America; Pittsburgh and Work; Colonel Anderson and Books; The Telegraph Office; Railroad Service; Superintendent of the Pennsylvania; Civil War Period; Bridge-Building; The Iron Works; New York as Headquarters; Business Negotiations; The Age of Steel; Partners, Books and Travel; Coaching Trip and Marriage; Mills and the Men; The Homestead Strike; Problems of Labor; The 'Gospel of Wealth'; Educational and Pension Funds; The Peace Palace and Pittencrieff; Matthew Arnold and Others; British Political Leaders; Gladstone and Morley; Herbert Spencer and His Disciple; Blaine and Harrison; Washington Diplomacy; Hay and McKinley; Meeting the German Emperor; Bibliography; Index
(A.W. Tarbell to R.S. Crossley, June 2, 1936)
(A.W. Tarbell to R.S. Crossley, June 2, 1936)
Keighley (England), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A.W. Tarbell thanks R.S. Crossley, Librarian at the Keighley Carnegie Library for information, and an article, concerning Andrew Carnegie's visit to Keighley, England.
(A.W. Tarbell to R.S. Crossley, June 4, 1936)
(A.W. Tarbell to R.S. Crossley, June 4, 1936)
Keighley (England), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A.W. Tarbell thanks R.S. Crossley, Librarian at the Keighley Carnegie Library for information, and an article, concerning Andrew Carnegie's visit to Keighley, England. In this letter, he informs Crossley of the return of article.