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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 Joseph Buffington, December 3, 1912)
(Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington, December 3, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Buffington, Joseph, 1855-1947--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, Correspondence, Lecturers
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington in which Carnegie remarks on the amount of correspondence he receives and his disbelief that ""Church will fail to get an admirable speaker.""
(Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington, December 3, 1912 (envelope))
(Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington, December 3, 1912 (envelope))
Buffington, Joseph, 1855-1947--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Correspondence, Lecturers, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
The envelope to a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Joseph Buffington in which Carnegie remarks on the amount of correspondence he receives and his disbelief that ""Church will fail to get an admirable speaker."" Includes inscription in pencil by Samuel Harden Church.
(Andrew Carnegie to J.W. Beatty, December 31, 1900)
(Andrew Carnegie to J.W. Beatty, December 31, 1900)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute, Art, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, advising Beatty to ""buy the three named"" and stating ""three thousand for Harest field"" (references to paintings to be purchased for exhibition at Carnegie Institute). Also refers to Carnegie's letter of the 28th.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mary Copley Thaw, December 28, 1900)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mary Copley Thaw, December 28, 1900)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Thaw, Mary Copley--Correspondence, United States--Civilization, Civilization
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Mary Copley Thaw, in response to Thaw's letter of the 26th. Carnegie urges Thaw not to ""lie awake at night trying to save society.""
(Andrew Carnegie to Mayor Magee, May 8, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mayor Magee, May 8, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Magee, William Anderson--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Cleveland Public Library, Branch Libraries--Ohio--Cleveland, Public libraries--Ohio--Cleveland, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to William Anderson Magee, Mayor of Pittsburgh. In the letter Carnegie states that if a ""Commission from Manchester"" visited America they would not report that ""Pittsburgh had the best Library system"". Carnegie finds that Cleveland, to which he had given ""$480,000 for ten branch libraries, is spending $350,000"" per year on it's libraries.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Beatty, August 4, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Beatty, August 4, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence
An unsigned copy of a typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to John Beatty inviting him and his family to visit Skibo on August 16th or 17th. Carnegie also briefly discusses some recently completed and upcoming trips related to his efforts to further the cause of world peace.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Church, October 5, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Church, October 5, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Letter dated October 5, 1907 from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church regarding questions about contractors who deal with shelving for libraries. Top of letter states ""Copy of letter."" Bottom of letter has an additional note from Andrew Carnegie.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Cunningham, Charles R.--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
An unsigned typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Charles Cunningham, Carnegie Institute Custodian of Buildings and Grounds, thanking him for sending a picture of the ""Model Engine Room.""
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Cunningham, Charles R.--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
An unsigned typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Charles Cunningham, Carnegie Institute Custodian of Buildings and Grounds, thanking him for sending a picture of the ""Model Engine Room.""
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Franks, August 25, 1904)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Franks, August 25, 1904)
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Library benefactors--United States, Library buildings--Scotland--Hamilton, Library buildings--England--Sandown, Library buildings--Illinois--Wilmette, Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Hamilton, Carnegie libraries--Illinois--Wilmette, Public libraries--Scotland--Hamilton, Public libraries--England--Sandown, Public libraries--Illinois--Wilmette, Lebanon Valley College--Endowments, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Annville, College buildings--Pennsylvania--Annville, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Foster, Stephen Collins, 1826-1864--Portraits, Foster, Rebecca S., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks telling him to: honor the towns of Hamilton, Scotland, Sandown, I.W., England with the sums indicated for the building of libraries, increase the over amounts previously given to Wilmette, Illinois and Lebanon Valley College, Annville, Pa. and send to John W. Beatty, Carnegie Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa. money to purchase a portrait of Stephen C. Foster from Mrs. Morrison Foster.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. President, August 29, 1907)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. President, August 29, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Letter dated August 29, 1907 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew congratulating him on success in constructing the Institute under the appropriation.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott, n.d.)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott, n.d.)
Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An undated six-page letter with one-page postscript from Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott regarding financial issues and building concerns for proposed site of new library, art museum, and museum of natural history at Schenley Park.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott, n.d.)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott, n.d.)
Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An undated two-sided letter from Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott regarding the proposed site of the new library.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott, n.d.)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott, n.d.)
Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An undated four-page letter from Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Scott regarding the proposed site of the new library.
(Andrew Carnegie to Philander C. Knox, May 2, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Philander C. Knox, May 2, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, International Fine Arts Exhibition (1911 : Rome, Italy)
Typescript letter (unsigned). As requested by J.H. Reed, Andrew Carnegie writes to Secretary Knox to recommend the appointment of John W. Beatty to represent the U.S. at the 1911 Rome exhibition.
(Andrew Carnegie to President Frew, January 8, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to President Frew, January 8, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Telegram dated January 8, 1908 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew expressing delight that the City Fathers will be not only hearing but seeing the development of the Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks, May 12, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks, May 12, 1911)
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Skibo (Scotland), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--Scotland, Carnegie family--Homes and haunts--Scotland, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees--Travel, Barrow, Archibald C., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks regarding visits to Skibo Castle by members of the Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees. Carnegie writes about the times that would be best to visit Skibo Castle and the number of visitors they can handle. He refers Franks to Mrs. Carnegie's secretary, Mr. A.C. Barrow to arrange the visits. Marked ""Copy"".
(Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks, November 16, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks, November 16, 1906)
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks concerning ""enclosed letters to"" William Nimick Frew, President of the Board of Trustees, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. He asks Mr. Franks to send Mr. Frew $35,000 and when more bonds are given to the Commission he is to take from the Commission coupons for the amount he advanced to them.
(Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks, October 8, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to R.A. Franks, October 8, 1906)
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Public libraries--Endowments, Library benefactors--United States, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Children's librarians, Library buildings--England-- Shipley, Library buildings--England-- Worthing, Library buildings--Wales--Wrexham, Library buildings--Kansas--Dodge City, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library School., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
Portion of a typescript letter, with corrections in pencil, presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks indicating specific sums to be donated to Dodge City, Kansas, Shipley, England, Worthing, England, and Wrexham Wales for the construction of public library buildings as well as to fund the newly established Training School for Children's Librarians in Pittsburgh. Indicated in pencil in the upper margin: Extra copy.
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, December 19, 1905)
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, December 19, 1905)
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Library benefactors--United States, Public libraries--Missouri--Albany--Endowments, Public libraries--Nebraska--McCook--Endowments, Library buildings--Missouri--Albany, Library buildings--Nebraska--McCook, Albany Carnegie Public Library (Mo.)--Endowments, McCook Carnegie Library (Neb.)--Endowments, Albany (Mo.)--Buildings, structures, etc., McCook (Neb.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Museum. Dept. of Paleontology--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A portion of a typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks detailing sums of money to be granted to McCook, Nebraska and Albany, Missouri for the construction of library buildings and to Carnegie Museum's Department of Paleontology. The letter mentions William Jacob Holland, director of the museum.