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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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G.A.R. to preserve war relics
G.A.R. to preserve war relics
Grand Army of the Republic. Thomas Espey Post no. 153, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Military museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
Article from New York tribune reporting the signing of a contract between the trustees of Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and members of Thomas Espey Post no. 153, Grand Army of the Republic, for the free use of a room in the Carnegie Library to preserve war relics.
(Gems of art for Pittsburg: masterpieces secured by Messrs. Beatty and Frew for Carnegie Library - list of the distinguished home and foreign artists who have already contributed)
(Gems of art for Pittsburg: masterpieces secured by Messrs. Beatty and Frew for Carnegie Library - list of the distinguished home and foreign artists who have already contributed)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
This clipping, from an unidentified source, discusses a meeting in which plans for the musical and art features in connection with the opening and dedication of the Carnegie Library and gallery were discussed.
(George A. Macbeth to William N. Frew, December 31. 1897)
(George A. Macbeth to William N. Frew, December 31. 1897)
Public libraries -- Charitable contributions -- United States, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
George A. Macbeth writes to William N. Frew regarding a letter that E.H. Anderson sent to Andrew Carnegie about the acquisition of new books.
(George H. Clapp to Andrew Carnegie, March 14, 1898)
(George H. Clapp to Andrew Carnegie, March 14, 1898)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
George Clapp, a member of the Carnegie Institutes Board of Trustees, praises Carnegie for his $10,000 contribution to the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for the acquisition of technical books. E.H. Anderson had asked Clapp to make suggestions as to the most desirable books. Clapp ends his letter admiring the Museum and describing his own particular hobby of conchology.
(George W. Guthrie to Andrew Carnegie, February 12, 1909)
(George W. Guthrie to Andrew Carnegie, February 12, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. South Side Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence
Letter dated February 12, 1909 from George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh, to Andrew Carnegie discussing the financial status of certain branch libraries and the amount of money the City of Pittsburgh will be able to contribute during these financially hard times.
(George W. Guthrie to William N. Frew, January 12, 1907)
(George W. Guthrie to William N. Frew, January 12, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from George W. Guthrie to William Nimick Frew regarding the stance the city will take on providing funds to the library. (The copy was enclosed with a letter from Frew to Andrew Carnegie dated January 14, 1907.)
Gratifying report
Gratifying report
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Article from The Pittsburgh dispatch, dated April 21, 1909, showing favorable reports of growth for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
(Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, March 21, 1911)
(Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, March 21, 1911)
Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Letter dated March 21, 1911 from Librarian Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, in response to Carnegie's letter of March 20th, thanking him for his kind letter and trusting that his visit to Florida went well.
(Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, November 16, 1908)
(Harrison W. Craver to Andrew Carnegie, November 16, 1908)
Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Library catalogs--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter from Harrison W. Craver, librarian at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, to Andrew Carnegie, discussing the ""classified catalogue of the library.""
(Harrison W. Craver to Frances J. Olcott, June 2, 1911)
(Harrison W. Craver to Frances J. Olcott, June 2, 1911)
Olcott, Frances Jenkins--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Employees--Resignation--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Library education--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Children's librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh---Resignation
Copy of a typescript letter from Harrison W. Craver to Frances J. Olcott, Head of the Children's Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Director of the Training School for Children's Librarians, asking her to resign her positions at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
(Henry Clay Frick to Andrew Carnegie, February 28, 1894)
(Henry Clay Frick to Andrew Carnegie, February 28, 1894)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Henry Clay Frick writes to Andrew Carnegie on William Frews behalf. Frick states that because Frew had taken over chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, and chairmanship of the Building Committee from James B. Scott, he should receive some compensation. With Frews many obligations, he would be unable to work in both positions without some reward. Frick goes on to state that he believes that Frew is better adapted for the position than his predecessor (Scott).
(Henry Clay Frick to the Carnegie Free Library Commission of Pittsburgh, PA, February 20, 1894)
(Henry Clay Frick to the Carnegie Free Library Commission of Pittsburgh, PA, February 20, 1894)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Henry Clay Frick writes to the Carnegie Free Library Commission of Pittsburgh and provides documentation detailing the transfer of one million dollars to his account for use with relation to the construction of Carnegie Library and Complex. Frick offers an accounting of vouchers paid: leaving a balance of $722,469.10.
(Henry Clay Frick to William N. Frew, February 28, 1894)
(Henry Clay Frick to William N. Frew, February 28, 1894)
Officials and employees -- Salaries, Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Henry Clay Frick writes to William Frew about Frew receiving compensation for his work as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, and Building Committee.
(Henry (illegible) to Andrew Carnegie, April 12, 1907)
(Henry (illegible) to Andrew Carnegie, April 12, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Two page handwritten letter dated April 12, 1907 from Henry (illegible) to Andrew Carnegie complimenting Carnegie on his recent address. He also thanks him for doing great things for Pittsburgh and for employing his daughter Mary at the Carnegie Library which has enabled him to live comfortably.
(Henry K. Porter to Andrew Carnegie, October 11, 1894)
(Henry K. Porter to Andrew Carnegie, October 11, 1894)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Henry Porter, the chairman of an advisory committee to the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, writes to Andrew Carnegie about the opening exercises planned for the Library building. Porter outlines a rough schedule, suggesting that the event take place on Tuesday, June 11, 1895 (which would later take place on November 15, 1895), and include as requisite speakers, Andrew Carnegie, the Mayor of Pittsburgh, and the Chairman of the Carnegie Library Commission. Porter goes on to say that an invitation for the Governor of Pennsylvania and the President of the United States would be in order, as would an opening of the Art Gallery with a free exhibition. In his closing, Porter asks for Carnegie's recommendations on how to proceed.
(Henry Shenk Co. to W.N. Frew, February 12, 1908)
(Henry Shenk Co. to W.N. Frew, February 12, 1908)
Henry Shenk Company--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Frank Peach and Co., Sterling Company of Pittsburg, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. East Liberty Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
Two-page letter dated February 12, 1908 from the Henry Shenk Company to William Nimick Frew regarding the Frank Peach and Company matter involving the Sterling Company and payment for granite.
(Invitation to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library Building, Pittsburgh
(Invitation to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library Building, Pittsburgh
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
An invitation to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library Building, Pittsburgh, for dedication by Mr. Carnegie on November 5, 1895
(James B. Scott to Andrew Carnegie, July 15, 1890)
(James B. Scott to Andrew Carnegie, July 15, 1890)
Hill District (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
James B. Scott, writes to Andrew Carnegie about his correspondence with Thomas Carnahan, and discusses the purchase of land for the Carnegie Library and Museums from Mary Schenley. Scott emphasizes a proposed visit to Mrs. Schenley in London, and suggests that purchase of property in the ""Bedford Basin"" be avoided.
(James Bertram to Andrew Carnegie, January 6, 1914)
(James Bertram to Andrew Carnegie, January 6, 1914)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch, Public libraries--Mergers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Mergers--Pennsylvania--Allegheny City, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Macbeth, George A., Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A typescript letter from James Bertram to Andrew Carnegie regarding the merger of the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny and a meeting between the committees representing ""the technical schools"" and ""the university."" James Currie Macbeth is mentioned in a passing reference.
(James Bertram to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 6, 1906)
(James Bertram to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 6, 1906)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Military museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Grand Army of the Republic. Thomas Espey Post no. 153, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Reporting the signing of a contract between the trustees of Carnegie Library and members of the Thomas Espey Post no. 153, Grand Army of the Republic, for the purpose of preserving war relics.