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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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(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, May 28, 1901)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, May 28, 1901)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Collection management--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Shells--Catalogs and collections, Minerals--Catalogs and collections, Jeans, J. Stephen (James Stephen), 1846-1913, Egypt Exploration Fund, Marsh, Othniel Charles, 1831-1899, Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell), 1861-1904, Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935, Fraas, E. (Eberhard), 1862-1915, Paleontologists, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Moths, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A typescript letter from W.J. Holland, Director, Carnegie Museum to Andrew Carnegie concerning collections that Mr. J. S. Jeans, Secretary of the British Iron Trade Association, has control over. They are the Sowerby collection of shells and the Calvert collection of minerals. He presumes that they ""would be of very great value to the Institute if they could be obtained"". Holland then explains that because of his efforts, Pittsburgh is the lead city for contributions to the Egypt Exploration Fund. Mr. Holland then mentions that in a letter from Professor Hatcher, Professor Marsh's ""old quarry"", in Colorado, was visited by Professor Osborn, Paleontologist of the U.S. Geological Survey and Professor Fraas of Stuttgart, Germany. Holland hopes that Mr. Carnegie will soon receive the engraving of Diplodocus. He then states that he once named a genus of African moths after Carnegie.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 17, 1910)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 17, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Nicholas II, Emperor of Russia, 1868-1918, Russia, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Exhibitions, Museum exhibits--Russia, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A handwritten note from William Jacob Holland to Andrew Carnegie relating the Czar's appreciation of the diplodocus and his promise to send Carnegie a portrait of himself.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 22, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 22, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Golf--New York (State)--New York, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Carnegie Museum, Argentina, Philanthropists--United States, Library benefactors--United States, Organ (Musical instrument), Franks, Robert A., Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910, Koh-i-noor (Diamond)
A typescript letter from W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie in reference to letters from Carnegie to Holland dated November 17 and 21, 1911. In this letter Holland makes reference to being unable to golf with Carnegie in New York the next day due to the amount of work he needs to finish in Pittsburgh, Pa. (presumably at the Carnegie Museum). In the letter dated November 21, 1911 Carnegie writes about the donation of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. In the letter from Carnegie dated November 21, 1911 Carnegie (erroneously) notes there are two Diplodocus in Pittsburg and wonders if they might send the first one to Argentina, but he notes, ""I suppose it would be too valuable as being the original"". In this letter Holland explains that they have another set of casts of the bones of the Diplodocus in Pittsburgh at the Carnegie Museum and he can have a replica of the Diplodocus made if Carnegie has his ""bursar"", (Robert A. Franks) remit to him the amounts he calls for. He then explains that they do not have two Diplodocus, only one original and Holland is shocked that Carnegie would want to send the original to Argentina. Church states that the other big beast is a bird of another feather. He compares sending the original Diplodocus to Argentina akin to King Edward donating the Kohinoor from the crown jewels to a museum. Holland assures Carnegie that he can send as many Diplodocus replicas as Carnegie wants to crowned heads and Presidents.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 25, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, November 25, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Casts, Diplodocus, Diplodocus--Exhibitions, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs--Exhibitions, Carnegie Museum, Philanthropists--United States, Museo de La Plata, Natural history museums--Argentina--La Plata, Museum exhibits--Argentina--La Plata, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Dinosaurs--Transportation, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Pittsburgh (Pa.)
A handwritten letter from W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie concerning the cost and shipment of a replica of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to the National Museum in Buenos Aires (i.e. the La Plata Museum located near the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina). Holland states, per Carnegie's letter he received, the cost to make and install a replica of the Diplodocus would average around $6,000. The average cost of past replicas that were made had been $5,860 a piece. He does note that the freight to Argentina may be higher than the freight to other past destinations. Carnegie also asked how long it would take to make the replica and Holland states that it will take six weeks to make, another six weeks to get it to Buenos Aires and four weeks to mount the specimen in the museum.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, October 29, 1909)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, October 29, 1909)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Natural history museums--Italy--Bologna, Holland, Francis Raymond, 1886-1934, Painters--United States
A signed handwritten letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie notifying him that the work of installing the diplodocus reproduction in the museum at Bologna has been satisfactorily completed and that Holland will be spending some time in Paris helping his younger son Raymond get settled in an art studio for the winter before returning to the U.S. in early November when he will meet with Carnegie in person in New York to report on his trip.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, September 25, 1907)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, September 25, 1907)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Schauinsland, Hugo H., 1857-1937, Murray, John, Sir, 1841-1914, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Paris--France, Natural history museums--Berlin--Germany
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie informing him about several Carnegie Museum matters including recent visits from foreign dignitaries and progress towards arranging for the installation of gift diplodocus models in Paris and Berlin. Foreign dignitaries discussed include Bremen Museum Director Hugo Schauinsland and Scots-Canadian oceanographer Sir John Murray. A letter of introduction from Charlemagne Tower accompanies the letter (not included).
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, September 7, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, September 7, 1904)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Morley, John, 1838-1923--Travel--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Paleontological excavations--West (U.S.), Woodward, Arthur Smith, 1864-1944, Museum curators--England--London, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie touching on several matters including British statesmen John Morley's plans to attend the annual Founder's Day banquet, a progress report on the completion of the Diplodocus restoration for the British Museum, recent paleontological discoveries in the Western U.S., and an upcoming visit from British Museum Curator of Paleontology A. Smith Woodward.
(W.J. Holland to Dr. Andrew Carnegie, March 22, 1908)
(W.J. Holland to Dr. Andrew Carnegie, March 22, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Dinosaurs, Diplodocus, Berlin, Germany, Paris, France, Natural history museums--Germany--Berlin--Exhibitions, Natural history museums--France--Paris--Exhibitions, Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse (Steamship), Franks, Robert A., Carnegie Museum--Finance, Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950, Indian reservations--United States, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie concerning the installation of the copies of the Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) in Berlin, Germany and Paris, France. Holland writes that he hopes Carnegie's return from his trip to the south finds him in good health. He has received letters from Berlin, Germany in regards to the ""installation"" of the Diplodocus by April 15, 1908. Holland let them know he will be there by April 10, 1908. He has booked passage on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, sailing from New York, N.Y. on April 7, 1908. Holland plans to arrive in Berlin on April 7, 1908. He has told the people in Paris, France that he cannot get there before May 15, 1908 for the installation of their copy of the Diplodocus. It will take three to four weeks to ""set up and complete"" the installation of the Diplodocus and it will be ""early June"" before they are ready for the Paris ""Inauguration"" of the Diplodocus. Holland has written to Robert A. Franks requesting Franks to send to him the amount of money it will take for a ""successful conclusion"". He than asks Carnegie for his London address through Mr. Bertram to send to Carnegie any ""messages of gratitude to convey to you"" from the dignitaries. He concludes the letter by writing that the fiscal year at the Carnegie Museum is closing and it has been a successful year with some difficulties. Holland has just received permission from the Secretary of the Interior (James Rudolph Garfield) to explore several Indian reservations that have not been explored and Mr. Garfield has been ""very kind in this matter.""
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, July 14, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, July 14, 1904)
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell), 1861-1904, Museum curators--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to E. Ray Lankester sent in response to Lankester's letter of July 1st. Topics discussed include the untimely death of John Hatcher, Curator of Paleontology at the Carnegie Museum, some details concerning the construction of the skull for the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction, and the timetable for the installation of the reproduction at the British Museum. The letter is accompanied by photos of the reproduction.
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, June 10, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, June 10, 1904)
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from William Holland to E. Ray Lankester reporting progress in the ongoing efforts to construct a replica of Diplodocus carnegii as a gift for the British Museum. Noting that the project is scheduled to be completed in mid-July, Holland asks Lankester to provide input concerning the construction of support bases, the placement of the skeleton within the museum, shipping particulars, and an installation timetable. The letter mentions that an outline drawing of the relative location and size of support bases has been sent to Lankester under separate cover.
(W.J. Holland to Edmond Perrier, June 7, 1907)
(W.J. Holland to Edmond Perrier, June 7, 1907)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Perrier, Edmond, 1844-1921--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models
Typescript letter (initialed). Holland writes to Edmond Perrier, director of the Muse?um national d'histoire naturelle in Paris, giving him details of the Diplodocus model and discussing arrangements for its installation.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, December 21, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, December 21, 1904)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York, Graphic design (Typography), Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to James Bertram requesting a piece of stationery embossed with Andrew Carnegie's home address in New York. Holland is planning to write a book about the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction project and he would like to have the address typographically reproduced in his manuscript. Holland also asks whether the dinosaur model arrived safely in Skibo prior to Carnegie's departure.
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, May 12, 1913)
(W.J. Holland to James Bertram, May 12, 1913)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturales (Spain), Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Spain--Madrid, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Travel--Spain, Museum directors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to James Bertram imploring him to ensure that Andrew Carnegie sees Holland's May 12th letter concerning additional funds required to cover construction and installation costs for more diplodocus models, particularly the one for Spain. Holland notes that he expects to go to Madrid soon to help install the model and he assures Bertram that he will pay his own expenses less the cost of steamer and railroad passage.
(W.J. Holland to J.J. Jusserand, June 6, 1907)
(W.J. Holland to J.J. Jusserand, June 6, 1907)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models
Typescript letter (signed). Holland acknowledges Jussernand's letter and will inform Andrew Carnegie of the French President's acceptance of the Diplodocus model and also write to director Edmond Perrier.
(W.J. Holland to John A. Poynton, Apr. 3, 1914)
(W.J. Holland to John A. Poynton, Apr. 3, 1914)
Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Senckenbergische Naturforschende Gesellschaft, Natural history museums--Germany--Frankfurt, Paleontology, Frankfurt am Main (Germany), Jessup, M. K. (Morris K.), Osborn, Henry Fairfield, 1857-1935, American Museum of Natural History, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
Typescript letter (signed). William Jacob Holland acknowledges John A. Poynton's letter and its enclosure from Arthur von Weinberg in Frankfurt. He relates the story of the Diplodocus model in Frankfurt, which was based on fragments of Diplodicus longus, given to the Senckenbergische Naturforschende Gesellschaft under the auspices of Henry F. Osborn and Morris K. Jesup of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. That model is distinctly inferior to those of Diplodicus carnegii given by Andrew Carnegie to eight museums between 1905 and 1913, these having become very popular with visitors.
(W.J. Holland to M. Boule, January, 13, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to M. Boule, January, 13, 1904)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Boule, Marcellin, 1861-1942--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Muse?um national d'histoire naturelle (France), Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Natural history museums--Collection management--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--France--Paris
A typescript letter from W. J. Holland to Marcellin Boule, curator of the Department of Paleontology at the Museum of Paris, explaining that, despite information Boule has received from overzealous Carnegie Museum employees, additional replicas of Diplodocus carnegii, beyond the one currently being prepared as a gift for the British Museum, are not available for placement in other museums. Holland thanks Boule for his interest and promises him that he will be happy to have a replica created for the Museum of Paris at a future time if Mr. Carnegie requests one.
(W.J. Holland to Romulo S. Naon, December 4, 1911)
(W.J. Holland to Romulo S. Naon, December 4, 1911)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Naon, Romolo S.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914, Presidents--Argentina, Argentina, Diplodocus, Diplodocus--Exhibitions, Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs--Exhibitions, Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pa., Philanthropists--United States, Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910, Natural history museums--Argentina
A typescript letter from W.J. Holland to Romulo S. Naon, Argentinean ambassador to the United States concerning the donation of a replica of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. Holland states that Andrew Carnegie has asked him to comply with the request of the president of Argentina (Sa?enz Pen?a), via the ambassador of Argentina Ro?mulo S. Naon, for a replica of the Diplodocus that the Carnegie Museum owns. He notes that similar replicas have been given to King Edward VII and other heads of state. Holland requests that Naon put him ""in communication with the proper authorities of the museum in your country"" that will be receiving the replica. He needs to know the amount of space the exhibit will use and asks Naon tell the museum to make bases for the display. Holland also needs to know their ""wishes and purposes in reference to the installation. Inlcudes ink notation at the top of letter.