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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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(Aggie W. Smith to Frank P. Hill, August 14, 1935)
(Aggie W. Smith to Frank P. Hill, August 14, 1935)
(A.H. Moore to James Bertram, November 6, 1930)
(A.H. Moore to James Bertram, November 6, 1930)
A.H. Moore of the University of King's College in Nova Scotia writes to Bertram at some length about Lawrence Hyde's article, Can Science Control Life (Atlantic Monthly (August 1930)).
(A.L. Williston to A.A. Hamerschlag, May 3, 1904)
(A.L. Williston to A.A. Hamerschlag, May 3, 1904)
Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Planning, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Statistics, Architecture--Competitions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, School buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Planning, Williston, Arthur L. (Arthur Lyman), 1868-1956--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from Arthur Williston, a member of the Commission to establish the Carnegie Technical Schools in Pittsburgh, to Arthur Hamerschlag, Director of the Carnegie Technical Schools, formally stating Williston's previous verbal suggestions regarding the Program of Competition for the selection of an architect. The letter includes a detailed discussion of floor plan revisions the Commission is recommending for the School of Applied Science.
(Albert J. Barr to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1905)
(Albert J. Barr to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1905)
Barr, Albert James--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Thaw, Mary Copley--Correspondence, Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh post (Pittsburgh, Pa. : 1887 : Daily), Libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny County, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Management, Carnegie Institution--Management, Public institutions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Management, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Library benefactors--United States, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Politics and government, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Management, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Finance
A typescript copy of a letter from Albert J. Barr to William Nimick Frew concerning a letter that was written to, Albert J. Barr, editor of the Pittsburgh Post about the Carnegie Institution and Library. This letter entitled: Carnegie gift's versus city's maintenance of Carnegie institutions, presumably written by Mary Copley Thaw criticizes the ""waste"" in management of the Carnegie Institute and Library and the amount of money the cities who are gifted with Carnegie libraries have to pay to maintain them. Mr. Barr suggests to fill the next vacancy on the Board of Trustees with the election of Mrs. M. C. T (i.e. Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw).
(Alden and Harlow to Andrew Carnegie, April 1, 1902)
(Alden and Harlow to Andrew Carnegie, April 1, 1902)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- East Liberty (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- East Liberty (Pittsburgh, Pa.) -- Endowments, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States
Architects Alden and Harlow write to Andrew Carnegie to inform him that they received an approximate estimate of $175,000 for the construction of the proposed East Liberty Branch Library.
(Alden and Harlow to George A. Macbeth, December 20, 1901)
(Alden and Harlow to George A. Macbeth, December 20, 1901)
Public libraries -- Design and construction, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- East Liberty (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- East Liberty (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
Architects Alden and Harlow write to George A. Macbeth about the cost of a proposed Carnegie Branch Library in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of East Liberty. It is suggested that the branch would cost $125,000, more than other branches, because of differences in location, shelving/storage needs, and the requirements of a large reading room.
(Alex J. Philip to James Bertram, August 29, 1928)
(Alex J. Philip to James Bertram, August 29, 1928)
Alex Philip, bookseller, writes to Bertram about the purchase of some books second-hand. He mentions the titles "Perilous of the Erythraean Sea" and "Man-eaters of the Tsarvo".
(Alfred Morton Githens to Frank P. Hill, November 4, 1935)
(Alfred Morton Githens to Frank P. Hill, November 4, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Githens writes to Hill, with regard to James Bertram's life, and informs him that "nothing occurs to me that would be of the slightest use to you or that you do not already know."
(Alice B. Carnegie to Arthur W. Tarbell, December 19, 1935)
(Alice B. Carnegie to Arthur W. Tarbell, December 19, 1935)
Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Centennial celebrations, etc.
Carnegie thanks Tarbell for sending her programs and the texts of addresses from the Carnegie Centenary celebrations.
All under one roof ; Scheme of administration
All under one roof ; Scheme of administration
Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Pitcairn, Robert, 1836-1909, Brown, J. O., McConway, William, Mellon, Andrew W. (Andrew William), 1855-1937, Jackson, John B., Carnegie Institute of Technology
A newspaper article, from an undetermined newspaper, discussing differences of opinion between Andrew Carnegie and some of his trustees about the location of Carnegie's technical institute. Named in the article are: Robert Pitcairn, J.O. Brown, William McConway, A.W. Mellon, and John B. Jackson.
(Althea Warren to Frank P. Hill, August 26, 1935)
(Althea Warren to Frank P. Hill, August 26, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Warren tells Hill that the Los Angeles Public Library had direct contact with Andrew Carnegie, rather than his secretary Bertram, in securing funding for branch buildings.
(Aluminum goes to war)
(Aluminum goes to war)
Aluminum industry and trade, United States -- Military readiness, Defense industries
Aluminum Company of America vice president, Thomas Jolly speaks about wartime aluminum production.
(Alvin Johnson to James Bertram, April 17, 1934)
(Alvin Johnson to James Bertram, April 17, 1934)
Tobacco
Saunders, editor-in-chief of the Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences thanks Bertram for some tobacco and presumably a painting entitled, Old Manor House.
(Alvin Johnson to James Bertram, March 23, 1934)
(Alvin Johnson to James Bertram, March 23, 1934)
New School for Social Research (New York, N.Y.), Intellectual freedom
Johnson from the New School writes to invite Bertram to a dinner, where Albert Einstein and Charles A. Beard will speak on the subject of academic freedom.
(Alvin S. Johnson to Frank P. Hill, August 19, 1935)
(Alvin S. Johnson to Frank P. Hill, August 19, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Johnson, from the New School for Social Research informs Hill of the fact that he was only loosely acquainted with Bertram, and "Nothing occurred that would make tangible material for a biographical sketch."
(Ambassador Mayor des Planches to Andrew Carnegie, February 11, 1909)
(Ambassador Mayor des Planches to Andrew Carnegie, February 11, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Mayor des Planches, Edmondo, Baron--Correspondence
A telegram from Edmondo Mayor des Planches, Italian Ambassador to the United States, to Andrew Carnegie requesting a meeting with Carnegie during Mayor des Planches' Saturday, February 13th visit to New York. Des Planches notes that he is also sending Carnegie a follow-up letter.
Amended and supplemental notice of probate
Amended and supplemental notice of probate
Wills--New York (State)--New York County, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Will
An Amended and supplemental notice of probate listing the names and post office addresses of the legatees, devisees, and other beneficiaries named in Andrew Carnegie's last will and testament.
An American four-in-hand in Britain
An American four-in-hand in Britain
Great Britain -- Description and travel
"In the early (eighteen) eighties Mr. Carnegie traveled with a four-in-hand through Britain. This is his spirited account of the delights and adventures that he encountered along the way."
(American Museum of Natural History, single admission to the members' room, compliments of Andrew Carnegie)
(American Museum of Natural History, single admission to the members' room, compliments of Andrew Carnegie)
Andrew Carnegie's complimentary ticket to the American Museum of Natural History's members' room.
The American verdict on the war: a reply to the manifesto of the German professors
The American verdict on the war: a reply to the manifesto of the German professors
World War, 1914-1918 -- Causes
"Ninety three of the most prominent men of Germany… have recently circulated broadcast throughout America a letter entitled, 'An Appeal to the Civilized World,' in which they attempt to change public opinion in the United States on the subject of war… Mr. Church the President of the Carnegie Institute, at Pittsburgh, and author of a book that has won distinction in America and Europe, has made reply to the German appeal, as follows."