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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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(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."
(A.M.M. to Dr. Doherty, October 19, 1939)
(A.M.M. to Dr. Doherty, October 19, 1939)
Technical institutes
A.M.M. writes to Robert Doherty and references the first letter dictated by Andrew Carnegie, in which Carnegie offers to build a technical institute for Pittsburgh.
(An American salon: the enlarged Carnegie Institute at Pittsburg includes a sumptuous art gallery - the most notable exhibition seen in America)
(An American salon: the enlarged Carnegie Institute at Pittsburg includes a sumptuous art gallery - the most notable exhibition seen in America)
(An ordinance, February 26, 1890)
(An ordinance, February 26, 1890)
Ordinances, Municipal -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
This ordinance is signed by, H.P. Ford, President of Select Council, George Sheppard, Clerk of Select Council, G.L. Holliday, President of Common Council, George Booth, Clerk of Common Council, William McCallin, Mayor, and the Mayor's Clerk, William McCleary. This document most likely relates to the resolution outlining Andrew Carnegie's plans for giving the City of Pittsburgh a Free Library, also dated February 26, 1890.
(An ordinance providing for the acceptance from Andrew Carnegie Esq. of a Free Library)
(An ordinance providing for the acceptance from Andrew Carnegie Esq. of a Free Library)
Resolutions, Legislative -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
A "full, true, and correct copy of the originalan ordinance providing for the acceptance from Andrew Carnegie Esq. of a Free Library". Signed by George Booth.
Ancient dweller of the earth
Ancient dweller of the earth
Triceratops, Dinosaurs--Wyoming, Fossils--Wyoming, Paleontological excavations--Wyoming, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum
A drawing from the Pittsburgh Gazette (?) depicting a triceratops specimen found during a recent Carnegie Museum expedition in Wyoming. A short paragraph beneath the picture includes general information about triceratops characteristics, behavior, and habitat.