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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.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 22, 1907)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 22, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Endowments, Carnegie Institute--Finance
A signed typescript letter from William Frew to Andrew Carnegie asking him to advance the Carnegie Institute additional money to make up a budget shortfall for the current year which will occur due to a misunderstanding about when interest was payable on some bonds included as part of Carnegie's original endowment. A handwritten initialed note from Carnegie on the back of the letter instructs Carnegie's business secretary Robert Franks to send the money, but the note has been crossed out.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 12, 1904)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 12, 1904)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Pittsburgh Orchestra--Finance, Herbert, Victor, 1859-1924, Symphony orchestras--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Conductors (Music)--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Frew, President of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie regarding the desperate financial situation of the Pittsburgh Orchestra and their unsuccessful efforts to secure a new conductor following the resignation of Victor Herbert. A recent newspaper clipping appealing for public support for the Orchestra accompanies the letter.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 26, 1909)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 26, 1909)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Darwin, Charles, 1809-1882--Anniversaries, etc., Church, Samuel Harden, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A signed typescript letter from William Frew, President of the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees, to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging the receipt of Carnegie's March 25th letter and thanking him for his suggestions with regard to who should represent the Carnegie Institute at the upcoming Darwinian Celebration at Cambridge. Frew notes that a decision on who will attend the event in his place will likely be made at the upcoming annual Board meeting and that he intends to recommend Samuel Church.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 4, 1908)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, May 4, 1908)
Frew, William, Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Schenley Hotel (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie Music Hall, Bryce, James Bryce, Viscount, 1838-1922
A typescript letter (signed) from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie describing events pertaining to the Founder's Day celebration, including dinner at the Schenley Hotel and the attendance by John Bryce. The recent death of a ""Mr. Berry"" is mentioned. On letterhead of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 4, 1903)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, November 4, 1903)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie inviting Carnegie and his wife Louise Whitfield Carnegie to attend the Founder's Day celebration. Frew explains that bids will be submitted for doing the excavation and footing courses for the foundation of the extension of the Main Library building in Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.). Frew then expresses his delight at Carnegie's approval of the selection of Arthur Arton Hamerschlag for the head of the Carnegie Technical School (Carnegie Institute of Technology); On William N. Frew, Attorney at Law, stationery.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 15, 1901)
Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Architecture--Designs and plans, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Institute, Alden and Harlow (Architectural firm), Carnegie International, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
A typescript letter from W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie stating that he received the second telegram from him and asks Carnegie to write confirming his consent to the preparation of the plans (presumably the plans for the extension of the Carnegie Institute). After a meeting of the ""Building Committee"", Frew states that he was instructed to contract with Alden and Harlow for the preliminary studies and working drawings. Frew assures Carnegie that he only plans to pay for what work the architects are instructed to do on the plans. Mr. Frew then explains in more detail about the work the architects will do. He concludes with mentioning (presumably) the Carnegie International and Founder's Day.
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
(W.N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, October 9, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Magee, Christopher, Harrison, Alexander, 1853-1930, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute)
A typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to Andrew Carnegie regarding preparations for the Carnegie Institute Founder's Day celebration to take place the following month. Frew mentions that an invitation was extended to Wu Ting Fang, ""the Chinese minister."" Also mentioned are John W. Beatty, C.L. Magee (i.e., Christopher Magee), Anders Zorn, and Alexander Harrison. On Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees letterhead.
W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, January 7, 1907)
W.N. Frew to George W. Guthrie, January 7, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Mayors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A copy of a typescript letter from William Nimick Frew to George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh, regarding library appropriations from the city for the coming year.