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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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(James Bertram to Robert A. Franks, December 2, 1901)
(James Bertram to Robert A. Franks, December 2, 1901)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Included here are a typed and handwritten letter concerning James Bertram's accounts, and an attachment of figures, from James Bertram, to Robert A. Franks.
(James Bertram's account)
(James Bertram's account)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Andrew Carnegie records James Bertram's account for 1899, and 1900.
(Janet Ewing Bertram to Frank P. Hill)
(Janet Ewing Bertram to Frank P. Hill)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Hendrick, Burton Jesse, 1870-1949, Carnegie, Louise (Whitfield) 1857-1946
Janet Bertram writes to Frank Hill about her social interactions with Mrs. (Louise) Carnegie, and the Hendricks. She also makes mention of a Centenary Concert, and the remarks of Frederick Keppel.
(Janet Ewing Bertram to Frank P. Hill, November 5, 1935)
(Janet Ewing Bertram to Frank P. Hill, November 5, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Bertram's widow, Janet Ewing, tells Hill about a stock of correspondence, and expresses her desire to be most accommodating to Hill.
(Jesse Cunningham to Frank P. Hill, August 6, 1935)
(Jesse Cunningham to Frank P. Hill, August 6, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Cunningham informs Hill that Cossitt Library received no funds from the Carnegie Corporation, and therefore has "no memory or files to help (Hill's) case".
(J.I. Wyer to Frank P. Hill, August 14, 1935)
(J.I. Wyer to Frank P. Hill, August 14, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Wyer, Director of the New York State Library at the University of the State of New York, apologizes for having nothing "in the line of a good story," with respect to James Bertram. He does note, however, Bertram's focus on the use of the "bazement" of all library buildings.
(J.J. … to Frank P. Hill, August 9, 1935)
(J.J. … to Frank P. Hill, August 9, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
The author writes of his acquaintance with James Bertram.
(J.M. Mitchell to Frank P. Hill, August 13, 1935)
(J.M. Mitchell to Frank P. Hill, August 13, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Mitchell admits to an "almost negligible" knowledge of Bertram, and refers Hill to his predecessor at the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust, A.L. Hetherington.
(J.M. Mitchell to Frederick P. Keppel, December 17, 1934)
(J.M. Mitchell to Frederick P. Keppel, December 17, 1934)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Poynton, John A.
In this letter, Mitchell of the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust informs Keppel of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, of the resolution to pay tribute to the memory of James Bertram, and John A. Poynton.
(John A. Poynton to Samuel Harden Church, April 30, 1918)
(John A. Poynton to Samuel Harden Church, April 30, 1918)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Pittsburgh dispatch, Poynton, John A.--Correspondence
A typescript letter (signed) from John A. Poynton to Samuel H. Church. Poynton makes reference to an article appearing in the Pittsburgh dispatch (about an unspecified matter pertaining to Andrew Carnegie) and inquires as to whether or not it is true. On personal letterhead of Andrew Carnegie.
(John A. Poynton to S.H. Church, June 18, 1918)
(John A. Poynton to S.H. Church, June 18, 1918)
Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute)
A typescript letter (signed) from John A. Poynton to Samuel Harden Church. Poynton states that Church's letter of the 6th reached Mrs. Carnegie but the Founder's Day book did not, and, consequently, she has borrowed a copy from James Bertram. Poynton then requests that a copy of the book be sent to him. On Shadowbrook letterhead.
(John A. Poynton to S.H. Church, May 29, 1917)
(John A. Poynton to S.H. Church, May 29, 1917)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Poynton, John A.--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Trusts and trustees, Corporate meetings
A typescript letter (signed) from John A. Poynton to S.H. Church. Poynton informs Church that if the meeting of the Carnegie Corporation trustees is to be held in Pittsburgh, he will be unable to attend and regrets not seeing him (Church). On personal letterhead of Andrew Carnegie.
(John B. Kaiser to Frank P. Hill, August 9, 1935)
(John B. Kaiser to Frank P. Hill, August 9, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Kaiser, of the Oakland Free Library details three "personal recollections" of James Bertram. He suggests that Hill contact the President Emeritus, Charles F. Twing of Western Reserve University for "invaluable material".
(John (Finley) to Frank P. Hill, August 31, 1935)
(John (Finley) to Frank P. Hill, August 31, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
An individual from the New York Times writes to Hill and apologizes for having nothing of interest on James Bertram.
(John H. Finley to Frank P. Hill, August 3, 1935)
(John H. Finley to Frank P. Hill, August 3, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Finley of the New York Times promises to search his files for any mention of Bertram, or as he says, "something from his hand". He attached a proof-copy of an essay entitled, Broadcast to American Library Association.
(John L. Porter to Frederick Keppel, October 25, 1934)
(John L. Porter to Frederick Keppel, October 25, 1934)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Poynton, John A.
Porter expresses his sympathy on hearing of the deaths of James Bertram and John A. Poynton, and asks Keppel to extend his condolences to the families of Bertram and Poynton.
(John Merriam to Frank P. Hill, August 9, 1935)
(John Merriam to Frank P. Hill, August 9, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Merriam apologizes to Hill, as he unable to respond to Hill's request of information related to James Bertram.
(John R. Munro to Frank P. Hill, September 26, 1935)
(John R. Munro to Frank P. Hill, September 26, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Munro apologizes for the delay in his response, and proceeds to briefly discuss James Bertram's character.
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, Sept 8, 1911)
(John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church, Sept 8, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees, Shaw, George E., Pittsburgh (Pa.), Garber, J. A., Church, Samuel Harden, Church, Bertha Jean, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Samuel H. Church concerning the portrait Anders Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. Beatty states that his stenographer has forwarded to him a copy of Church's letter dated August 30, 1911 (i.e. August 31, 1911) minus the ""relative correspondence"". He writes that he is asking her to send him copies of Zorn's letter, presumably dated August 18, 1911 and James Bertram's letter, presumably dated June 30, 1911. He will also ask his stenographer to return the originals to Church. Beatty states that after he receives the copies he will write Church ""more fully"". He writes that he presumes Zorn will enforce payment of the portrait whether it is located in Carnegie's house or ""in our possession"". Beatty states that he doesn't believe Church or the Trustees (Carnegie Institute, Board of Trustees) ""will care to go into a legal battle"" about payment for the portrait. He continues to discuss what could be done about payment for the portrait and refers Church to Mr. Shaw (presumably George E. Shaw, Chairman, Fine Arts Committee, Carnegie Institute) for advice. Beatty states that if the portrait is to be brought here (Pittsburgh, Pa.) then he will have Garber (presumably J. A. Garber) send for it. Includes a P.S. about where Beatty is currently staying and Mr. and Mr. Samuel H. Church's possible visit there. At head of letter states Plymouth, Sept. 8, 1911.
(Joseph L. Wheeler to Frank P. Hill, August 5, 1935)
(Joseph L. Wheeler to Frank P. Hill, August 5, 1935)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934
Wheeler's letter here on James Bertram is written in very respectful terms. He relates his experience in attempting to secure funding for the library in Youngstown, Ohio, through the Carnegie Corporation and his work in cleaning up the "Ohio blacklist".