Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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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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(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.
Ancient order of Foresters
Ancient order of Foresters
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Foresters Friendly Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fraternal organizations--Great Britain--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document from the Ancient Order of Foresters given to "Andrew Carnegie, Esquire of New York, entered 18th July 1881." This document includes the name of the order at the bottom and it is decorated with vignettes, including a large one in the middle of the document portraying two hunters standing between a shield. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
(Anders Zorn to Samuel Church, April 25, 1911)
(Anders Zorn to Samuel Church, April 25, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
Western Union telegram presumably from Anders Zorn to presumably Samuel Church regarding a portrait to be painted of Carnegie by Zorn. Zorn agrees to a three quarter length portrait and to expect the sitting (with Carnegie) Monday morning in New York. ""Wired A.C., 4/25"", written in ink at bottom of telegram.
(Anders Zorn to Samuel Church, May 15, 1911)
(Anders Zorn to Samuel Church, May 15, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Mora (Sweden), Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Pittsburgh (Pa.), Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church regarding the portrait Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. He explains that Carnegie liked the portrait and he hopes that Church likes it too. He writes that the portrait looks best in ""subdued light"". Zorn asks that communication to him be sent to Mora, Sweden. He asks Church to give his regards to Mr. John Beatty and ""the other friends in Pittsburgh"".
(Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church, August 18, 1911)
(Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church, August 18, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920, Painters--Sweden, Portraits, Art commissions, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church explaining that Mr. Church's opinion of his portrait of Andrew Carnegie is the same opinion that he receives about all of his portraits. Church had written Zorn, presumably in a previous letter dated, July 12, 1911, that he feels the portrait appears unfinished and asks Zorn what can be done about this matter. Zorn's response is that he ""cannot see what could be done as I never touch a previously signed and dated portrait"". He writes that if a second portrait is commissioned he cannot guarantee a better result.
(Anders Zorn to S.H. Church, December 17, 1911)
(Anders Zorn to S.H. Church, December 17, 1911)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Philanthropists--United States--Portraits, Mora (Sweden), Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel H. Church regarding the portrait Zorn painted of Andrew Carnegie. He explains that the portrait he painted of Andrew Carnegie, ordered by Church on April 21, 1911, has not been paid and he expects a check of $7,000 ""as soon as possible"". ""Mora, Sweden"" at top of letter.
(Anders Zorn to S.H. Church, January 23, 1912)
(Anders Zorn to S.H. Church, January 23, 1912)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Portraits, Carnegie Institute, Painters--Sweden, Art commissions, Portraits, Carnegie Institute, Zorn, Anders, 1860-1920--Correspondence
A handwritten letter from Anders Zorn to Samuel Harden Church acknowledging the receipt of payment for his portrait of Andrew Carnegie commissioned by Carnegie Institute.
(Anderson H. Hopkins to Geo. A. Macbeth, August 21, 1906)
(Anderson H. Hopkins to Geo. A. Macbeth, August 21, 1906)
Macbeth, George A.--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Children's librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library Schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Cost of operation, Hopkins, Anderson H.--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Anderson H. Hopkins, Director of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, to George A. Macbeth, Chairman of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Board of Trustees Library Committee, addressing funding concerns for the upcoming school year at the Training School for Children's Librarians.
Andrew Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography, Industrialists -- United States -- Biography, Steel industry and trade -- United States, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Joseph F. Wall's "masterful" biography of a giant of American industry.
(Andrew Carnegie)
(Andrew Carnegie)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A photograph of Andrew Carnegie in his twenties (27?).
(Andrew Carnegie)
(Andrew Carnegie)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A print of John W. Alexander's portrait of Andrew Carnegie.
(Andrew Carnegie)
(Andrew Carnegie)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A formal portrait of Carnegie near the end of his life.
(Andrew Carnegie)
(Andrew Carnegie)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A photograph of Anders Zorn's portrait of Andrew Carnegie from 1911. It is owned by the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh.
(Andrew Carnegie , Dunfermline Scotland)
(Andrew Carnegie , Dunfermline Scotland)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A paperweight depicting Andrew Carnegie. The photo and text are set in hard plastic with dried flowers, and the text reads "Andrew Carnegie, Dunfermline, Scotland".
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to A. Ochs, April 28, 1909)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to A. Ochs, April 28, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Ochs, Adolph S. (Adolph Simon), 1858-1935--Correspondence, New York times, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Press coverage, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, School administrators--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Press coverage, Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie Institute--Presidents--Press coverage
An unsigned copy of a typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Adolph Ochs, owner and publisher of the New York Times, complaining about recent negative and inaccurate newspaper coverage concerning Carnegie Institute Board President William Frew, the Pittsburgh Technical Schools, and School Director Arthur Hamerschlag. The letter is accompanied by a copy of an April 25th news story and a letter from Frew. A handwritten notation indicates that this is Frew's copy of the letter and a typescript postscript, presumably added by James Bertram, directs Frew to follow up on the matter if necessary.
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to James Bertram (?), November 10, 1909)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to James Bertram (?), November 10, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Museum directors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions--Press coverage, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Press coverage, New-York tribune (New York, N.Y. : 1866 : Daily), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An unsigned, unaddressed memo presumably from Andrew Carnegie to his personal secretary James Bertram. Referring to a November 10th New York Tribune article which includes a portion of a speech about the annual Carnegie International art exhibition given by Carnegie Institute of Fine Arts Director John W. Beatty at the November 9th ceremony marking the completion of the new fine arts museum building in Boston, the memo directs Bertram to send Beatty a congratulatory letter.