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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Andrew Carnegie, an anniversary address delivered before the Carnegie Institute of Technology, on November the 24th, 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Henry Pritchett sings the praises of Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy and discusses a family of institutions: the Carnegie Institute, the Research Institution of Washington, the Hero Fund, the Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the Peace Endowment, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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A Carnegie anthology
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
A collection of quotations from the written works of Andrew Carnegie. Includes numerous photographs and "a collection of portraits of Mr. Carnegie". Includes a bibliography and index.
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Congratulations on eightieth birthday from the Trustees of the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 29th October, 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., University of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document of the University of Pittsburgh's Board of Trustees (of which Andrew Carnegie had been a member) presenting a statement in honor Carnegie's eightieth birthday. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
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Degree of Doctor of Laws conferred on Mr. Carnegie by Allegheny College, Meadville, Pennsylvania, 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Titles--Pictorial works., Allegheny College (Meadville, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Academic decorations of honor--Pennsylvania--Philadelphia--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Meadville--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Meadville (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten diploma for an honorary degree of Doctor of Laws conferred upon Andrew Carnegie by Allegheny College. Text in Latin. Includes a seal and signatures. Caption title.; "Engraved by Maverick and Wissinger Co. 132 White St., N.Y."--Bottom left corner of photograph.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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Greetings on eightieth Christmas from the Associated Charities of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania-- 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Associated Charities of Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Charities--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Christmas--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a card from the Associated Charities of Pittsburgh wishing Andrew Carnegie a good "eightieth Christmas" and acknowledging his advocacy of peace and his "goodwill to men." It is signed by the organization's trustees, numbering seventeen. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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Medal to commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology, 1915
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Institute of Technology--Anniversaries, etc.--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs of a the front and reverse side of a medal given to Andrew Carnegie to commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology. In the middle of the front side of the medal is a plaque with the inscription: "'My heart is in the work' Andrew Carnegie 1900". Around the front side of the medal is the inscription: "Carnegie Institute of Technology Pittsburgh Pennsylvania". The reverse side of the medal contains the inscription: "To commemorate the eightieth birthday of Andrew Carnegie and the fifteenth anniversary of the Carnegie Institute of Technology 1915." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
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A millionaire's mail bag
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 -- Correspondence
Poynton offers readers selections from letters sent to Andrew Carnegie, in which many of the writers ask for "material benefits". "Mr. Carnegie receives thousands of letters every month from strangers all over the world."
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(Miss Katharine Foster, First Assistant in Order Department)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Employees, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Foster, Katharine
Job description for Katharine Foster, detailing her duties, job title, salary, and length of service at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
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Mr. Carnegie's testimony before the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, February 5th, 1915
Labor -- Pennsylvania, Industries -- United States
Reprinted from the New York Herald February 6th 1915; Includes figures of Library, Organ and College Gifts; Includes an editorial from New York Tribune, Feb 7, 1915, entitled Mr. Carnegie's Testimony; Audience not won yet; Mr. Carnegie's statement; Quotes from the Herald; Homestead Strike Incident; Coal at wholesale; Asks about agreement; Takes no man's job; The problem of rich and poor; Will solve problem; Security for widows' funds; Dictates form of question; Men call him Andy; Gets in a question; Greatest reward of all;
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Mr. Carnegie's testimony before the United States Commission on Industrial Relations, February 5th, 1915
Labor -- Pennsylvania, Industries -- United States
Reprinted from the New York Herald February 6th 1915; Includes figures of "Library, Organ and College Gifts"; Includes an editorial from New York Tribune, Feb 7, 1915, entitled "Mr. Carnegie's Testimony"; Audience not won yet; Mr. Carnegie's statement; Quotes from the Herald; Homestead Strike Incident; Coal at wholesale; Asks about agreement; "Takes no man's job"; "The problem of rich and poor"; Will solve problem; Security for widows' funds; Dictates form of question; Men call him "Andy"; Gets in a question; Greatest reward of all;
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With New Year's greetings from Andrew Carnegie: war abolished-peace enthroned
Peace, Arbitration, International, World War, 1914-1918
Carnegie writes on international arbitration, peace, and an end to World War I
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