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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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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."
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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."
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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.
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Andrew Carnegie and the founding of the Carnegie Institute of Technology
Carnegie-Mellon University, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
This booklet outlines some of the biographical details of Andrew Carnegie's life, as well as the history of the founding of the Carnegie Institute of Technology. It was produced by students in the department of printing in 1937, and penned by Arthur Wilson Tarbell.
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Andrew Carnegie and the rise of big business
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropists – United States -- Biography, Industrialists – United States -- Biography, Steel industry and trade -- United States, Big business -- United States -- History
Livesay's biography of Andrew Carnegie from 1975.
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Andrew Carnegie, apostle of peace
Peace, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Reprinted from Perspectives on Peace 1910-1960, published in connection with the Carnegie Endowment's fiftieth anniversary programme by Stevens and Sons, Ltd., London; The authors discuss Carnegie's outlook on peace-building, and his role in furthering the cause for an international peace.
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Andrew Carnegie, author
Writing, Authorship, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Offprint from the Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, Volume LXXXVIII, Number 4, October, 1964; A profile of Carnegie as a man of letters.
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The Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Memorial: a unique treasure house
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Andrew Carnegie Birthplace Memorial
Cover title; Reprinted from the Dunfermline Press and West of Fife Advertiser, 30th June 1928
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Andrew Carnegie centenary, 1835-1935
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Dunfermline celebration; Address: the Earl of Elgin and Kincardine; Two addresses: John H. Finley; The Andrew Carnegie centenary concert; Recollections of Andrew Carnegie: Walter Damrosch; The memorial meeting; Presiding officer's address: Nicholas Murray Butler; The memorial address: Sir James Colquhoun Irvine; At the annual meeting of the Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; In memory of Andrew Carnegie: Nicholas Murray Butler; The centenary dinner; Introduction by the chairman: Walter A. Jessup; Andrew Carnegie as Founder: Frederick P. Keppel; Andrew Carnegie as patron of learning: James Bryant Conant; A toast in memory of Andrew Carnegie: Henry James; Appreciation: Mrs. Andrew Carnegie
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Andrew Carnegie, educator
Philanthropy, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Reprinted by Carnegie Corporation of New York from Journal of Adult Education, January 1936; The author likens Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic contributions to educational contributions and calls Carnegie an (adult) educator.
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Andrew Carnegie's Hogmanay; or a child's New Year in Calvinist Scotland
Calvin, Jean, 1509-1564, Christmas, Scotland, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Knox, John, ca. 1514-1572
Text adapted from Chapter III of Andrew Carnegie by Joseph F. Wall.
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Apropos of spelling reform
Spelling reform
"An exhaustive discussion" of the subject of spelling reform. Included are tables of "preferred spellings".
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Arbitration
Peace, Peace Treaties, Arbitration, International
Andrew Carnegie argues in favor of arbitration, and arbitration treaties as a means to securing an international peace.
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The Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Associated Artists of Pittsburgh--Constitution, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh--By-laws, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
A booklet containing the aims, constitution and by-laws of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Pa.
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The auld grey toun: Dunfermline in the time of Andrew Carnegie 1835-1919
Dunfermline (Scotland) -- History
A brief history of Dunfermline, Scottland.
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Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie
Philanthropists -- United States -- Biography, Industrialists -- United States -- Biography, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Includes a bookplate with the words, With the Compliments of Mrs. Andrew Carnegie; With illustrations; Parents and Childhood; Dunfermline and America; Pittsburgh and Work; Colonel Anderson and Books; The Telegraph Office; Railroad Service; Superintendent of the Pennsylvania; Civil War Period; Bridge-Building; The Iron Works; New York as Headquarters; Business Negotiations; The Age of Steel; Partners, Books and Travel; Coaching Trip and Marriage; Mills and the Men; The Homestead Strike; Problems of Labor; The 'Gospel of Wealth'; Educational and Pension Funds; The Peace Palace and Pittencrieff; Matthew Arnold and Others; British Political Leaders; Gladstone and Morley; Herbert Spencer and His Disciple; Blaine and Harrison; Washington Diplomacy; Hay and McKinley; Meeting the German Emperor; Bibliography; Index
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The benefactions of Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
The gospel of wealth, the influence of Carnegie's doctrine, Carnegie Corporation of New York; Gifts for libraries, essential place of the public library, communities responsible for maintenance; Gifts for education, American colleges, the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, study of medical education, improvement of medical education; Gifts for scientific research, medical research, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Mount Wilson Observatory; Gifts of sentiment, pension funds, the Carnegie Dunfermline Trust, Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Carnegie Hero Funds; World peace, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, peace organization world wide
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Britain and her offspring
Federal government, Democracy, Canada -- Politics and government, Australia -- Politics and government, South Africa -- Politics and government, Great Britain -- Colonies
Carnegie briefly examines the British constitutional monarchy and discusses his views on democracy and federalism. He relates these ideas to the English-speaking nations of the British commonwealth.
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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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Carnegie Corporation of New York
Carnegie Corporation of New York
Cover title; A very brief overview of the history, policies, and programs of the Carnegie Corporation of New York, with mention of other Carnegie endowments, Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institution of Washington, Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
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