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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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(Albert J. Barr to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1905)
(Albert J. Barr to W.N. Frew, January 21, 1905)
Barr, Albert James--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Thaw, Mary Copley--Correspondence, Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh post (Pittsburgh, Pa. : 1887 : Daily), Libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny County, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Management, Carnegie Institution--Management, Public institutions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Management, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Library benefactors--United States, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Politics and government, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Management, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Finance
A typescript copy of a letter from Albert J. Barr to William Nimick Frew concerning a letter that was written to, Albert J. Barr, editor of the Pittsburgh Post about the Carnegie Institution and Library. This letter entitled: Carnegie gift's versus city's maintenance of Carnegie institutions, presumably written by Mary Copley Thaw criticizes the ""waste"" in management of the Carnegie Institute and Library and the amount of money the cities who are gifted with Carnegie libraries have to pay to maintain them. Mr. Barr suggests to fill the next vacancy on the Board of Trustees with the election of Mrs. M. C. T (i.e. Mrs. Mary Copley Thaw).
All under one roof ; Scheme of administration
All under one roof ; Scheme of administration
Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Pitcairn, Robert, 1836-1909, Brown, J. O., McConway, William, Mellon, Andrew W. (Andrew William), 1855-1937, Jackson, John B., Carnegie Institute of Technology
A newspaper article, from an undetermined newspaper, discussing differences of opinion between Andrew Carnegie and some of his trustees about the location of Carnegie's technical institute. Named in the article are: Robert Pitcairn, J.O. Brown, William McConway, A.W. Mellon, and John B. Jackson.
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.S. (sic) Church, April 22, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to S.S. (sic) Church, April 22, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
An unsigned typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Church congratulating the Carnegie Institute Board of Trustees on the continued success of the Institute and thanking them for their devoted service.
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to Wm. N. Frew, (June 14, 1906?))
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to Wm. N. Frew, (June 14, 1906?))
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Library trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An undated, unsigned, handwritten draft of a letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, requesting lists of individuals servings as trustees of the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, February 6, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, February 6, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie asks Lambie to forward a letter to the Mayor and City Councils of Pittsburgh. In this letter, Carnegie offers a list of his proposed trustees for the Carnegie Library: James B. Scott, W.J. Holland, Henry Clay Frick, George Macbeth, Reuben Miller, J.F. Hudson, David McCargo, William N. Frew. H.K. Porter, E.M. Ferguson, Robert Pitcairn, and John B. Jackson are included.
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, May 6, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, May 6, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Andrew Carnegie writes to Lambie about the resignation of ''three citizen members of the Library Commission'', and the equality of representation of this council, with nine City officials, and nine ''citizens''.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, August 19, 1901 (draft))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, August 19, 1901 (draft))
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A folded handwritten letter (what appears to be a draft of a letter) from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Secretary, Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, concerning the acceptance by ex-President Grover Cleveland (presumably to speak at the upcoming Founders Day celebration). Carnegie continues by stating that he hopes the ""additions can be pushed"" and he praises the men who manage the Institution.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, June 17, 1901 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, June 17, 1901 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Balfour, Arthur James, Earl of, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Laurier, Wilfrid, Sir, 1841-1919, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute--Buildings, Buildings--Additions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Eminent domain--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church in response to a letter from Samuel Harden Church dated June 6, 1901, concerning speakers for Founder's Day 1901. Carnegie writes about potential speakers including, Mr. Balfour, President Grover Cleveland and Prime Minister Laurier of Canada. Mr. Carnegie states that he plans to attend the opening of the new building (an addition to Carnegie Institute). Carnegie then goes on to write about how he is watching the papers ""anxiously"" for any progress that is being made in ""condemning"" the ground for a new building.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Lake Mohonk (N.Y.), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Vacations, Highlands (Scotland)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, written in response to Church's letter of the 11th, in which Carnegie reiterates his reasons for not attending Lake Mohonk and suggests that Mrs. Carnegie is in need of ""a quiet time in the Highlands.""
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 13, 1912 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Lake Mohonk (N.Y.), Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Vacations, Highlands (Scotland)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, written in response to Church's letter of the 11th, in which Carnegie reiterates his reasons for not attending Lake Mohonk and suggests that Mrs. Carnegie is in need of ""a quiet time in the Highlands"". Marked ""Copy of letter"".
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of Carnegie Institute, December 31, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of Carnegie Institute, December 31, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter (with corrections in pencil) from Andrew Carnegie, originally intended for W.N. Frew, but , in revision, to ""the President and Trustees of the Board of Carnegie Institute,"" detailing priorities for dividing his endowment among the component bodies of the Institute. Carnegie declares that the Art Department should acquire modern works for the gallery, not those of the ""old masters.""
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 13, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 13, 1895)
Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie asks that William Frew present a recommendation to the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute calling for the creation of an additional Board that would administer what Carnegie calls, the Art Fund.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Carnegie writes to Frew about his views on a unity of management and discusses the City of Pittsburghs commitment in matching Carnegies contributions to the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie speaks in broad terms of entrusting his wealth to a committee of able men. His remarks seem to foreshadow the birth of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895 (copy))
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie writes to Frew about his views on a unity of management and discusses the City of Pittsburghs commitment in matching Carnegies contributions to the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie speaks in broad terms of entrusting his wealth to a committee of able men. His remarks seem to foreshadow the birth of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 26, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 26, 1895)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie asks that Frew call the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library together for a meeting.
(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 7, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 7, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Andrew Carnegie writes to W.J. Holland to express his regret that the Library Commission had an inauspicious start, and that Holland felt that it was necessary to resign.
(Andrew Carnegie to Wm. N. Frew, June 14, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to Wm. N. Frew, June 14, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Library trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew requesting lists of individuals currently serving as trustees of the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, February 10, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, February 10, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie, Louise, Frew, Emily Berry, 1856-1940, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Magee, William Anderson, Pittsburgh (Pa.). Common Council, Pittsburgh (Pa.). Select Council, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932
A typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew concerning several items. Carnegie expresses his and his wife's concern over the illness of Frew's wife. Mr. Carnegie then states that he is glad to hear of the increase for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh from the City of Pittsburgh and would like ""every member of our Board"" to ""win the confidence of the Mayor and Members of Council"". Finally, Carnegie thinks that the heads of Frew's departments (of the Carnegie Institute) including, Hamerschlag, Beattie and Holland should ""develop something"" and ""spred (i.e. spread) themselves, each setting forth the unequeld (i.e unequaled) capabilities of his won (i.e. one) department"".
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, January 19, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, January 19, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute--Finance, Carnegie Institute--Endowments
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, president, Board of Trustees, Carnegie Institute, concerning what Frew and the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute would do with an extra fifty or a hundred thousand yearly income for the Institute. Includes corrections in ink and signed by Andrew Carnegie.
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, October 19, 1900)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, October 19, 1900)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Wu, Tingfang, 1842-1922, China, Missions--China., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew in response to Frew's letter of 9th regarding Carnegie Institute's Founder's Day celebration the following month. Carnegie expresses his excitement over the event, making reference to the expected attendance of Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang and lamenting the realities of Western influence on Chinese civilization.