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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(Common council passed both bills without a change: appropriation and tax levy ordinances go through after four hours talk)
(Common council passed both bills without a change: appropriation and tax levy ordinances go through after four hours talk)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
An article from the Pittsburg Post from 1898 detailing the passage of two finance bills in the Pittsburgh City Council. The article mentions the Carnegie Librarys request for a $90,000 appropriation, Mr. Siebert's resistance, and Mr. Stengel's support.
(Needs of the library: President W.N. Frew of the Board of Trustees presents his estimates)
(Needs of the library: President W.N. Frew of the Board of Trustees presents his estimates)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
This article discusses the Carnegie Librarys requested appropriation of $90,000 in 1898. The article touches on William Frew's efforts and the opening of the Lawrenceville Branch.
(Passed without change: appropriation and tax ordinances in common council)
(Passed without change: appropriation and tax ordinances in common council)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
An article from the Pittsburg Times from 1898 detailing the passage of two finance bills in the Pittsburgh City Council. The article mentions the Carnegie Librarys request for a $90,000 appropriation, Mr. Siebert's resistance, and Mr. Stengel's support.