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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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Address by Andrew Carnegie; at the presentation of Princeton Lake, December 5, 1906
Princeton University
Carnegie's speech on the occasion of his presentation of a lake to Princeton University. Carnegie touches on a variety of subjects from the history of Princeton University, its stature as the "University (loyal) to the American cause", and athletics in general.
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(Andrew Carnegie and Woodrow Wilson at Princeton University)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Princeton University, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Carnegie on the Princeton University campus, in cap and gown, exiting a building with Woodrow Wilson.
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(Andrew Carnegie and Woodrow Wilson at Princeton University)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Princeton University, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Carnegie and Woodrow Wilson on the Princeton University campus, walking in cap and gown.
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(Andrew Carnegie and Woodrow Wilson at Princeton University)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Princeton University, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Carnegie and Wilson on the Princeton University campus, in cap and gown, entering a building.
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(Andrew Carnegie and Woodrow Wilson at Princeton University)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Princeton University, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Carnegie on the Princeton University campus, in cap and gown, in a procession with Woodrow Wilson.
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(Andrew Carnegie to , (1906)
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(Andrew Carnegie to James Bertram, n.d.)
An almost illegible, handwritten note from Andrew Carnegie to James Bertram.
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(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel H. Church, (1906))
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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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Edwin M. Stanton: an address by Andrew Carnegie on Stanton Memorial Day at Kenyon College
Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869
Carnegie speaks about the life and activities of Edwin M. Stanton.
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Gold medal, A.C.H.
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photograph of a gold medal, attached to a ribbon. The medal has a cross pattee in the center with a shield of an American flag and the letters A, C and H on three of the arms and the date 1906 on the fourth arm. The outside of the medal is circled by a wreath with an eagle at the top of the wreath. On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
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Ivory mallet used by Mrs. (i.e. Mr.) Carnegie in laying the memorial stone of the Kings Theatre, Edinburgh, 18th, August 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., King's Theatre (Edinburgh, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Theaters--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mallets--Scotland--Edinburgh--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Masonry--Equipment and supplies--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of a side and top view of an ivory mallet used by Andrew Carnegie in laying the corner stone of the King's Theatre, Edinburgh, Scotland on August 18, 1906. The top of the mallet is engraved with the words: "Presented to Andrew Carnegie Esq. LLD by W.S. Cruikshank and Son, the contractors for the King's Theatre, on his laying the memorial stone, 18th August 1906." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
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Medal and Mr. Carnegie's badge as delegate, 14th Conference of Inter-parliamentary Union, Palace of Westminster, London-- 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910--Pictorial works., Inter-parliamentary Union. Conference--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., International organization--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., World politics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Badges--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Great Britain--Kings and rulers--Pictorial works., Great Britain--Kings and rulers--Medals--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of Mr. Carnegie's badge and both sides of a medal for the 14th Inter-parliamentary Union Conference held in London in 1906. The badge has 1906 in the middle and includes the inscription: "Inter-parliamentary Conference, London". The front side of the medal has a portrait of King Edward VII, King of Great Britain and includes the inscription: "King Edward VII, the peacemaker". The reverse side of the medal features the draped figure of Victory holding a wreath and the inscription: "XIV Conference Inter-parliamentary Union Palace of Westminster 1906." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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(Names suggested for Founder's Day)
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Pour la simplificacion de l'ortografe
Spelling reform
L'apôtre Barés; Pour la simplificacion ortografique; Les adversaires de la simplificacion -- Réponses à leurs ataques; Le programe de simplificacion ortografique; Le mouvement réformiste -- Vœus des Amicales et des Congrès; Le Programe de réformes de M. Barès; Les Idées de M. Barés; Apel aus Instituteurs
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The problem of spelling reform
Spelling reform
Skeat's piece on the problems of spelling reform.
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Silver gilt key used in opening public library, Wakefield, 2nd June, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Wakefield--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Wakefield--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Locks and keys--England--Wakefield--Pictorial works., Wakefield (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wakefield (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Photographs of the front and reverse sides of a decorative silver gilt key used in opening the public library in Wakefield, presumably in Wakefield, England. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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Simplified spelling: for the use of government departments
Spelling reform
Second edition.
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Simplified spelling: for the use of government departments
Spelling reform
First Edition
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