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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Bronze medal, Carnegie Hero Fund, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rescues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Medals--Pictorial works., Rescues--Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works.
Two photographs presenting the front and reverse sides of the bronze medal of the Carnegie Hero Fund for 1909. Inscribed on the front side: "Presented by the Trustees of the Carnegie Hero Fund, for heroic endeavour to save human life, 1909." Inscribed on the reverse side: "He serves God best who most nobly serves humanity." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
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Little journeys to the homes of great business men: Andrew Carnegie
Philanthropy, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
On cover: vol. 25 August MCMIX no. 2. This booklet summarizes the first seventy-five years of Carnegie's life; from family, immigration, and work on the railways, to his dealings in industry and philanthropy.
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The path to peace upon the seas
Sea-power, Naval strategy, Peace
Andrew Carnegie discusses peace on the seas; Reprinted from the London Times, of June 19th, 1909 (slightly revised); Includes supplement (p. 13-16).
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Reception de M.A. Carnegie a la Sorbonne
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
"To Secretary Bertram, with regard, Andrew Carnegie, Skibo, August 12, 1909". A program for a reception in honor of Andrew Carnegie.
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William Chambers; an address delivered at the celebration of the jubilee of the Chambers Institution
Chambers, William, 1800-1883
Andrew Carnegie's talk delivered on the life and activities of William Chambers.
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The wrong path: a speech delivered at the annual meeting of the New York Peace Society, on April 21st, 1909
Peace-Building, Peace
Carnegie disputes the maxims of "Peace is secured by nations arming themselves until they are too powerful to be attacked," and "If you wish Peace prepare for War."
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