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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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2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, east side
2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, east side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rooms--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the anteroom located in Andrew Carnegie's New York residence, leading from the library to his office. Caption title; "FAMILY"--Label on mount verso; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, south end
2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, south end
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the anteroom separating Andrew Carnegie's private library from his private office. This photograph features the south end of the room. Caption title; "Family"--Label on mount verso; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, west side
2 East 91st Street, New York, anteroom leading from library to office, west side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Home offices--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., Private libraries--New York (State)--New York--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the anteroom separating Andrew Carnegie's private library from his private office. This photograph features the west side of the room. Caption title; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm; "Family"--Plate on mount; "P-5975"--Mount
(Andrew Carnegie "benefactor of humanity" medal, Union of American Republics)
(Andrew Carnegie "benefactor of humanity" medal, Union of American Republics)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Union of American Republics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Pan-Americanism--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International cooperation--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph presenting the front side of a gold medal issued by the Union of American Republics featuring a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and bearing the inscription "Benefactor of humanity." Title supplied by cataloger; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
(Carnegie Hero Fund medal)
(Carnegie Hero Fund medal)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing three copies of the Carnegie Hero Fund medal, which features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscription "Carnegie Hero Fund, established April 15th 1904. "Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "72"--Mount verso
(Carnegie Hero Fund medals in case)
(Carnegie Hero Fund medals in case)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Trust--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Hero Fund Commission--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing three copies of the Carnegie Hero Fund medal contained in a case. The medal bears the inscription "Greater love hath no man than this that a man lay down his life for his friends." The lid of the case contains a plate bearing the inscription "To Andrew Carnegie from Carnegie Hero Fund Commission." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "67"--Mount verso
Carnegie Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Carnegie Library, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny (Pa.)--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch--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--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Allegheny--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Pictorial works., Allegheny (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Pictorial works., North Side (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting of the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, which would become the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Allegheny Branch following the annexation of Allegheny to the City of Pittsburgh. The foreground features pedestrian traffic, a horse drawn carriage, and a trolley car. It is signed "E. Eldon Deane, del." Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Carnegie Library, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Carnegie Library, Duquesne, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library (Duquesne, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library (Duquesne, Pa.)--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--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Duquesne--Pictorial works., Duquesne (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Duquesne (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting by E. Eldon Deane showing the exterior of the Carnegie Library in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. The foreground features pedestrians and a horse drawn vehicle. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm; "Neg P-2483."
Carnegie library, Fairfield, Iowa
Carnegie library, Fairfield, Iowa
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson County Library (Fairfield, Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jefferson County Library (Fairfield, Iowa)--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--Iowa--Fairfield--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Iowa--Fairfield--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Iowa--Fairfield--Pictorial works., Fairfield (Iowa)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fairfield (Iowa)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting by E. Edlon Deane showing the Jefferson County Library in Fairfield, Iowa, the first Carnegie library west of the Mississippi. The foreground features pedestrians and two horse-drawn vehicles. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 16 x 23 cm; "1892."; "See negative P-1805, Photo Library."; "P194B."
Carnegie Library, Homestead, Pennsylvania
Carnegie Library, Homestead, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library of Homestead (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Library of Homestead (Pa.)--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--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Pictorial works., Homestead (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Homestead (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Homestead (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Homestead (Pa.)--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting by E. Eldon Deane showing the Carnegie Library of Homestead in Homestead, Pennsylvania. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm; "See Neg P-2481."; "69."
Carnegie library, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Carnegie library, Johnstown, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cambria Library (Johnstown, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cambria Library (Johnstown, Pa.)--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--Pennsylvania--Johnstown (Cambria County)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Pennsylvania--Johnstown (Cambria County)--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Johnstown (Cambria County)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Johnstown (Cambria County)--Pictorial works., Horse-drawn vehicles--Pennsylvania--Johnstown--Pictorial works., Trolley cars--Pennsylvania--Johnstown--Pictorial works., Johnstown (Cambria County, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Johnstown (Cambria County, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Pictorial works., Johnstown (Cambria County, Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Johnstown (Cambria County, Pa.)--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a watercolor painting by E. Eldon Deane showing the exterior of the Cambria Library in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, the construction of which was funded by Andrew Carnegie following the Johnstown Flood. The foreground features pedestrians, a horse-drawn carriage, and a trolley car. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "61."
Certificate of membership, Old Time Telegraphers Association
Certificate of membership, Old Time Telegraphers Association
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Old Time Telegraphers Association--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Telegraphers--United States--Societies, etc.
A photograph of a certificate bearing the inscription: This certifies that Andrew Carnegie is a member of the Old Time Telegraphers Association. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
(Diploma of Nationale Oranjebond, July 25, 1907)
(Diploma of Nationale Oranjebond, July 25, 1907)
Orange, House of--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Nationale Oranjebond (Netherlands)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Nobility--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Royal houses--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an honorary diploma presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Nationale Oranjebond, an organization dedicated to maintaining relations between the House of Orange and the citizenry of the Netherlands. The text of the document is in Dutch. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm.; "48"--Mount verso
(Five medals)
(Five medals)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, 1869-1947--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, 1869-1947--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--France--Pictorial works., Medals--Italy--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--United States--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--France--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Italy--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Crosses--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Crosses--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Italy--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing five medals associated with the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie; for four of which the country of origin is discernible: France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States. The Italian medal contains a portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III. The Dutch medal, dated 1904, and the U.S. medal, dated 1906, each contain a Maltese cross. Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "152"--Cardboard mount verso
(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (front side), medal of the University of Paris (reverse side))
(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (front side), medal of the University of Paris (reverse side))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Rescuers Foundation--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Université de Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--Switzerland--Pictorial works., Medals--Denmark--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Norway--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--Denmark--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Medals--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Paris (France)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing five medals: four issued by four of the international Carnegie foundations for heroism (front side), three of which feature portraits of Andrew Carnegie, and one issued by the University of Paris (reverse side). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "155"--Mount verso
(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (reverse side), medal of the University of Paris (front side))
(Five medals-- four Carnegie hero foundation medals (reverse side), medal of the University of Paris (front side))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Heltefond for Norge--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegies Belønningsfond for Heltemod--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stichting Carnegie Heldenfonds--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Rescuers Foundation--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Université de Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Norway--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Netherlands--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Switzerland--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--Denmark--Medals--Pictorial works., Courage--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Medals--Norway--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--Switzerland--Pictorial works., Medals--Denmark--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--France--Paris--Medals--Pictorial works., Norway--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Switzerland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Denmark--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Paris (France)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing five medals: four issued by four of the international Carnegie foundations for heroism (reverse side) and one issued by the University of Paris (front side). Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "156"--Mount verso
(Fondation Carnegie medal, 1909)
(Fondation Carnegie medal, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Fondation Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--France--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--France--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs showing both sides of a medal issued by Fondation Carnegie, the French equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. One side features the portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscriptions "Fondation Carnegie, 1909" and "Liberalite d'un citoyen Americain pour recompenser les actes de courage accomplis en France." The other shows an angel placing a crown of laurels on the head of a genuflecting male figure, and bears the inscriptions "Aux heros de la civilisation" and "Andrew Carnegie, 1909.". Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "63"--Mount verso.; "73"--Mount verso
(Fondation Carnegie medal, 1909)
(Fondation Carnegie medal, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Fondation Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--France--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--France--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing three medals (front side), each featuring the same design, issued by Fondation Carnegie, the French equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust; two are of the same size; the third is a smaller version. Features a portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscriptions "Fondation Carnegie, 1909" and "Liberalite d'un citoyen Americain pour recompenser les actes de courage accomplis en France." The reverse side (not shown in photograph) features an angel placing a crown of laurels on the head of a genuflecting male figure and bears the inscriptions "Aux heros de la civilisation" and "Andrew Carnegie, 1909." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "73"--Mount verso
(Fondation Carnegie medal, 1909)
(Fondation Carnegie medal, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Medals--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Pictorial works., Fondation Carnegie--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Medals--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Pictorial works., Endowments--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Medals--Pictorial works., Heroes--France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--France--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Portrait medallions--France--Pictorial works., France--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs showing both sides of a medal issued by Fondation Carnegie, the French equivalent of the Carnegie Hero Fund Trust. One side features the portrait of Andrew Carnegie and the inscriptions "Fondation Carnegie, 1909" and "Liberalite d'un citoyen Americain pour recompenser les actes de courage accomplis en France." The other shows an angel placing a crown of laurels on the head of a genuflecting male figure and bears the inscriptions "Aux heros de la civilisation" and "Andrew Carnegie, 1909." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
(Four medals)
(Four medals)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Medals--Netherlands--Pictorial works., Medals--Pictorial works., Crosses--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Crosses--Pictorial works., Netherlands--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of four medals associated with the philanthropy of Andrew Carnegie, three of which contain forms of crosses. One of the medals is identified as "Nederlandsche rood kruis." Another bears the inscription "Nemo me impune lacessit." Title supplied by cataloger.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm