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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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(James Bertram (?) to himself, December 18, 1909)
(James Bertram (?) to himself, December 18, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments
A typescript note, presumably written by Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary James Bertram to himself to document the receipt of a 6-page letter from William Holland requesting additional money for the 1910 Fossil Fund and the forwarding of that letter, with approval from Carnegie, to Carnegie's business secretary Robert Franks.
(James Bertram to Frank D. Millet, April 16, 1908)
(James Bertram to Frank D. Millet, April 16, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Millet, Frank D.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, American Academy in Rome, Art
An unsigned typescript letter presumably from James Bertram to Frank D. Millet, referencing Millet's letter of the 14th. Bertram assures Millet that he must be mistaken about John Beatty's presumed lack of interest in obtaining the replica of the bust of John Paul Jones that has been offered the Carnegie Institute, about which Andrew Carnegie has expressed enthusiasm.
(James Bertram to Frank D. Millet, April 23, 1908)
(James Bertram to Frank D. Millet, April 23, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Millet, Frank D.--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, American Academy in Rome, Art
A typescript letter (unsigned) from James Bertram to Frank D. Miller. Bertram thanks Millet for the bust of John Paul Jones donated to the Carnegie Institute and states that, having spoken to John W. Beatty, the misunderstanding regarding the gift has been resolved.
(James Bertram to S.H. Church, April 21, 1913)
(James Bertram to S.H. Church, April 21, 1913)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie, Louise, Benefactors--United States, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc.
A signed typescript letter from James Bertram to Samuel Church written in response to Church's April 17th letter to Andrew Carnegie. Bertram notes that Carnegie is gratified by Church's letter of thanks and regrets that he and Mrs. Carnegie will be unable to attend the upcoming Founder's Day celebration.
(James Bertram to S.H. Church, December 16, 1910)
(James Bertram to S.H. Church, December 16, 1910)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Church, Bertha Jean, Shopping--New York (State)--New York
A typescript letter from James Bertram to Samuel H. Church regarding a visit by Mr. Samuel H. Church and Mrs. Bertha Jean Church to Andrew Carnegie. Bertram writes that Carnegie would like to see them the next day and suggests that they come around 5:00 p.m. after Mrs. Church has finished her shopping or possibly Sunday.
(James Bertram to W.J. Holland, May 8, 1908)
(James Bertram to W.J. Holland, May 8, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Museum, Commercial china, Bills of lading
An addendum to James Bertram's letter of the 5th to William Jacob Holland, stating that the inventory for a shipment of chinaware for the museum has ""turned up.""
(J.B. to Dr. Holland, December 13, 1909)
(J.B. to Dr. Holland, December 13, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments
An initialed typescript letter presumably from James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to William Holland, Director of the Carnegie Museum, acknowledging the receipt of Holland's December 10th letter, presumably requesting additional money for next year's Fossil Fund, and informing Holland that Carnegie has directed his business secretary Robert Franks to send Holland $15,000 for the Fund in a day or two.
(""P. Secretary"" to John W. Beatty, April 23, 1908)
(""P. Secretary"" to John W. Beatty, April 23, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Millet, Frank D., Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792, Busts, American Academy in Rome, Art
A typescript letter (unsigned) from James Bertram to John W. Beatty. Bertram inquires of Beatty whether or not he has written to Frank D. Millet to resolve the misunderstanding surrounding the bust of John Paul Jones.
(""P. Secretary"" to W.J. Holland, May 5, 1908)
(""P. Secretary"" to W.J. Holland, May 5, 1908)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Museum, Commercial china, Bills of lading
A typescript letter (unsigned) from James Bertram to William Jacob Holland, accompanying a bill of lading for a shipment of chinaware for the Carnegie Museum. Bertram mentions ""There is no inventory of the China""; the following two words (""of course"") are crossed out.