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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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Andrew Carnegie, educator
Andrew Carnegie, educator
Philanthropy, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Reprinted by Carnegie Corporation of New York from Journal of Adult Education, January 1936; The author likens Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic contributions to educational contributions and calls Carnegie an (adult) educator.
Andrew Carnegie, educator
Andrew Carnegie, educator
Philanthropy, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
Reprinted by Carnegie Corporation of New York from Journal of Adult Education, January 1936; The author likens Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic contributions to educational contributions and calls Carnegie an (adult) educator.
(Annual Carnegie Day exercises, Tuesday, November twenty-sixth, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty Nine, Carnegie Institute of Technology)
(Annual Carnegie Day exercises, Tuesday, November twenty-sixth, Nineteen Hundred and Twenty Nine, Carnegie Institute of Technology)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Wealth, Industries -- United States, Philanthropy
Myron Taylor's piece on industry, culture, empire, wealth and philanthropy. He asks that his listeners "dwell upon the life and works of the founder (Andrew Carnegie)" so as "to refresh our recollection of his character, his generosity and his achievements."
(Carnegie Day address -- November 28, 1939)
(Carnegie Day address -- November 28, 1939)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Boundaries -- United States, Carnegie family, Philanthropy
Hotchkiss discusses the concept of the frontier, particularly the concept of the frontier in the context of the United States of America; he relates this to Andrew Carnegie.
The gospel according to Andrew
The gospel according to Andrew
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy
An overview of Carnegie's philanthropic activities.
Heart to heart talks
Heart to heart talks
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy, Libraries, Corporations -- Corrupt practices, Wealth
Tom Masson writes as Andrew Carnegie. He explains "his" rise in industry and the motivations for "his" philanthropy / public benefactions.
Inside Andrew Carnegie
Inside Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy
Carnegie-Mellon alum Peggy Farrah writes a piece on Andrew Carnegie from a 'psychohistorian's point of view'.
(Life brief on Vardaman's decision to decline Andrew Carnegie's financial contribution to the University of Mississippi)
(Life brief on Vardaman's decision to decline Andrew Carnegie's financial contribution to the University of Mississippi)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy, University of Mississippi, Labor
Little journeys to the homes of great business men: Andrew Carnegie
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.
Modern anecdotes: Mr. Carnegie
Modern anecdotes: Mr. Carnegie
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy
Mr. Carnegie's gift of £10,0000 to Keighley: The donor admitted a freeman of the borough, brilliant and memorable gatherings, a multi-millionaire on true success in life.
Mr. Carnegie's gift of £10,0000 to Keighley: The donor admitted a freeman of the borough, brilliant and memorable gatherings, a multi-millionaire on true success in life.
Keighley (England), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy
An article from the Keighley Herald that details Andrew Carnegie's gift and visit to the town.
No hierarchy with paganation in title fields
No hierarchy with paganation in title fields
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy
Henry Pritchett sings the praises of Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy and discusses a family of institutions: the Carnegie Institute, the Research Institution of Washington, the Hero Fund, the Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, the Peace Endowment, and the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(Topics of the times: books disturb people)
(Topics of the times: books disturb people)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie libraries, Philanthropy, Books
A brief opinion piece about the power of books, related to Andrew Carnegie's endowment of libraries.
(Your Excellencies, and people of British Guiana)
(Your Excellencies, and people of British Guiana)
Georgetown (Guyana), Cost and standard of living, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Philanthropy, Imperialism
Bertram's address here covers a variety of subjects from the concept of a standard of living, to Empire, and Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy.