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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 to Charles Heinroth, December 7, 1911)
(Andrew Carnegie to Charles Heinroth, December 7, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Heinroth, Charles, 1874-1963--Correspondence, Organists--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Music Hall--Organs, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch. Music Hall--Organs, Organ (Musical instrument)--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Organs (musical instruments)--Conservation and restoration, Allegheny (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Charles Heinroth, organist and director of music at the Carnegie Institute, noting Heinroth's repair of the organ at the Institute and asking him to ""look over the Allegheny organ and say what you think can be done"". The ""Allegheny organ"" was located at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Allegheny Regional Branch, Music Hall.
(Andrew Carnegie to ""dear friend"")
(Andrew Carnegie to ""dear friend"")
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Pritchett, Henry S. (Henry Smith), 1857-1939, Carnegie Institute, Schenley Hotel (Pittsburgh, Pa.)
A typscript letter from Andrew Carnegie to an unidentified correspondent expressing his disapproval of a recent public outburst by William Jacob Holland, as reported to him by Henry S. Pritchett, offering instructions to ""ignore him"" if Holland attends an upcoming meeting, and mentioning a cut in funds to his department plus the necessity of additional ""strict discipline."" Marked ""Confidential"" and ""Copy of Letter.""
(Andrew Carnegie to J. Beatty, March 28, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to J. Beatty, March 28, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--Correspondence, Evans, William Thomas, 1843-1917--Art collections, Carnegie Institute, Church, Samuel Harden, Museum trustees--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--Employees--Pensions--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pension trusts--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
An unsigned typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to John Beatty, Carnegie Institute Director of Fine Arts, written in response to Beatty's March 27th letter. Carnegie states that he has no interest in buying any paintings from the W.T. Evans art collection and he defends Samuel Church's handling of Carnegie Institute pension matters.
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, December 28, 1900)
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, December 28, 1900)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute, Art
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty discussing paintings to be purchased for exhibition at Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to J.W. Beatty, December 31, 1900)
(Andrew Carnegie to J.W. Beatty, December 31, 1900)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute, Art, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, advising Beatty to ""buy the three named"" and stating ""three thousand for Harest field"" (references to paintings to be purchased for exhibition at Carnegie Institute). Also refers to Carnegie's letter of the 28th.
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Cunningham, Charles R.--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
An unsigned typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Charles Cunningham, Carnegie Institute Custodian of Buildings and Grounds, thanking him for sending a picture of the ""Model Engine Room.""
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
(Andrew Carnegie to Mr. Cunningham, April 27, 1913)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Cunningham, Charles R.--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
An unsigned typescript copy of a letter from Andrew Carnegie to Charles Cunningham, Carnegie Institute Custodian of Buildings and Grounds, thanking him for sending a picture of the ""Model Engine Room.""
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 27, 1914 ; Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie, Jan. 29, 1914)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, Jan. 27, 1914 ; Samuel Harden Church to Andrew Carnegie, Jan. 29, 1914)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Pritchett, Henry S. (Henry Smith), 1857-1939, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute of Technology
Handwritten letter, marked ""confidential."" Carnegie notes that Henry Pritchett will be in Pittsburgh for two days. He describes troubling behavior by W.J. Holland and says that the latter should be on par with other Institute departments and under strict discipline. At the end of the letter is a handwritten draft, dated Jan. 29, by Church in response to Carnegie's letter, stating that Holland is not suited to be on a committee representing ""the University"" (Carnegie Technical Schools?), and that the arrival of Pritchett will be welcome as he can handle the situation.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
Copy of typescript letter of introduction for a group of Scottish (?) students who will be visiting Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, June 6, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute
Typescript letter of introduction for a group of Scottish (?) students who will be visiting Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Lambert, George, Sir, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Steel Company, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie requests that Church show the visiting Sir George Lambert the Carnegie Institute and ""the manufactories"" (i.e., the Carnegie Steel plants). On personal letterhead.
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church, November 18, 1908 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Lambert, George, Sir, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Steel Company, Steel-works--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie requests that Church show the visiting Sir George Lambert the Carnegie Institute and ""the manufactories"" (i.e., the Carnegie Steel plants). Marked ""Copy of letter.""
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Money, Philanthropists--United States, Endowments, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Western University of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Observatory, Degrees, Academic, Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937, University of Chicago--Endowments, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Western University of Pennsylvania--Endowments, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Endowments, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Technical Institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Scotland
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church. Carnegie thanks Church for replying to his inquiry into what he would do if he had at his disposal $5-10 million, and states that he will not be able to deal with the subject before sailing to Scotland for summer holiday. On personal letterhead.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, April 25, 1908 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Money, Philanthropists--United States, Endowments, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Western University of Pennsylvania, Allegheny Observatory, Degrees, Academic, Rockefeller, John D. (John Davison), 1839-1937, University of Chicago--Endowments, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Western University of Pennsylvania--Endowments, Carnegie Museum--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts--Endowments, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools--Endowments, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Technical Institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Scotland
A typescript letter (signed) from Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church. Carnegie thanks Church for replying to his inquiry into what he would do if he had at his disposal $5-10 million, and states that he will not be able to deal with the subject before sailing to Scotland for summer holiday. Marked ""Copy of letter.""
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, February 8, 1915)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, February 8, 1915)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Manly, Basil Maxwell, 1886-1950, United States. Commission on Industrial Relations, Governmental investigations, Legislative hearings, Working class--Pennsylvania, Labor--Pennsylvania, Industries--Pennsylvania, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church requesting that the Commission on Industrial Relations be given use of the Carnegie Institute's public hall as well as ""anything else they wish"" during their visit to Pittsburgh.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, January 15, 1915)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, January 15, 1915)
Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A telegram from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church requesting the latest annual report of the Carnegie Institute. Marked ""duplicate of telephoned telegram."" Includes penciled notations.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church thanking Church for sending him a volume of newspaper clippings on Carnegie Institute's Founder's Day.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, May 6, 1912 (copy))
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden--Correspondence, Founder's Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church thanking Church for sending him a volume of newspaper clippings on the Carnegie Institute's Founder's Day festivities. Includes notation in pencil: ""Founder's Day clipping from newspapers"". Marked ""Copy of Letter"".
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Schenley, Mary Croghan--Portraits, Lauder, George, Lauder, Maggie, Art
A copy of a typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie relates the acquisition by John W. Beatty of a portrait of Mary Schenley from George and Maggie Lauder for the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
(Andrew Carnegie to S.H. Church, October 28, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Church, Samuel Harden, 1835-1919, Carnegie Institute, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Lauder, George, Lauder, Maggie, Schenley family--Portraits
A copy of a typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel Harden Church. Carnegie relates the acquisition by John W. Beatty of a painting of a Schenley family portrait for the Carnegie Institute. Includes penciled inscription: Where is original?