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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
"A tribute to Andrew Carnegie from the people of Fort Worth, Texas" in binding, 1st and 2nd pages
"A tribute to Andrew Carnegie from the people of Fort Worth, Texas" in binding, 1st and 2nd pages
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fort Worth Public Library--Endowments--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--Texas--Fort Worth--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Texas--Fort Worth--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fort Worth (Tex.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Fort Worth (Tex.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
Two photographs comprising a document issued on behalf of the people of Fort Worth, Texas, paying honor to Andrew Carnegie for the donation that, ten years earlier, paid for the construction of a public library building. Caption title; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Address by the working men of the City of Dunfermline, 27th July, 1881
Address by the working men of the City of Dunfermline, 27th July, 1881
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Dunfermline, Scotland)--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--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dunfermline--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Dunfermline--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cornerstone laying--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an address by "the working men of Dunfermline" expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for the gifts of public baths and a free library, issued on the occasion of the laying of the memorial stone of the Carnegie Free Library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address from New York Methodist Preachers endorsing endowment for international peace
Address from New York Methodist Preachers endorsing endowment for international peace
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York Methodist Preachers. Meeting--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Endowment for International Peace--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten document from the New York Methodist Preachers Meeting commending and endorsing Andrew Carnegie's endowment for international peace. Includes decorative initial and signatures. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address in black leather case on behalf of the Scottish National Song Society to their honorary president
Address in black leather case on behalf of the Scottish National Song Society to their honorary president
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Titles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish National Song Society--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Folk songs, Scots--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Folk music--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music--Societies, etc.--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an ornamented address by the Scottish National Song Society thanking Andrew Carnegie for lending his name to the organization as their honorary president. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 34 x 26 cm
Address of appreciation accompanying presentation of a medallion from the Scots' Charitable Society, Boston, Massachusetts
Address of appreciation accompanying presentation of a medallion from the Scots' Charitable Society, Boston, Massachusetts
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scots' Charitable Society (Boston, Mass.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Charities--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scottish Americans--Charities--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Boston (Mass.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten document from the Scots' Charitable Society of Boston, given to Andrew Carnegie, an honorary member of the Society, during the year of their 250th anniversary celebration. The address accompanies a presentation of a medal to him and thanks him for his donations and interest in the Society. Included is praise for his humanitarianism, philanthropy and involvement in promoting education and peace The Society then expresses their pride in him as a "Scotsman." It is signed by Alexander McGregor, President. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of appreciation, Dunfermline Choral and Orchestral Societies, 23rd September 1887
Address of appreciation, Dunfermline Choral and Orchestral Societies, 23rd September 1887
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Homes and haunts--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline Choral Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline Orchestral Society--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music patrons--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Music--Scotland--Dunfermline--Societies, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Choral societies--Scotland--Dunfermline--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a letter undersigned by the officers of the Dunfermline Choral Society and the Dunfermline Orchestral Society expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for monetary contributions. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Address of appreciation from the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Pennsylvania
Address of appreciation from the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young Men's Institute of Homestead (Pa.). Committee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young Men's Institute of Homestead (Pa.)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young men--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Societies and clubs--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teenage boys--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Societies and clubs--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young men--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Conduct of life--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teenage boys--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Conduct of life--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Young men--Religious life--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teenage boys--Religious life--Pennsylvania--Homestead--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Homestead (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten document by the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Pennsylvania to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his generous gifts to the Institute. Included in the photograph is a decorative ribbon, seal and signatures of the Young Men's Institute of Homestead, Committee. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Address of appreciation, in roll, from the Urban District of Wood Green, England, for the increase from £8000 to £8569, in gift for free public library, 29th July, 1908
Address of appreciation, in roll, from the Urban District of Wood Green, England, for the increase from £8000 to £8569, in gift for free public library, 29th July, 1908
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Woods Green (London, England). Urban District Council. Meeting (1908)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wood Green (London, England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wood Green (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten document given to Andrew Carnegie from the Urban Distict of Wood Green, England expressing gratitude for his provision of a free public library. This document was approved at a meeting of the Wood Green Urban District Council held on April 29th, 1908. Includes decorative lettering, signatures and a seal. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of appreciation presented by Lord Bryce and Sir Swire Smith on the occasion of presenting the bust of Mr. Carnegie by Sir W.G. John, to the Peace Palace at The Hague
Address of appreciation presented by Lord Bryce and Sir Swire Smith on the occasion of presenting the bust of Mr. Carnegie by Sir W.G. John, to the Peace Palace at The Hague
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Statues--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., John, William Goscombe, Sir, 1860-1952--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., International Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Permanent Court of Arbitration--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Vredespaleis (Hague, Netherlands)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Arbitration, International--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Courthouses--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Busts--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Memorials--Netherlands--Hague--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hague (Netherlands)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hague (Netherlands)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an ornamented document bearing an address by Sir Swire Smith and Sir James Bryce to Andrew Carnegie on the occasion of the inauguration of the Palace of Peace, the new home of the International Court of Arbitration at The Hague, the building of which Carnegie had funded. The address mentions the inclusion of a bust of Carnegie as a memorial to his generosity in the cause of international peace. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Address of appreciation, the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America for the foundation of the Church Peace Union, February 14th, 1914
Address of appreciation, the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America for the foundation of the Church Peace Union, February 14th, 1914
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Church Peace Union--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peace--Religious aspects--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Religious institutions--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document issued by the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America thanking Andrew Carnegie for a donation enabling the creation of the Church Peace Union. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of thanks for free library building from Runcorn, England-- February, 1907
Address of thanks for free library building from Runcorn, England-- February, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Runcorn (England). Library Committee--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--England--Runcorn--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Runcorn--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Runcorn (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Runcorn (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an address issued by the Library Committee of the Urban District Council of Runcorn, England, to Andrew Carnegie, expressing appreciation for the funding of a new library building. The text indicates that a number of photographs of the building were to have accompanied the address. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Address of thanks for free library, from Maxwelltown, Scotland, 13th October 1899
Address of thanks for free library, from Maxwelltown, Scotland, 13th October 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--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--Scotland--Dumfries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dumfries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Maxwelltown (Dumfries, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an ornamented address from the Burgh of Maxwelltown, Scotland, thanking Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £10,000 to the Burghs of Maxwelltown and Dumfries for the construction of a library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of thanks for public school library, Braddock, Pennsylvania
Address of thanks for public school library, Braddock, Pennsylvania
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Braddock (Pa.). Board of School Directors--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--Braddock--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., School libraries--Pennsylvania--Braddock--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Braddock (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Braddock (Pa.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document issued by the Board of School Directors of Braddock, Pa., containing a statement of gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for the funding of a public school library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of thanks for the gift of one years wages each, from employees on the Skibo estate, July, 1901
Address of thanks for the gift of one years wages each, from employees on the Skibo estate, July, 1901
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Employees--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Skibo (Scotland)--Employees--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Domestics--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the first page of a handwritten address by the employees of Skibo thanking Andrew Carnegie for the gift of one year's wages. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of thanks from teachers of Manitoba, 1910
Address of thanks from teachers of Manitoba, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Manitoba. Dept. of Education--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Teachers--Manitoba--Travels--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Canadians--Travels--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Manitoba--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an address of thanks by the teachers of Manitoba, on behalf of the Manitoba Department of Education, to Andrew Carnegie for his "kindly and truly patriotic service" rendered during a visit to Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Address of thanks from the County Borough of Cork for the gift of $10,000 (i.e. £10,000) for a free library building, August 8, 1902
Address of thanks from the County Borough of Cork for the gift of $10,000 (i.e. £10,000) for a free library building, August 8, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie Free Library (Cork, Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Cork--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Cork--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a document of the Council of the County Borough of Cork, Ireland, containing a statement of gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for his donation of £10,000 for the construction of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm
Address of thanks, from the inhabitants of Dyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, for Carnegie library buildings, 17th October, 1908
Address of thanks, from the inhabitants of Dyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, for Carnegie library buildings, 17th October, 1908
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--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--Scotland--Dyce--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dyce--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dyce (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dyce (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a handwritten address issued on behalf of the citizens of Dyce, Scotland, expressing gratitude to Andrew Carnegie for providing public library buildings. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 35 x 26 cm