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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 James Bertram (?), November 10, 1909)
(Andrew Carnegie (?) to James Bertram (?), November 10, 1909)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Museum directors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions--Press coverage, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Press coverage, New-York tribune (New York, N.Y. : 1866 : Daily), Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
An unsigned, unaddressed memo presumably from Andrew Carnegie to his personal secretary James Bertram. Referring to a November 10th New York Tribune article which includes a portion of a speech about the annual Carnegie International art exhibition given by Carnegie Institute of Fine Arts Director John W. Beatty at the November 9th ceremony marking the completion of the new fine arts museum building in Boston, the memo directs Bertram to send Beatty a congratulatory letter.
(""Director of Fine Arts"" to F.D. Millet, April 21, 1908)
(""Director of Fine Arts"" to F.D. Millet, April 21, 1908)
Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924--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, Modern--Exhibitions, Art
A typescript letter from John W. Beatty to Frank D. Millet, marked ""copy."" Beatty accepts the replica of the bust of John Paul Jones offered by Millet, states that activities surrounding the annual exhibition have delayed his response in responding to a recent letter concerning the matter, and reminds Millet that he had already accepted the gift of the bust two years prior when the two had met in New York.
(Fritz von Frantzius to Andrew Carnegie, June 8, 1910)
(Fritz von Frantzius to Andrew Carnegie, June 8, 1910)
Frantzius, Fritz von--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts
Typescript letter. Chicago banker Fritz von Frantzius tells Carnegie that he is a regular visitor to the Carnegie Institute's annual exhibitions and has bought some of his best paintings there. Among the art works that he viewed on his last visit was a landscape by John W. Beatty, whom Frantzius also met for the first time. Frantzius recommends, in confidence, to Carnegie that the painting not be allowed to leave the Institute and instead be added to the permanent collection.
(James Bertram (?) to Ellery Sedgwick, November 11, 1904)
(James Bertram (?) to Ellery Sedgwick, November 11, 1904)
Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Sedgwick, Ellery, 1872-1960--Correspondence, Leslie's monthly magazine, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Feature writing, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Museum directors--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A typescript letter presumably from James Bertram, Andrew Carnegie's personal secretary, to Ellery Sedgwick, editor of Leslie's Monthly Magazine, acknowledging receipt of Sedgwick's November 9th letter and reporting that, though gratified by Sedgwick's request that he write a magazine article about the Carnegie Institute Department of Fine Arts, Mr. Carnegie feels that a better person to write the article would be Museum Director John Beatty.
(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 Bonar to Andrew Carnegie, April 13, 1911)
(James Bonar to Andrew Carnegie, April 13, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Art, American--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--20th century--Exhibitions, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts, Carnegie International, Philanthropists--United States, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Sparks, Arthur Watson, 1871?-1919, Carnegie Institute. Technical Schools, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh--Constitution, Associated Artists of Pittsburgh--By-laws, Bonar, James, 1864-1942--Correspondence
A typescript letter from James Bonar, President of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh to Andrew Carnegie expressing the need for a permanent exhibit of works by local artists. While he praises the galleries in the Carnegie Institute and the ""International Exhibition"" he feels that the International is ""keyed so high"" and a portion of the general public ""is quite unable to understand, comprehend or appreciate its fine points"". Bonar feels it is important to encourage local artists, mentioning an upcoming exhibition to be held at the Carnegie Galleries in November of local artists works. Bonar then requests Carnegie's financial help in creating a permanent exhibit of works by local artists. He explains that Mr. John W. Beatty, Dr. W.J. Holland, Mr. Hyatt, Mr. Arthur W. Sparks and Mr. Setter of the Technical schools and others are interested in helping with this effort. Bonar writes that he is including a copy of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh's constitution and by-laws. On Associated Artists of Pittsburgh letterhead. Signature of James Bonar.
Three new members on jury of art
Three new members on jury of art
Painting, Modern--20th century--Exhibitions, Symons, George Gardner, 1861-1930, Beatty, John W. (John Wesley), 1851-1924, Schofield, Walter Elmer, 1867-1944, Davis, Charles Harold, 1856-1933, Wiles, Irving Ramsay, 1861-1948, Alexander, John White, 1856-1915, Chase, William Merritt, 1849-1916, Hawthorne, Charles Webster, 1872-1930, Prinet, Ren-Franois-Xavier, 1861-1946, Henri, Robert, 1865-1929, Caro-Delvaille, Henry, 1876-1928, Painters--United States, Painters--France, Art museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Dept. of Fine Arts
A Pittsburg Dispatch article which contains photos and brief biographical sketches of the 1913 jury of award for the Carnegie Institute's 17th annual international art exhibition.