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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 President Frew, January 8, 1908)
(Andrew Carnegie to President Frew, January 8, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc.
Telegram dated January 8, 1908 from Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew expressing delight that the City Fathers will be not only hearing but seeing the development of the Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to W. N. Frew, May 17, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to W. N. Frew, May 17, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Public Libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Frew discussing the city of Pittsburgh's yearly allotment for their library system. Carnegie notes that if the allotment is maintained at the same level as last year, possibly with an increase for the newest building, he believes that funds for the upcoming year will be sufficient. In order to avoid surprises on either side and to help further the trustees' agenda, Carnegie recommends that Frew keep in close contact with city officials.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 11, 1906 (manuscript))
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 11, 1906 (manuscript))
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburghFinance, Public librariesPolitical aspects--PennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Public librariesPennsylvaniaPittsburgh--Endowments, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919Correspondence
Handwritten letter in which Andrew Carnegie tells William Frew that all cities appoint library commissions, and he doesn't believe that the people of Pittsburgh would accept political control rather than a commission. It should be an easy matter to fix a sum for the Carnegie Librarys maintenance and let the City pay that to the commission. He dismisses the idea of a contract to manage the city's libraries for $150,000 annually, thus relieving the city of responsibility for maintaining them, and he will not pay for such purpose, especially as Pittsburgh will need over twice that much money in the future. He proposes a private conference with Mayor Guthrie and some of the board members to discuss his plans.
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to William Nimick Frew, April 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
Handwritten letter from Andrew Carnegie requesting a conference on the issues between the City of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Library.
(Andrew Carnegie to Wm. N. Frew, May 16, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to Wm. N. Frew, May 16, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch--Endowments, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public Libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Frew discussing the amount to appropriate towards construction of a branch library at Homewood. Carnegie emphasizes his opinion that Pittsburgh city officials must adopt a clearly defined policy regarding the development and funding of their library system before the trustees can make a final decision about the amount of the appropriation.
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, July 16, 1906)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.N. Frew, July 16, 1906)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Frew providing further clarification about the respective roles of the library trustees and the city of Pittsburgh with regard to library funding and fund administration and explaining the source of Carnegie's concerns about tensions between the library trustees appointed by himself and those appointed by the city. The letter includes handwritten references to related letters in another correspondence collection.
(Burd S. Patterson to Andrew Carnegie, August 3, 1911)
(Burd S. Patterson to Andrew Carnegie, August 3, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Olcott, Frances Jenkins, Craver, Harrison W., Children's librariansPennsylvaniaPittsburgh---Resignation, Employees--Resignation--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library School, Library educationPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Library schoolsPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Patterson, Burd Shippen--Correspondence
Typescript letter from Burd S. Patterson to Andrew Carnegie written in support of Frances J. Olcott, Head of the Children's Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Director of the Training School for Children's Librarians, noting that she should never have been asked to resign. Includes notations in letter and signature of Burd S. Patterson in ink.
(Burd S. Patterson to Andrew Carnegie, August 8, 1911)
(Burd S. Patterson to Andrew Carnegie, August 8, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Olcott, Frances Jenkins, Craver, Harrison W., Employees--Resignation--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library School, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Newspapers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Patterson, Burd Shippen--Correspondence, Children's librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh---Resignation, Library education--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
Typescript letter from Burd S. Patterson to Andrew Carnegie referencing three enclosed newspaper clippings regarding the firing of Frances Jenkins Olcott, Head of the Children's Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Director of the Training School for Children's Librarians. One of the articles is found in the Pittsburgh newspaper, The Dispatch. According to Mr. Patterson the article was written by James F. Hudson.
(Draft of suggestions regarding policies and procedures for branch libraries, n.d.)
(Draft of suggestions regarding policies and procedures for branch libraries, n.d.)
Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
A four page draft of suggestions regarding various policies and procedures for branch libraries. Draft is undated and unsigned. The document is also extremely fragile and very brittle.
(F.E. Alden to Andrew Carnegie, December 3, 1903)
(F.E. Alden to Andrew Carnegie, December 3, 1903)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Alden and Harlow Architects, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Oakland (Pittsburgh, Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Library benefactors--United States, Alden, Frank E.--Correspondence
A typescript from Frank E. Alden to Andrew Carnegie concerning the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Main Library building in Oakland a section of Pittsburgh, Pa. Alden informs Carnegie that he has a large drawing of the front of Carnegie Library, Forbes Street elevation, that he would like to show him in connection with a model, presumably for changes to the building; On Alden and Harlow Architects, Farmers Bank Building, Pittsburgh, Pa.
(Frances J. Olcott to Harrison W. Craver, June 24, 1911)
(Frances J. Olcott to Harrison W. Craver, June 24, 1911)
Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Children's librariansPennsylvaniaPittsburgh---Resignation, Employees--Resignation--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library School, Library educationPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Library schoolsPennsylvaniaPittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Olcott, Frances Jenkins--Correspondence
Letter from Frances J. Olcott, Head of the Children's Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Director of the Training School for Children's Librarians, to Harrison W. Craver stating she believes Craver has a personal issue with her but will resign as of August 1st.
(George W. Guthrie to Andrew Carnegie, February 12, 1909)
(George W. Guthrie to Andrew Carnegie, February 12, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Homewood Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. South Side Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence
Letter dated February 12, 1909 from George W. Guthrie, Mayor of Pittsburgh, to Andrew Carnegie discussing the financial status of certain branch libraries and the amount of money the City of Pittsburgh will be able to contribute during these financially hard times.
(George W. Guthrie to William N. Frew, January 12, 1907)
(George W. Guthrie to William N. Frew, January 12, 1907)
Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Guthrie, George W.--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from George W. Guthrie to William Nimick Frew regarding the stance the city will take on providing funds to the library. (The copy was enclosed with a letter from Frew to Andrew Carnegie dated January 14, 1907.)
(Harrison W. Craver to Frances J. Olcott, June 2, 1911)
(Harrison W. Craver to Frances J. Olcott, June 2, 1911)
Olcott, Frances Jenkins--Correspondence, Carnegie Library School, Employees--Resignation--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Craver, Harrison W.--Correspondence, Library education--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library schools--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Children's librarians--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh---Resignation
Copy of a typescript letter from Harrison W. Craver to Frances J. Olcott, Head of the Children's Department of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and Director of the Training School for Children's Librarians, asking her to resign her positions at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.
(Henry (illegible) to Andrew Carnegie, April 12, 1907)
(Henry (illegible) to Andrew Carnegie, April 12, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Two page handwritten letter dated April 12, 1907 from Henry (illegible) to Andrew Carnegie complimenting Carnegie on his recent address. He also thanks him for doing great things for Pittsburgh and for employing his daughter Mary at the Carnegie Library which has enabled him to live comfortably.
(Henry Shenk Co. to W.N. Frew, February 12, 1908)
(Henry Shenk Co. to W.N. Frew, February 12, 1908)
Henry Shenk Company--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Frank Peach and Co., Sterling Company of Pittsburg, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. East Liberty Branch, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh--Finance, Frew, William Nimick--Correspondence
Two-page letter dated February 12, 1908 from the Henry Shenk Company to William Nimick Frew regarding the Frank Peach and Company matter involving the Sterling Company and payment for granite.
(James Bertram to Andrew Carnegie, January 6, 1914)
(James Bertram to Andrew Carnegie, January 6, 1914)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Allegheny Regional Branch, Public libraries--Mergers--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Mergers--Pennsylvania--Allegheny City, Carnegie Institute of Technology, Technical institutes--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Universities and colleges--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Macbeth, George A., Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence
A typescript letter from James Bertram to Andrew Carnegie regarding the merger of the Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Free Library of Allegheny and a meeting between the committees representing ""the technical schools"" and ""the university."" James Currie Macbeth is mentioned in a passing reference.
(Joseph Buffington to Andrew Carnegie, Apr. 9, 1906)
(Joseph Buffington to Andrew Carnegie, Apr. 9, 1906)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Finance, Public libraries--Political aspects--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh--Endowments, Buffington, Joseph, 1855-1947--Correspondence
Handwritten letter in which Judge Buffington gives his views on the situation described in William Frew's letter of April 6. He has great faith in the people of Pittsburgh and believes that the issues will be worked out satisfactorily, according to the plan proposed by Frew.
(Joseph Buffington to Andrew Carnegie, April 21, 1909)
(Joseph Buffington to Andrew Carnegie, April 21, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Dispatch (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Board of Trustees, Hamerschlag, Arthur Arton, Buffington, Joseph, 1855-1947--Correspondence
Letter dated April 21, 1909 from Judge Joseph Buffington to Andrew Carnegie in which Judge Buffington makes reference to newspaper articles published in The dispatch (Pittsburgh, Pa) dated April 21, 1909. He remarks upon how good the articles look for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. He then asks Mr. Carnegie if Hamerschlag can be added to the Board of Trustees.
(Note from MVLB to Miss Demorest, April 2, 1945 with photostat copy of floor plan for library)
(Note from MVLB to Miss Demorest, April 2, 1945 with photostat copy of floor plan for library)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Library buildings--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Buildings, structures, etc., Demorest, Rose--Correspondence
Note from MVLB to Rose Demorest, Pennsylvania Room Librarian, asking if she would like the attached photostat of the floor plan of the library before it was remodeled for her files. Note is dated April 2, 1945. Photostat is credited to Peterson magazine, New York and is undated.