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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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Address by Andrew Carnegie upon the occasion of the presentation of the Carnegie Institute to the people of Pittsburgh
Address by Andrew Carnegie upon the occasion of the presentation of the Carnegie Institute to the people of Pittsburgh
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Music Hall, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie's address on November 5th, 1895 to the people of Pittsburgh upon the occasion of the presentation of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry K. Porter, September 24, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry K. Porter, September 24, 1895 (copy))
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, United States. President
Andrew Carnegie writes to Henry K. Porter about securing the attendance of President Grover Cleveland or Pennsylvania Governor, Daniel Hastings, at the opening ceremonies of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh. Carnegie expresses his anxiousness, and states that the event is very important to him.
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry K. Porter, September 24, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to Henry K. Porter, September 24, 1895 (copy))
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, United States. President
Carnegie writes to Porter about an upcoming visit with the President of the United States, Grover Cleveland. Carnegie mentions that he will personally invite the President to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library / Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, May 20, 1890 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to James B. Scott, May 20, 1890 (copy))
Construction contracts -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie writes to James B. Scott to inform him of his planned return to New York from Scotland in September (1890), as well as his intention in traveling to Pittsburgh in October (1890). Carnegie goes on to briefly discuss plans and estimates for the construction of the Carnegie Institute, and expresses his hope that the buildings will be contracted for so that, operations begin next year in the Spring (1891).
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, July 18, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, July 18, 1895 (copy))
Archer, Frederic, 1838-1901, Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie writes about his excitement over the approaching opening of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and Carnegie Institute. Carnegie makes mention of the hiring of organist Frederic Archer.
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, July 22, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, July 22, 1895 (copy))
Abbey, Edwin Austin, 1852-1911, Old master paintings and works of art, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Rites and ceremonies
Carnegie writes to Beatty about two paintings (one by Abbey, and the other by an ""Old Master""), presumably for exhibition at the opening of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh / Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, September 19, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to John W. Beatty, September 19, 1895 (copy))
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Carnegie writes to Beatty about his excitement on the occasion of the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library / Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts
Andrew Carnegie writes to his cashier, Robert A. Franks, and asks that Franks honor drafts not to exceed $10,000 for the purchase of casts in connection with the opening of the Carnegie Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, October 18, 1897)
(Andrew Carnegie to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, October 18, 1897)
Public libraries -- Remodeling -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Andrew Carnegie writes to the President and Trustees of the Carnegie Institute in Pittsburgh about President WIlliam McKinleys plans to attend the Institutes Founders Day celebration. Carnegie goes on to praise the Institutes accomplishments, and speaks of the Citys newfound prominence in arts and sciences. Carnegie states that he believes that enlargement of the Institute and Library (and their branches) is advisable.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, July 16, 1896)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, July 16, 1896)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Industrialists -- Charitable contributions -- United States
In this letter to William Frew, Andrew Carnegie writes about the City of Pittsburghs potential failure to uphold its agreement to financially sustain the Carnegie Library and Institute through local appropriation.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 12, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 12, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Tuthill, William Burnet, 1855-1929, Music-halls -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Auditoriums -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.)
Andrew Carnegie writes to William N. Frew, and expresses his delight on learning of Frews time with John Charles Van Dyke. Carnegie mentions William Tuthills (designer of Carnegie Hall in New York City) exorbitant fee for examining the plans for Pittsburghs Carnegie Music Hall, and expresses his desire that the matter be laid to rest. In the final section of his letter, Carnegie suggests a date of November 6 (1895) for the opening exercises in connection with the Carnegie Library/Institute.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 25, 1895)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Architectural casts, Plaster casts, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Andrew Carnegie informs William Frew that he is authorized to expend up to $10,000 for (artistic) casts for the Carnegie Institute opening exhibitions. Carnegie goes on tell Frew of his plans to ask the Commission for $50,000 per year for the Gallery and Museum.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 11, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, November 11, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie suggests that it would be well to arrange for the revision of remarks, and the eventual printing of the words of speakers given during the opening exercises and the dedication of the Carnegie Institute and Library, November 1895.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 12, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, United States. President
Carnegie writes a rather unintelligible telegram to William Frew, potentially regarding the attendance of the President of the United States at the opening ceremony for the Carnegie Institute and Library. ''No give president up.''
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 31, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, October 31, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Andrew Carnegie asks that William Frew send him a list of the gifts sent in connection with the opening of the Carnegie Institute and Library.
(""City fathers"" visit Carnegie Institute and Library, January 10, 1908)
(""City fathers"" visit Carnegie Institute and Library, January 10, 1908)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh (Pa.)--Officials and employees, Frew, William Nimick, Carnegie Institute
A brief newspaper article (Pittsburgh Press) describing a visit by the ""city fathers"" to Carnegie Institute and Carnegie Library. The article mentions William Nimick Frew.
(Florence Anderson to James M. Bovard, President, November 9, 1966)
(Florence Anderson to James M. Bovard, President, November 9, 1966)
Anderson, Florence--Correspondence, Bovard, James M.--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Carnegie Corporation of New York, Carnegie Institute, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
A letter from Florence Anderson, secretary at the Carnegie Corporation of New York asking James M. Bovard, President of the Carnegie Institute, if he or the Carnegie Library would like a group of letters she found written to Andrew Carnegie about his gifts to Pittsburgh.
(Gems of art for Pittsburg: masterpieces secured by Messrs. Beatty and Frew for Carnegie Library - list of the distinguished home and foreign artists who have already contributed)
(Gems of art for Pittsburg: masterpieces secured by Messrs. Beatty and Frew for Carnegie Library - list of the distinguished home and foreign artists who have already contributed)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
This clipping, from an unidentified source, discusses a meeting in which plans for the musical and art features in connection with the opening and dedication of the Carnegie Library and gallery were discussed.
(Henry Clay Frick to the Carnegie Free Library Commission of Pittsburgh, PA, February 20, 1894)
(Henry Clay Frick to the Carnegie Free Library Commission of Pittsburgh, PA, February 20, 1894)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Henry Clay Frick writes to the Carnegie Free Library Commission of Pittsburgh and provides documentation detailing the transfer of one million dollars to his account for use with relation to the construction of Carnegie Library and Complex. Frick offers an accounting of vouchers paid: leaving a balance of $722,469.10.
(Henry K. Porter to Andrew Carnegie, October 11, 1894)
(Henry K. Porter to Andrew Carnegie, October 11, 1894)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
Henry Porter, the chairman of an advisory committee to the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, writes to Andrew Carnegie about the opening exercises planned for the Library building. Porter outlines a rough schedule, suggesting that the event take place on Tuesday, June 11, 1895 (which would later take place on November 15, 1895), and include as requisite speakers, Andrew Carnegie, the Mayor of Pittsburgh, and the Chairman of the Carnegie Library Commission. Porter goes on to say that an invitation for the Governor of Pennsylvania and the President of the United States would be in order, as would an opening of the Art Gallery with a free exhibition. In his closing, Porter asks for Carnegie's recommendations on how to proceed.