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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 William N. Frew, December 2, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures
Carnegie writes to Frew about his views on a unity of management and discusses the City of Pittsburghs commitment in matching Carnegies contributions to the Carnegie Institute. Carnegie speaks in broad terms of entrusting his wealth to a committee of able men. His remarks seem to foreshadow the birth of the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
(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 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.
(Common council passed both bills without a change: appropriation and tax levy ordinances go through after four hours talk)
(Common council passed both bills without a change: appropriation and tax levy ordinances go through after four hours talk)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
An article from the Pittsburg Post from 1898 detailing the passage of two finance bills in the Pittsburgh City Council. The article mentions the Carnegie Librarys request for a $90,000 appropriation, Mr. Siebert's resistance, and Mr. Stengel's support.
(Needs of the library: President W.N. Frew of the Board of Trustees presents his estimates)
(Needs of the library: President W.N. Frew of the Board of Trustees presents his estimates)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
This article discusses the Carnegie Librarys requested appropriation of $90,000 in 1898. The article touches on William Frew's efforts and the opening of the Lawrenceville Branch.
(Passed without change: appropriation and tax ordinances in common council)
(Passed without change: appropriation and tax ordinances in common council)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
An article from the Pittsburg Times from 1898 detailing the passage of two finance bills in the Pittsburgh City Council. The article mentions the Carnegie Librarys request for a $90,000 appropriation, Mr. Siebert's resistance, and Mr. Stengel's support.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 10, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 10, 1898)
Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania Allegheny (Pa.), Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Endowments
William Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie regarding the Carnegie Librarys requested appropriation of $90,000 for 1898. Frew states that he includes extracts of Mayor Fords address to the City Council of Pittsburgh. Frew adds that he offered a proposal to Geyer, Mayor of Allegheny City, regarding the presentation of monument in memory of Carnegies friend and mentor, Colonel James Anderson.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 26, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, February 26, 1898)
Carnegie libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Public libraries -- Pennsylvania -- Lawrenceville (Pittsburgh, Pa.), Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania Allegheny (Pa.), Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
William Frew expresses his pleasure on hearing that the Finance Committee of the City Council of Pittsburgh recommended a $92,000 appropriation for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew includes a newspaper clipping pertaining to that report. Frew mentions the appointment of W.J. Holland as the Director of the Carnegie Museum, the completion of the Lawrenceville Branch library, and the proposal for a monument of Carnegies friend, Colonel Anderson.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 1, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 1, 1898)
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh -- Statistics, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Monuments, Anderson, James, 1785-1861 Statues, Public sculpture -- Pennsylvania Allegheny (Pa.)
William Frew informs Andrew Carnegie that the City Council of Pittsburgh passed an ordinance that included an appropriation of $90,000 for the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew lists the appropriations made by the city in 1895, 1896, 1897, 1898, and suggests that in anticipation of the opening of branch libraries in the city, appropriations might rise to $150,000. Frew ends his letter by offering up statistics related to the Library and Music Hall, and by telling Carnegie that the City of Allegheny accepted Carnegies offer of a monument to Colonel James Anderson.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 16, 1897)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 16, 1897)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Orchestra, Arts Society of Pittsburgh (Pa.), Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
W.N. Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie about details of the operation of the Pittsburgh (Symphony) Orchestra. Frew states in his message here that guarantors requested that the Pittsburgh Art Society allow them to name a committee. Frew gives some news of the City of Pittsburgh's (Carnegie) Library appropriation.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 3, 1898)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 3, 1898)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
William Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie regarding the Carnegie Librarys requested appropriation of $90,000 in 1898
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 3, 1900)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, March 3, 1900)
Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.) -- Appropriations and expenditures, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
William Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie regarding the Carnegie Librarys appropriation of $126,000 for 1901.