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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 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 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 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, 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.
(Frank R. Stockton to Andrew Carnegie, April 30, 1899)
(Frank R. Stockton to Andrew Carnegie, April 30, 1899)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Frank Stockton writes to Andrew Carnegie and thanks him for the Report of ""Founders Day"", presumably from 1898.
(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 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.
(Invitation to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library Building, Pittsburgh
(Invitation to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library Building, Pittsburgh
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
An invitation to the opening exercises of the Carnegie Library Building, Pittsburgh, for dedication by Mr. Carnegie on November 5, 1895
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, June 26, 1895)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, June 26, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Museum loans -- United States, Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
John W. Beatty of the Art Society of Pittsburgh writes to Andrew Carnegie about arrangements for borrowing and acquiring artwork for exhibition for the opening and dedication of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and the Carnegie Institute. Beatty mentions arrangements made with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, as well as his intention to inquire after the collections of prominent Pittsburghers, Carnegie included.
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, September 4, 1895)
(John W. Beatty to Andrew Carnegie, September 4, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute, Museum loans -- United States, Art Institute of Chicago
John W. Beatty of the Art Society of Pittsburgh writes to Andrew Carnegie about arrangements for borrowing and acquiring artwork for exhibition for the opening and dedication of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, and the Carnegie Institute. Beatty mentions arrangements made with Hutchinson at the Art Institute of Chicago, as well as his intention to inquire after the collections of prominent Pittsburghers, Carnegie included.
(Morgan Edwards Gable to Andrew Carnegie, October 23, 1895)
(Morgan Edwards Gable to Andrew Carnegie, October 23, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
M.E. Gable, managing editor at the Pittsburg Times writes to Andrew Carnegie about the plans for the newspapers coverage of the formal opening of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and states that it would be on an extensive scale. Gable goes on to ask if Carnegie would be willing to work with Gable on forming an article about Carnegie, the man, his daily rountines, friendly personal matters, etc.
(Triumphant Democracy: 30,000 people thronged the new Library and mingled with utter disregard to social distinction in Hall and Gallery)
(Triumphant Democracy: 30,000 people thronged the new Library and mingled with utter disregard to social distinction in Hall and Gallery)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
The author here writes in extravagant terms about the informal opening of the Carnegie Institute and Library in Pittsburgh. He describes the mingling of the aristocratic and working classes, and the throngs present for various organ performances and gallery displays.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 19, 1895)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, June 19, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute
William N. Frew writes to Andrew Carnegie and outlines the events for the opening week of the Carnegie Institute in November 1895.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, September 2, 1895)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, September 2, 1895)
Rites and ceremonies, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
William Frew writes in rather vague terms to Andrew Carnegie on the best plan for having the people well represented at the opening of the library building. Frew says that he will attempt to see that Carnegies wishes are carried out.