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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 John S. Lambie, February 6, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, February 6, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie asks Lambie to forward a letter to the Mayor and City Councils of Pittsburgh. In this letter, Carnegie offers a list of his proposed trustees for the Carnegie Library: James B. Scott, W.J. Holland, Henry Clay Frick, George Macbeth, Reuben Miller, J.F. Hudson, David McCargo, William N. Frew. H.K. Porter, E.M. Ferguson, Robert Pitcairn, and John B. Jackson are included.
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, May 6, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to John S. Lambie, May 6, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Andrew Carnegie writes to Lambie about the resignation of ''three citizen members of the Library Commission'', and the equality of representation of this council, with nine City officials, and nine ''citizens''.
(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, December 2, 1895 (copy))
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 2, 1895 (copy))
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
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, December 26, 1895)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, December 26, 1895)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Carnegie asks that Frew call the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library together for a meeting.
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 31, 1894)
(Andrew Carnegie to William N. Frew, March 31, 1894)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Andrew Carnegie writes to William Frew, the new chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, and the Building Committee. Carnegie briefly discusses some financials, and states that money should not be an issue. Frew should not slight the work, (but) build it to last. Carnegie goes on to mention the acquisition of two mummies, and the plaster cast work of (Giuseppe?) Lelli.
(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 7, 1890)
(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 7, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Andrew Carnegie writes to W.J. Holland to express his regret that the Library Commission had an inauspicious start, and that Holland felt that it was necessary to resign.
(Henry Clay Frick to Andrew Carnegie, February 28, 1894)
(Henry Clay Frick to Andrew Carnegie, February 28, 1894)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Henry Clay Frick writes to Andrew Carnegie on William Frews behalf. Frick states that because Frew had taken over chairmanship of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, and chairmanship of the Building Committee from James B. Scott, he should receive some compensation. With Frews many obligations, he would be unable to work in both positions without some reward. Frick goes on to state that he believes that Frew is better adapted for the position than his predecessor (Scott).
(Henry Clay Frick to William N. Frew, February 28, 1894)
(Henry Clay Frick to William N. Frew, February 28, 1894)
Officials and employees -- Salaries, Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Henry Clay Frick writes to William Frew about Frew receiving compensation for his work as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library Commission of Pittsburgh, and Building Committee.
(Joseph Woodwell to Andrew Carnegie, April 22, 1890)
(Joseph Woodwell to Andrew Carnegie, April 22, 1890)
Academy of Science and Art of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Art Society, Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Articles of incorporation
Woodwell writes to Carnegie about the Pittsburgh Art Society, its membership and its activities. He goes on to describe the group's initiative in applying for a charter (and receiving it), and the group's decision to align itself with the Pittsburgh Academy for Science and Art. Woodwell then relates the activities of the two Societies to the control of the management of the Carnegie Library (Pittsburgh).
(Samuel H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, November 10, 1897)
(Samuel H. Church to Andrew Carnegie, November 10, 1897)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
S.H. Church informs Carnegie of a form letter, sent to the members of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, that asked that each trustee write a biographical sketches about himself for possible future use by the Institute. Church asks that Carnegie write a sketch as well.
(Samuel H. Church to Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, (1897))
(Samuel H. Church to Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, (1897))
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
In this form letter, sent to the members of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Institute, Samuel Harden Church, asks that trustees write biographical sketches about themselves for possible future use by the Institute.
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, April 7, 1900)
(William N. Frew to Andrew Carnegie, April 7, 1900)
Frick, Henry Clay, 1849-1919, Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Frew writes to Carnegie to inform him that he had received the resignation of Henry Clay Frick as a member of the Board of Trustees of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Frew states that the post of Treasurer would become vacant, and need to be filled; he suggests Lovejoy.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, May 9, 1890)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, May 9, 1890)
Trusts and trustees -- Pennsylvania -- Pittsburgh (Pa.), Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Institute. Board of Trustees
Holland writes to Andrew Carnegie about his reasons for resigning from the board of Carnegie's Library Commission, calling it a matter of personal honor.