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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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(A. Brauer to William Holland (?), November 21, 1907)
Brauer, August, 1863-1917--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Museum fr Naturkunde in Berlin, Natural history museums--Germany--Berlin
A translated unsigned typescript copy of a letter from German Museum Director August Brauer, presumably written to Carnegie Museum Director William Holland, discussing plans to install a gift diplodocus model in the Light-court of the Royal Museum of Natural History in Berlin in spring 1908.
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(Andrew Carnegie (?) to Wm. J. Holland, October 31, 1907)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Natural history museums--Paris--France, Natural history museums-Berlin--Germany
An unsigned typescript letter, presumably from Andrew Carnegie to Carnegie Museum Director William Holland, expressing delight about plans to install gift diplodocus models in Germany and Paris and inviting Holland to visit Skibo once the installations have been completed.
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(Andrew Carnegie to C.H. Sherrill, March 21, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Sherrill, Charles Hitchcock, 1867-1936--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Argentina, Quintana, Manuel, 1835-1906, International American Conference (1st : 1889-1890 : Washington, D.C.), France, Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy, Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Charles H. Sherrill regarding a letter received on March 16, 1911 from Sherrill requesting Carnegie donate a cast of the Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. Mr. Carnegie agrees to comply with the request. Carnegie remembers sitting next to Senor Quintana, future president of Argentina, at the first Pan-American Conference. Mr. Quintana mentioned to Mr. Blaine that he wanted to invite Carnegie to visit Argentina as a guest of the state. Mr. Carnegie states that Quintana's life was too short. Carnegie then writes that he will only consider giving copies of the Diplodocus to a place when requests are made by heads of state. He has given copies to France, Germany Russia, Austria and Italy and he highly prizes the acknowledgements he has received from these heads of state. He asks Sherrill to have the current president of Argentina (Dr. Saenz Pena) sign an application, which Sherrill can prepare and then ""it will be filed with the rest"".
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(Andrew Carnegie to Elihu Root, December 30, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937--Correspondence, Nabuco, Joaquim, 1849-1910, Lacerda, Joa?o Batista de, 1846-1915, Castro, Cipriano, 1856?-1924, Brazil, Venezuela, Argentina, Russia, Austro-Hungarian Monarchy, Italy, Great Britain, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Arbitration, International, United States--Foreign relations--1901-1909
A typescript letter (unsigned) from Andrew Carnegie to Elihu Root. In response to Root's letter of the 24th, Carnegie agrees to present a Diplodocus replica to Brazil, as requested by Brazilian ambassador to the U.S. Joaquim Nabuco, stipulating that museum director Lacerda put in an official request bearing the name of the Brazilian president, as Carnegie grants the Diplodocus only to requests by the person of a nation's highest office.
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(Andrew Carnegie to Robert A. Franks, February 2, 1912)
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Carnegie Museum, Museum exhibits, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Diplodocus, Paleontology, Spain, Argentina, Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, 1886-1941, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence
The top portion of a typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to his financial secretary Robert A. Franks authorizing payment to William Jacob Holland for the creation of two replicas of the Diplodocus carnegii to be presented as gifts to Argentina and Spain.
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(Andrew Carnegie to ""S.A. Lafine Quevubo"" (i.e., S.A. Lafone Quevado), November 19, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Lafone Quevedo, Samuel A. (Samuel Alexander), 1835-1920--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, Diplodocus, Museo de La Plata, Natural history museums--Argentina--La Plata, Museum directors--Argentina, Argentina, Peace, Peace treaties--America, America
An unsigned typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to Samuel A. Lafone Quevado, director of Argentina's national museum at La Plata, acknowledging Lafone Quevado's letter of October 24 and declaiming for a peace treaty among all the republics of the Americas.
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, February 5, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Carnegie Museum, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museum exhibits, Argentina, Spain, Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, 1886-1941, China
A unsigned typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Jacob Holland, written in response to Holland's letter of the 3rd. Carnegie answers in the affirmative as to whether he should continue making replicas of the Diplodocus carnegii those to be given to Argentina and Spain have been completed.
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, January 24, 1908)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Dinosaurs, Diplodocus, Pittsburgh, Pa., Muse?um national d'histoire naturelle (France), Paris (France), Natural history museums--France--Paris--Exhibitions, Spring, Skibo (Scotland)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland in regards to a letter Holland sent to Carnegie dated January 22, 1908. In the letter of January 22, 1908, Holland writes about the copy of the Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) that was donated to the museum in Paris, presumably the Muse?um national d'histoire naturelle located in Paris, France. Holland states in the letter of January 22, 2008 that he has received a letter from Paris, France from the director of the museum there stating that they will be ready to receive Holland in the spring. They are having the name W. Carnegie engraved on a marble slab recognizing him as the donor. Holland assures Carnegie that he is writing to have them change the W. to A. on the slab. He asks Carnegie to let him know when he will be available to visit Paris, France in the spring for a ""pleasant formality."" Carnegie writes in response to the above mentioned letter that he is disappointed that they do not have room for the full name (presumably Carnegies name) and that he wants Holland to attend the reception in Paris in the spring and report back to him at Skibbo.
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, January 26, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Rian?o, Juan, Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, 1886-1941, Diplodocus, Museum exhibits, Carnegie Museum, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Argentina, Spain, Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869, Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
An unsigned typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to William Jacob Holland discussing Spanish ambassador Juan Rian?o's request for a copy of Diplodocus carnegii. Carnegie orders Holland to fulfill the request as is being done for Argentina. Also mentions a photograph of ""Grant's letter to Stanton.""
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, January 30, 1912)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Museum exhibits, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Diplodocus, Alfonso XIII, King of Spain, 1886-1941, Dinosaurs--Utah, Paleontological excavations--Utah, Spain, Argentina
An unsigned typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William Jacob Holland discussing the diplodocus carnegii replicas to be presented as gifts to Spain and Argentina and the discovery in Utah by Carnegie Museum paleontologists of what, according to Holland's description, was the largest and most complete dinosaur to be found to date in the United States.
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, May 2, 1910)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Travel--Russia--Saint Petersburg.
Typescript letter (unsigned). Carnegie writes to encourage Holland to go to Russia to set up the Diplodocus and visit him at Skibo on his return.
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, November 21, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Carnegie Museum, Argentina, Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914, Naon, Romolo S., Brazil, Pittsburgh (Pa.)
A typescript letter presumably from Andrew Carnegie to William J. Holland concerning the donation of a copy of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. In the letter Carnegie states that he received a note from the president of Argentina (Sa?enz Pen?a), via the ambassador of Argentina (Ro?mulo S. Naon) requesting a Diplodocus for Argentina since Carnegie recommended one for Brazil. Carnegie (erroneously) notes there are two Diplodocus in Pittsburg and wonders if they might send the first one to Argentina, but he notes, ""I suppose it would be too valuable as being the original"". He asks Holland for his help in resolving this request by Argentina.
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(Andrew Carnegie to W.J. Holland, November 24, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Carnegie Museum, Argentina, Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
A typescript letter from Andrew Carnegie to William J. Holland concerning the donation of a copy of a Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. Carnegie tells Holland that he should get the (replica) of the Diplodocus ready for Argentina and to ship it to President Saenz-Pena in Buenos Aires.
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Carnegie Museum correspondence
Franks, Robert A.--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Transportation, Argentina, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Travel costs, Spain, Carnegie Museum, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A document describing: a letter from William Jacob Holland to Robert A. Franks regarding travel expenses for Holland's trip to Buenos Aires for the delivery and installation of the Diplodocus carnegii replica donated to the Argentine government; and a memo from Franks on stated expenses. Affixed to sheet is a cutting from a piece of correspondence requesting that the recipient ""honor the calls of (Holland) ... for sums as needed to the extent of Fifteen hundred dollars, to pay for work on replica of Diplodocus for Spain and two extra ones to be held in reserve.""
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(C.H. Sherrill to Andrew Carnegie, April 24, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Argentina, Naon, Romolo S., Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914, Argentina, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, International American Conference (1st : 1889-1890 : Washington, D.C.), Peace, Gonzales, Joaquin V., Universidad Nacional de La Plata, Chile, Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, South America, Bolivia, Bolivia--Boundaries--Peru, Peru--Boundaries--Bolivia, Sherrill, Charles Hitchcock, 1867-1936--Correspondence
A typescript letter from Charles Hitchcock Sherrill to Andrew Carnegie concerning a letter Sherrill received from Carnegie, dated March 21, 1911. Mr. Sherrill writes that he sent a copy of this letter to Dr. Naon, Argentine Ambassador, suggesting that he telegram President Saenz Pena about the ""fossil diplodocus"". Sherrill reminds Carnegie that President Saenz Pena was a colleague of Carnegie's at the first Pan-American Congress. The subject of universal peace is brought up along with reference to a pamphlet that Sherrill included with this letter (not here) written by Dr. Joaquin V. Gonzales. Dr. Gonzales, the former President of La Plata University and current Ambassador to Chile ""sums up the universal desire for peace"" in his pamphlet. Sherrill writes about the efforts of Secretary Knox and President Taft's efforts ""toward maintaining international peace in South America"". Mr. Sherrill concludes by mentioning his efforts in helping to restore relations between Bolivia and Argentina over the ""Bolivian-Peruvian boundary dispute"". The letter Includes penciled marking on page one.
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(C.H. Sherrill to Andrew Carnegie, March 16, 1911)
Sherrill, Charles Hitchcock, 1867-1936--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Museo de La Plata, Natural history museums--Argentina--La Plata, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
A typescript letter from Charles H. Sherrill (U.S. Ambassador to Argentine) to Andrew Carnegie requesting him to donate a cast of the Diplodocus (Diplodocus carnegii skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to the La Plata Museum located near the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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(C.H. Sherrill to Andrew Carnegie, March 23, 1911)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs, Carnegie Museum, Argentina, International American Conference (1st : 1889-1890 : Washington, D.C.), Buchanan, William I. (William Insco), 1852-1909, Quintana, Manuel, 1835-1906, Sa?enz Pen?a, Roque, 1851-1914, Bosch, Ernesto, Sherrill, Charles Hitchcock, 1867-1936--Correspondence
A typescript letter from C.H. Sherrill to Andrew Carnegie concerning a letter he received from Carnegie on March 21, 1911 regarding the request that Carnegie donate a cast of the Diplodocus (Diplodocus Carnegie skeleton, located in Carnegie Museum, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) to Argentina. Sherrill states that he remembers Carnegie being a delegate to the First Pan-American Conference. Mr. Sherrill regrets never having met Mr. Buchanan (William I. Buchanan) and states he was the best minister we ever had to a Latin-American country and was regarded with great affection in Argentina. Sherrill mentions Senior Quintana and remarks that other representatives of the Argentina delegation to that conference have been successful. They include: Dr Saenz Pena, President of Argentina, Mr. Quezada, Cuban Minister to Germany and Dr. Ernesto Bosch, Argentine Minister for Foreign Affairs. Sherrill finally states he is forwarding a copy of Carnegies letter to his Secretary of Legation at Buenos Aires, in order that there may be arranged a formal request for the Diplodocus from Dr. Saenz Pena.
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(Consul General of Austria-Hungary to James Bertram, April 11, 1910)
Nuber, Alexander von--Correspondence, Bertram, James, 1872-1934--Correspondence, Franz Joseph I, Emperor of Austria, 1830-1916, Austro-Hungarian Monarchy. Konsulat (New York, N.Y.), Diplodocus
Typescript letter. Alexander von Nuber, the Consul General of Austria-Hungary in New York, tells Carnegie's secretary James Bertram that the charge? d'affaires, Baron Ambro?zy, wishes to meet Andrew Carnegie on Apr. 14 to deliver a letter from Franz Joseph I thanking Carnegie for the diplodicus model.
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(E. Mayor des Planches to Andrew Carnegie, February 12, 1909)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932, --Correspondence, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models, Aldrovandi Museum, Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy, 1869-1947, Italy--Kings and rulers, Natural history museums--Italy--Bologna, Mayor des Planches, Edmondo, Baron--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from Edmondo Mayor des Planches to Andrew Carnegie acknowledging the receipt of William Holland's letter confirming Carnegie's plan to donate a diplodocus replica to the Aldrovandi Museum in Bologna and accepting the offer on behalf of King Victor Emmanuel. Des Planches notes that he has also wired Carnegie to request a meeting with him on Saturday, February 13th in New York to personally convey the King's thanks.
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(E. Ray Lankester to W.J. Holland, July 1, 1904)
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929--Correspondence, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation, Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919, Great Britain--Kings and rulers, Philanthropists--United States, British Museum. Trustees, British Museum--Employees, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from E. Ray Lankester to William Holland written in answer to Holland's letter of June 10th requesting input on the particulars of the installation of the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction at the British Museum. Lankester addresses the matters of support bases and the placement of the skeleton within the Museum and notes that another museum employee will be in contact with Holland regarding transit and delivery details. The remainder of the letter discusses various installation timetable options based on the availability of King Edward VII, Andrew Carnegie, and museum trustees and employees to attend an installation ceremony.
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