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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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(E. Ray Lankester to W.J. Holland, July 1, 1904)
(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.
(William J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, January 31, 1903)
(William J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, January 31, 1903)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Diplodocus, Carnegie Museum, Natural history museums--Collection management--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, British Museum, Canis, Fossil, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
Typescript letter from Carnegie Museum director W.J. Holland to Carnegie, noting receipt of a letter from the director of the British Museum thanking Carnegie for his offer of a reproduction of Diplodocus, and he comments on the technical process of making the molds and the cost of doing so. Similar gifts might be made to other European governments, on condition that they reciprocate with models for the Carnegie Museum. He is also sending Carnegie, under separate cover, a paper on fossil dogs.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, July 14, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, July 14, 1904)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929, Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell), 1861-1904, Museum directors--England--London, Museum curators--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie requesting Carnegie's input on the timetable for the installation of the reproduction of Diplodocus carnegii at the British Museum. Holland encloses his June 10th letter to British Museum Director E. Ray Lankester and Lankester's reply of July 1st to provide Carnegie with background information. The main issue affecting the timetable is the availability of all parties involved to attend an installation ceremony. Another factor, is the recent death of John Hatcher, Curator of Paleontology at the Carnegie Museum. In a postscript, Holland refers to additional enclosures including photographs of the Diplodocus reproduction and a copy of a June 14th letter he sent to Lankester.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, June 10, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, June 10, 1904)
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, British Museum, Diplodocus, Apatosaurus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie reporting on general Carnegie Museum matters, progress in preparing the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction for the British Museum, and plans to erect a brontosaurus skeleton at the Carnegie Museum. Holland notes that, since the Diplodocus reproduction is scheduled to be completed around July 15th, he has written to the British Museum Director to finalize the specifics of transportation and installation.
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, September 7, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to Andrew Carnegie, September 7, 1904)
Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence, Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, Founders Day (Carnegie Institute), Carnegie Institute--Anniversaries, etc., Morley, John, 1838-1923--Travel--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Paleontological excavations--West (U.S.), Woodward, Arthur Smith, 1864-1944, Museum curators--England--London, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to Andrew Carnegie touching on several matters including British statesmen John Morley's plans to attend the annual Founder's Day banquet, a progress report on the completion of the Diplodocus restoration for the British Museum, recent paleontological discoveries in the Western U.S., and an upcoming visit from British Museum Curator of Paleontology A. Smith Woodward.
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, July 14, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, July 14, 1904)
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Hatcher, J. B. (John Bell), 1861-1904, Museum curators--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A signed typescript letter from William Holland to E. Ray Lankester sent in response to Lankester's letter of July 1st. Topics discussed include the untimely death of John Hatcher, Curator of Paleontology at the Carnegie Museum, some details concerning the construction of the skull for the Diplodocus carnegii reproduction, and the timetable for the installation of the reproduction at the British Museum. The letter is accompanied by photos of the reproduction.
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, June 10, 1904)
(W.J. Holland to E. Ray Lankester, June 10, 1904)
Lankester, E. Ray (Edwin Ray), Sir, 1847-1929--Correspondence, Carnegie Museum, British Museum, Diplodocus, Dinosaurs--Models--Design and construction, Dinosaurs--Models--Transportation, Natural history museums--Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh, Museums--England--London, Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
A copy of a typescript letter from William Holland to E. Ray Lankester reporting progress in the ongoing efforts to construct a replica of Diplodocus carnegii as a gift for the British Museum. Noting that the project is scheduled to be completed in mid-July, Holland asks Lankester to provide input concerning the construction of support bases, the placement of the skeleton within the museum, shipping particulars, and an installation timetable. The letter mentions that an outline drawing of the relative location and size of support bases has been sent to Lankester under separate cover.