Carnegie Mellon University - Andrew Carnegie Online Archives

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  • Subject = Holland, W. J. (William Jacob), 1848-1932--Correspondence
  • Date = 6/10/1904

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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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(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 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.