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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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Box containing address of thanks, for £8000 for a branch library building, from the Council of the City of Liverpool, 5th September, 1906
Box containing address of thanks, for £8000 for a branch library building, from the Council of the City of Liverpool, 5th September, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England). City Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Liverpool--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--England--Liverpool--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Scrolls--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Liverpool (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket containing a scroll. A metal plate on the casket features the letter A superimposed of the letter C. The scrolled document is a resolution by the Council of the City of Liverpool, England, thanking Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £8,000 for the construction of a branch library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved casket made of the oak from the old Cathedral of St. Mary, Limerick, containing the freedom of the Ancient Borough of Limerick, Ireland, 20th October, 1903
Carved casket made of the oak from the old Cathedral of St. Mary, Limerick, containing the freedom of the Ancient Borough of Limerick, Ireland, 20th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., St. Mary's Cathedral (Limerick, Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Limerick (Limerick)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Limerick (Limerick, Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket of the Borough of Limerick, Ireland, presented to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of £7,000 for the construction of a library building. The wood of the casket comes from St. Mary's Cathedral, Limerick. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Carved wood casket, Borough of Bideford, England
Carved wood casket, Borough of Bideford, England
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bideford (England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Bideford (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of a metal hinged wooden casket for a document from the Town Council of Bideford, England, admitting Andrew Carnegie as a "freeman of the Borough of Bideford." Includes wood carvings of buildings, the intertwined initials AC, a ship and other ornamental and decorative carvings. There is a small metal plaque on the wooden lid stating that it was presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Bideford. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved wood casket containing the Freedom of the Borough of Bideford, England and an address of thanks from the Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses, 2nd June, 1909
Carved wood casket containing the Freedom of the Borough of Bideford, England and an address of thanks from the Mayor, Alderman and Burgesses, 2nd June, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bideford (England). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Bideford (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a wooden casket for a document from the Town Council of Bideford, England, admitting Andrew Carnegie as a "freeman of the Borough of Bideford." Includes wood carvings of ships and other ornamental and decorative wood carvings. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved wood casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Kirkwall, Scotland, 9th September, 1909
Carved wood casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Kirkwall, Scotland, 9th September, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkwall (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Kirkwall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Kirkwall--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Kirkwall (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Kirkwall (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Kirkwall, Scotland, in gratitude of a donation for the construction of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Carved wood casket, ornamented with silver medallions, containing the freedom of the City of Cork, Ireland, 21st October, 1903
Carved wood casket, ornamented with silver medallions, containing the freedom of the City of Cork, Ireland, 21st October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland). Council., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Cork--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Cork--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Cork (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a decorative wooden casket for a burgess ticket from the "Council of the County Borough of Cork", Ireland, thanking Andrew Carnegie for his gift of £10,000 towards a "Free Public Library." The casket is decorated with silver medallions that depict parts of a castle, two silver castle towers at the top of the box, a silver plaque honoring Andrew Carnegie from the City of Cork, Ireland, silver hinges and decorative silver ornamentation around the keyhole to the container. A scene with buildings is carved in the wood in the middle of the box and other decorative wood carvings are present on the box. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Carved wooden casket, City of Peterborough, England, reverse side
Carved wooden casket, City of Peterborough, England, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterborough Cathedral--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--England--Peterborough--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Church buildings--England--Peterborough--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Peterborough (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket of Peterborough, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 25 x 34 cm
Carved wooden casket containing 24 packs of playing cards and the freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London, 17th May, 1905
Carved wooden casket containing 24 packs of playing cards and the freedom of the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London, 17th May, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Playing card makers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Playing card industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a carved wooden casket presented to Andrew Carnegie for his benevolent giving in the area of education by the trade guild known as the Mistery of Makers of Playing Cards of the City of London. The casket contains a burgess ticket and twenty-four packs of playing cards. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Carved wooden casket made of wood 800 years old from the Cathedral, containing the freedom of the City of Peterborough, England, 29th May, 1906
Carved wooden casket made of wood 800 years old from the Cathedral, containing the freedom of the City of Peterborough, England, 29th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterborough Cathedral--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterborough Cathedral--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--England--Peterborough--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Church buildings--England--Peterborough--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Church buildings--England--Peterborough--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Peterborough (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Peterborough (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket of Peterborough, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie. The engraving features a likeness of Peterborough Cathedral, from which the wood used to make the casket was taken. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side
Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hope, Thomas, Sir, d. 1646--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse view of an oak casket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of New York. The casket had once been owned by Sir Thomas Hope of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose house later became the site of a public library donated by Andrew Carnegie. The purpose of the casket was to hold a burgess ticket. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket made of ancient oak used in the construction of Glamis Castle, accompanied by the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, 4th October, 1910
Casket made of ancient oak used in the construction of Glamis Castle, accompanied by the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, 4th October, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glamis Castle (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Forfar--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Angus (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket used as a holder of a burgess ticket, presented by the Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, to Andrew Carnegie for the donation of funds for public baths. The wood in the box had been used in the construction of Glamis Castle, located in Angus, Scotland. In the photograph, the lid is closed. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887
Casket made of oak from the house of Sir Thomas Hope, ornamented with silver, burgess ticket sent from New York to Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Scotland-- 8th July, 1887
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hope, Thomas, Sir, d. 1646--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland). Public Library--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Edinburgh--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., New York (N.Y.)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Edinburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of an oak casket given to Andrew Carnegie by the City of New York. The casket had once been owned by Sir Thomas Hope of Edinburgh, Scotland, whose house later became the site of a public library donated by Andrew Carnegie. The purpose of the casket was to hold a burgess ticket. Caption title.; Produced in conjunction with: Casket, Edinburgh, Scotland, reverse side.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket made of oak from the old bridge over the Tweed at Peebles containing the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, 19th October, 1909
Casket made of oak from the old bridge over the Tweed at Peebles containing the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, 19th October, 1909
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Peebles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Bridges, Wooden--Scotland--Peebles--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Peebles (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Tweed River (Scotland and England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket containing a burgess ticket of the Royal Burgh of Peebles, Scotland, presented to Andrew Carnegie in 1909. The wood used in the casket came from the bridge over the Tweed River at Peebles. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket of bog-oak, carved, containing the Freedom of the City of Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Casket of bog-oak, carved, containing the Freedom of the City of Waterford, Ireland, 19th October, 1903
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a decorative oak carved casket containing a burgess ticket admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "into the freedom of the County of the City of Waterford" for his gift of a public library. The casket is carved with decorations and has two carved female figures on the top, one is holding and playing a harp. A decorative plaque commemorating the occasion is in the middle of the casket along with a metal key. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket of bog-oak, City of Waterford, Ireland
Casket of bog-oak, City of Waterford, Ireland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford Public Free Library (Ireland)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Ireland--Waterford--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Waterford (Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of a decorative oak carved casket containing a burgess ticket admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie "into the freedom of the County of the City of Waterford" for his gift of a public library. The casket is carved with decorations and has two carved female figures on the top, one is holding and playing a harp. A decorative plaque commemorating the occasion is in the middle of the casket along with a metal key. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket of oak which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, 4th October, 1894
Casket of oak which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, 4th October, 1894
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Jedburgh, Scotland, in appreciation of his benevolence in the areas of education and free public libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Casket of "silver-bound bog oak, found on the Burgh lands of Hawick, some years ago", containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland), 2nd September, 1902
Casket of "silver-bound bog oak, found on the Burgh lands of Hawick, some years ago", containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hawick, England (i.e. Scotland), 2nd September, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Hawick--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hawick (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Hawick, Scotland, in appreciation of a donation for the construction of a public library building. The casket is open, revealing the document (rolled) and a metal plate on the underside of the lid. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket presented to Mrs. Carnegie at the opening of the free library at Spinningdale, October 15, 1900
Casket presented to Mrs. Carnegie at the opening of the free library at Spinningdale, October 15, 1900
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Family--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Louise--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Creich--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Creich--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Spinningdale (Creich, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Spinningdale (Creich, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket presented to Louise Carnegie by the "Spinningdale Parish of Creich," Scotland in appreciation of her husband's donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket, Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, inside of lid, bearing description
Casket, Royal Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, inside of lid, bearing description
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Glamis Castle (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public baths--Scotland--Forfar--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Forfar (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Angus (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a wooden casket used as a holder of a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Forfar, Scotland, for the donation of funds for public baths. In the photograph, the lid of the casket is open, showing a metal plate with the inscription: Made from ancient oak used in the construction of Glamis Castle and kindly given to the Earl of Strathmore. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, reverse side
Casket which contained the burgess ticket of Jedburgh, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Jedburgh (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of an oak casket (reverse view) for a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Town Council of Jedburgh, Scotland, in appreciation of his benevolence in the areas of education and free public libraries. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm