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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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Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Perth--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Endowments--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Perth--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Provost, Magistrate, and Town Council of the City of Perth, Scotland, in appreciation of benefactions to Perth (as well as to Scotland in general), particularly in the area of university education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Ebony and silver gilt casket enclosing freedom of Perth, Scotland, 8th October 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Provost--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Perth--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Endowments--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Perth--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Perth (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Provost, Magistrate, and Town Council of the City of Perth, Scotland, in appreciation of benefactions to Perth (as well as to Scotland in general), particularly in the area of university education. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm.; "CA-248."; Appears in photographic collection: Andrew Carnegie benefactions collection; located in Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Department.
Silver casket containing the freedom of the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, 19th October, 1905
Silver casket containing the freedom of the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, 19th October, 1905
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Montrose Public Library (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--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Montrose (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Montrose (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (front view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, in appreciation for Carnegie's benevolent giving throughout Scotland. It should be noted that Montrose received a public library building from Carnegie, which opened its doors on October 19, 1905. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Silver casket, Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, reverse side
Silver casket, Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Montrose Public Library (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--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Montrose (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Montrose (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Scotland--Montrose--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (reverse view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Royal Borough of Montrose, Scotland, in appreciation of Carnegie's benevolent giving throughout Scotland. It should be noted that Montrose received a public library building from Carnegie, which opened its doors on October 19, 1905. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm