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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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Bottom of lead box formed of the Corporation's medal, in lead, contained in silver casket presented by Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London
Bottom of lead box formed of the Corporation's medal, in lead, contained in silver casket presented by Worshipful Company of Plumbers-- London
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Medals--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Worshipful Company of Plumbers (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Science--Study and teaching--Endowments--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Technical education--England--London--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbers--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Plumbing industry--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Trade associations--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Medals--England--London--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., London (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (bottom view) presented to Andrew Carnegie by the Worshipful Company of Plumbers, London, which holds a burgess ticket praising Carnegie for his benefactions, especially those that have enabled poorer members of the community to partake of scientific and technical education. The bottom of the box features the medal of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Burnished silver casket, Borough of Rawtenstall, England, reverse side
Burnished silver casket, Borough of Rawtenstall, England, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--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--Rawtenstall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Rawtenstall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket presented by the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, to Andrew Carnegie as a token of appreciation for the gift of a public library building as well as for Carnegie's general public benevolence. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Burnished silver casket containing the freedom of the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, 1st June, 1907
Burnished silver casket containing the freedom of the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, 1st June, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--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--Rawtenstall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Rawtenstall--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Endowments--England--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Rawtenstall (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket presented by the Borough of Rawtenstall, England, to Andrew Carnegie as a token of appreciation for the gift of a public library building as well as for Carnegie's general public benevolence. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Burnished silver casket presented with the freedom of the Borough of East Ham, England, 30th May, 1906
Burnished silver casket presented with the freedom of the Borough of East Ham, England, 30th May, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., East Ham (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., East Ham (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a silver casket for an "honorary freedom of the Borough of East Ham" given to Andrew Carnegie in gratitude for his funding for two library buildings. The casket contains an engraved presentation on the lid, the letters A and C on opposite sides of the front and a raised building in the center. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket, frosted silver gilt and enamel, Borough of Keighley, England, reverse side
Casket, frosted silver gilt and enamel, Borough of Keighley, England, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Keighley (England)--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--Keighley--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Keighley--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Keighley (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Keighley (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver gilt casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Borough of Keighley, England, for the donation of £10,000 for the construction of a library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket, frosted silver gilt and enamel, containing the freedom of the Borough of Keighley, England, 25th September, 1900
Casket, frosted silver gilt and enamel, containing the freedom of the Borough of Keighley, England, 25th September, 1900
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Keighley (England)--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--Keighley--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Keighley--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Keighley (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Keighley (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver gilt casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Borough of Keighley, England, for the donation of £10,000 for the construction of a library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Casket, Greenock, Scotland
Casket, Greenock, Scotland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Greenock (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--Greenock--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Greenock--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Greenock (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Greenock (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (front view) given to Andrew Carnegie by Greenock, Scotland, presumably to serve as a container for an address thanking Carnegie for the donation of a public library. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Flat silver casket, Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, reverse side
Flat silver casket, Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph showing the reverse side of a silver casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Flat silver casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Flat silver casket containing the freedom of the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland, 17th September, 1907
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Hamilton (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket containing a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie by the Burgh of Hamilton, Scotland. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Frosted silver and enamel casket, Belfast, Ireland
Frosted silver and enamel casket, Belfast, Ireland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Enamel boxes--Pictorial works., Education--Northern Ireland--Belfast--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of an ornamental silver and enamel casket for a burgess ticket from Belfast, Ireland, electing and admitting Andrew Carnegie as an "honorary burgess of the City of Belfast" for his "eminent services in the cause of education." The casket has ornamental decorations, engravings, figures and engraved lettering. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Frosted silver and enamel casket containing the freedom of Belfast, Ireland, 1st June, 1910
Frosted silver and enamel casket containing the freedom of Belfast, Ireland, 1st June, 1910
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Enamel boxes--Pictorial works., Education--Northern Ireland--Belfast--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Belfast (Northern Ireland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of an ornamental silver and enamel casket for a burgess ticket from Belfast, Ireland, electing and admitting Andrew Carnegie as an "honorary burgess of the City of Belfast" for his "eminent services in the cause of education." The casket has ornamental decorations, engravings, figures and the intertwined initials AC. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 35 cm
Frosted silver casket containing the freedom of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England-- 5th June, 1906
Frosted silver casket containing the freedom of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England-- 5th June, 1906
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Sarum (England)--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--Salisbury--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Salisbury--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (front view) containing a burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Frosted silver casket, Salisbury, England, reverse side
Frosted silver casket, Salisbury, England, reverse side
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., New Sarum (England)--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--Salisbury--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--England--Salisbury--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Salisbury (England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of a silver casket (reverse view) containing a burgess ticket of the City of New Sarum, Salisbury, England, presented to Andrew Carnegie in appreciation of his donation of a public library building. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Lid of burnished silver casket, Borough of East Ham, England
Lid of burnished silver casket, Borough of East Ham, England
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., East Ham (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., East Ham (London, England)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the lid of a silver casket for an "honorary freedom of the Borough of East Ham" given to Andrew Carnegie in gratitude for his provision of funds for two library buildings. The casket contains an engraved presentation to Andrew Carnegie on the lid. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Oak and silver casket containing freedom of Royal Borough of Dornoch, June 29, 1899
Oak and silver casket containing freedom of Royal Borough of Dornoch, June 29, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of an oak and silver casket for a burgess ticket from the Magistrates, Town Council and Community of Dornoch, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a burgess freeman and guild member of the "City and Royal Burgh of Dornoch," for his efforts in the "spread of knowledge and literature among the people both in this country and in America." The casket has a silver engraved scene of a building in the middle of the box, silver ornamentation on the side and a silver plaque on the top of the box with engraved writing presenting to Andrew Carnegie his admission as a burgess of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Oak and silver casket containing freedom of Royal Borough of Dornoch, June 29, 1899
Oak and silver casket containing freedom of Royal Borough of Dornoch, June 29, 1899
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland). Magistrates--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Wooden boxes--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dornoch (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of an oak and silver casket for a burgess ticket from the Magistrates, Town Council and Community of Dornoch, Scotland, admitting and receiving Andrew Carnegie as a burgess freeman and guild member of the "City and Royal Burgh of Dornoch," for his efforts in the "spread of knowledge and literature among the people both in this country and in America." The casket has a silver engraved scene of a building in the middle of the box, two engraved crossed flags of the United States and Scotland on the side and a silver plaque with engraved writing presenting to Andrew Carnegie his admission as a burgess of the Royal Burgh of Dornoch. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Repousse silver casket containing the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland, 11th October, 1902
Repousse silver casket containing the freedom of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland, 11th October, 1902
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland). Provost., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland). Magistrates., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland). Councilors., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of an ornamental silver gilt casket for a burgess ticket from the Provost, Magistrates and Councilors of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland, receiving and admitting Andrew Carnegie to the "freedom of an honorary burgess" for his gift of a public library and "his unprecedented benefactions in connection with university education and the institution of public libraries in Scotland". The casket has ornamental decorations, engravings, a scene of a building, the front view of a figure sitting next to a globe of the world that is in a stand. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Repousse silver casket, Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland
Repousse silver casket, Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland). Provost., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland). Magistrates., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland). Councilors., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Library benefactors--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Carnegie libraries--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Education--Scotland--Stirling (Stirling)--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Universities and colleges--Scotland--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Stirling (Stirling, Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of an ornamental silver gilt casket for a burgess ticket from the Provost, Magistrates and Councilors of the Royal Burgh of Stirling, Scotland, receiving and admitting Andrew Carnegie to the "freedom of an honorary burgess" for his gift of a public library and "his unprecedented benefactions in connection with university education and the institution of public libraries in Scotland". The casket has ornamental decorations, engravings, a scene of a hillside with buildings at the top of the hill, the back of a figure sitting next to a globe of the world in a stand. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Silver casket, City of Dundee, Scotland
Silver casket, City of Dundee, Scotland
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (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--Dundee--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Public libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Branch libraries--Scotland--Dundee--Endowments--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Buildings, structures, etc.--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dundee (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the reverse side of a silver casket from the Lord Provost, Magistrates and Councilors of Dundee, Scotland, conferring upon Andrew Carnegie the "freedom of the said City and Royal Burgh of Dundee" in recognition of his gift "in extending the public library of Dundee by the establishment of branch libraries." The silver casket includes numerous decorations, two dragons at the top of the container holding a silver plate decorated with raised silver flowers and a plague with an inscription to Andrew Carnegie. Caption title.; "Reverse side."; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm
Silver casket containing minute of special meeting of the Town Council, burgess ticket retained by Mrs. Carnegie in New York, Dunfermline Scotland, 12th July, 1877
Silver casket containing minute of special meeting of the Town Council, burgess ticket retained by Mrs. Carnegie in New York, Dunfermline Scotland, 12th July, 1877
Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland). Town Council--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Industrialists--Charitable contributions--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Philanthropists--United States--Miscellanea--Pictorial works., Silver boxes--Pictorial works., Ornamental boxes--Pictorial works., Dunfermline (Scotland)--Miscellanea--Pictorial works.
A photograph of the front view of a silver casket for a minute from a special meeting of the Town Council, Dunfermline, Scotland and a burgess ticket given to Andrew Carnegie. The silver casket includes numerous decorations, a raised part in the lid that has a castle turret and two lions on either side and an engraved plaque that reads: "the freedom of the City and Royal Burgh of Dunfermline, presented to Andrew Carnegie 12 July 1877." The casket rests upon a wooden base. Caption title.; On cardboard mount: 26 x 34 cm