Carnegie Centennial Exhibition

New York (State). Secretary's Office

Name: New York (State). Secretary's Office (Author)
Format: legal documents
Date: March 21, 1911
Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series I. Administrative Records, 1872-1996. I.A. Secretary's Office Records, 1911-1977. I.A.1. Board Minutes, 1911-1944. Box no. 1

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
Format: legal documents
Date: 1885
Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records
Abstract: Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, Andrew Carnegie came to the United States in 1848 at the age of 12. Andrew, with his parents Margaret and William and his younger brother Tom, settled in Allegheny City, PA, because Margaret Carnegie's sisters had alrea dy been living in the area. This certificate was granted to Andrew Carnegie in New York, upon his presentation of a copy of the 1854 "statement of intention to become a citizen" made by his father William Carnegie to Allegheny County Clerk.

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
Format: legal documents
Date: [1919]
Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VII. Andrew Carnegie. VII.A. CCNY Carnegie Files. Box no. 3A
Abstract: In his will, Carnegie appointed the Home Trust Company (i.e. Robert Franks) is an executor and a trustee. As the residual legatee under his will, the Corporation received an additional $10 million when the estate was settled. Louise Carnegie inherite d most of the real estate, and the responsibility to provide for Margaret: "having years ago made provision for my wife beyond her desires and ample to enable her to provide for our beloved daughter Margaret: and being unable to judge at what provision for our daughter will best promote her happiness, I leave to her mother the duty of providing for her as mother deems best. A mother's love will be the best guide."

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

Name: Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919 (Author)
Format: legal documents
Date: April 22, 1887
Collection Name: Carnegie Corporation of New York Records. Series VI. Other Carnegie Organizations, 1893-1981. VI.A. Home Trust Company. Box no. 8
Abstract: In this prenuptial agreement between Andrew Carnegie and Louise Whitfield, Louise gave up her rights to her husband's estate in return for an annual income of $20,000 (over 3 million dollars in today's money). The bulk of Andrew Carnegie's estate was to be devoted to charitable and educational purposes, with Louise's full approval.

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